CPF Withdrawal: 2 Ways

That particular forum is not what your watchdog says it is. Try viewing that thread I recommended and you’ll know. If indeed it’s not what you want and the info is rubbish, then just close your browser.

I’m just trying to help.

The following is an excerpt from the thread, which has lots more good info in my opinion (nothing of the sort your watchdog says):

“NS Obligations

Those with boy migrating and who leave these shores before their boys reach the age 11 yrs (the boys) are not obliged to do NS but have to follow the necessary procedures to get exemption. Passports expire at the age of 11 and that should be an indicator.

Once you have left, do not renew the password, apply for NRIC etc as one is deemed to (have) enjoyed the privileges of citizenship and NS become mandatory.

At age 13, apply to CMPB for exit visa stating that your family has migrated and the kids (are) enrolled in a school in the new country. No bond is required. CMPB uses an outsourced agency to handle call centre matters and they have no clue about migrant cases. Go directly to CMPB.

At age 16.5, you need to register for NS (an interesting term as you are actually seeking deferment). You can do it by post to CMPB again citing that you have migrated, acquired new citizenship and the kids (are) schooling. You will be given deferment until the age of 21 where the kid must decide if they want to hold on (to) their Singapore citizensip. If they do, (then) NS must be served. If not, exemption (is) for ever.

All Singaporeans, male and female cannot renounce their citizenship until age 21, and if they have acquired new citizenship, they will be dual citizens….”

AND LOTS MORE there. Judge for yourself. I’m not impressed with your watchdog.

More excellent info from that “undesirable” site:

“Dual Citizenship

With many countries moving towards retaining talent, previous restrictions on holding more than one citizenship by a number of governments around the world has been set aside.

Australia which prior to April 2002, had it in law where Dual Citizenship was explicitly prohibited now allows it and they have gone one step further by allowing ex-citizens to re-apply their citizenship which they previously renounced.

There is no law in Singapore that prohibits dual citizenship. The law however provides the govt to take it away from you for reasons best known to them. No one has been prosecuted for having dual citizenship. Since there is no law prohibiting it, there is no law allowing for punishment…”

Hi Boy

It would seem that I owe you an apology. I am sorry that there seems to be a misunderstanding within the watchdog that we use regarding the site. I am very grateful that you have taken the initiative to set out the excerpts. I have had a rather nasty experience with porn being inadvertently found while searching for seemingly innocent material. Consequently, we have everything filtered at the highest level.

This information seems rather helpful although it’s always a potential concern when dealing with citizenship type issues in Singapore. We are unable to get clear indications sometimes and am just a tad nervous about the whole proceedings from the time of our application to renounce our citizenship. We have little contact with Singapore and don’ know what red tape measures are in place.

Appreciate your efforts and the advice. Thanks.

Hi BH, no worries. As I said, I’m just trying to help. Hope you find my info useful.