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Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore in Ho Chi Minh City

Renunciation of Singapore Permanent Residence

Guidelines for renouncing Singapore Permanent Residence, including required documents and process.

Last updated 6 November 2025

If you wish to renounce your Singapore Permanent Residence, please bring the following original documents to us in person:-

  1. Singapore Blue NRIC;

  2. Old & Current Passport;

  3. Entry Permit/Re-Entry Permit;

  4. Employment Pass(es)/Work Permit;

  5. Dependent Pass(es);

  6. Certificate of Identity (if applicable);

  7. A letter addressed to the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), indicating your wish to renounce your Permanent Residency status. Please also provide your daytime contact details and address; and

  8. Any other relevant documents issued to you by the Singapore Government agencies such as ICA, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Manpower, etc.

You will be informed by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority once your Permanent Residency has been successfully renounced. No fee will be charged for the renunciation of PR.