Renunciation of Singapore permanent residency – Singapore in Australia

Singapore permanent residents who are leaving Singapore for good can give up their PR status. Sponsored dependants must renounce together with the main applicant.

Where to apply in Australia

Online application; the blue identity card is returned by registered mail to the High Commission in Canberra for people living in Australia.

Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Singapore.

How to apply

Complete the online form at form.gov.sg (about 20 minutes; incomplete applications are not processed) | upload Annex A request letter, Annex B MINDEF form if applicable, and supporting documents | post the Singapore blue IC to the High Commission with a cover letter within 14 days | receive the renunciation letter by email

Documents you need

Annex A letter of request
Annex B MINDEF acknowledgement (NS-liable males)
Passport biodata and signature pages
Proof of name change, loss report, clearance letters, divorce/custody papers or death certificate where relevant
Notarised translations of non-English documents
Return of blue IC (or statutory declaration/police report if lost)

Fees and processing time

The official pages do not publish a fee for this service. Ask the office before you apply.

Processing time: Up to 4 weeks from receipt, longer if documents are incomplete.

Good to know

No fee stated. Page dated 6 Nov 2025 (footer 19 Oct 2026).

Official sources

Check before you apply

This page summarises information published by Singapore's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.

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Singapore: Renunciation of Singapore permanent residency in Australia