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by Mad Scientist
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:52 pm
Forum: Strictly Speaking
Topic: Advice needed in case of future choice to renounce SG citizenship
Replies: 7
Views: 24088

Re: Advice needed in case of future choice to renounce SG citizenship

See reply in blue According to a phonecall to CMPB general inquiry line, what we understand is that: - once he turns 13, CMPB will send him a letter telling him to set up an account at the portal. Send a letter before that on your intention to renounce so that they have a record of the comms - We t...
by Mad Scientist
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:39 pm
Forum: National Service
Topic: NS deferment process for SC never resided
Replies: 9
Views: 25610

Re: NS deferment process for SC never resided

I've looked over most of the posts and would like to offer another unique scenario that I haven't seen. It's near impossible to get clear guidance from any official source. Son was born in the US. Wife is USC and I am Singaporean. Grandparents very much wanted grandkids to be Singaporean citizen so...
by Mad Scientist
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:18 pm
Forum: National Service
Topic: How much impact in work and study for NS defaulter?
Replies: 7
Views: 14861

Re: How much impact in work and study for NS defaulter?

Sure, that would depend when I would have the opportunity to do so. Mindef might do a press release on me anyways. Take care. I will keep you updated. Fine you will get. I am sure of it. Jail time depends on your age and how long you have scoot off. Here is the kicker, if they decided that you will...
by Mad Scientist
Tue, 11 Feb 2025 4:29 pm
Forum: National Service
Topic: Institution offer for Deferment
Replies: 2
Views: 14496

Re: Institution offer for Deferment

Hi All, My son has shown interest in doing a diploma overseas at the age of 17. Wondering if NS will accept the institution's conditional offer letter. As the institute wants my son to finish pre-requisite courses before allowing him to register for courses. Please share your experience. Thank you ...
by Mad Scientist
Tue, 11 Feb 2025 4:15 pm
Forum: PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
Topic: Bankers Guarantee for Exit Permit
Replies: 23
Views: 24747

Re: Bankers Guarantee for Exit Permit

Hi there my son 15 , I tried to renew the same and the OneNs portal requires a bond application. Does this mean we have to fly him back to "Reset" to apply the 2 years from Singapore physically? If go with BG is there any way to reduce the 50% income bond requirements? The income taxes where I'm at...
by Mad Scientist
Tue, 23 Jan 2024 1:00 pm
Forum: PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
Topic: Bankers Guarantee for Exit Permit
Replies: 23
Views: 24747

Re: Bankers Guarantee for Exit Permit

Martin Read all my post and you will pretty much gets the whole picture When he turns 13, apply for EXIT PERMIT ; One Year and 364 days When he turns 15 , do the same. No BG required When he turns 16 1/2, medical check blah blah , you will get a year EP follow by 3 months or 6 months as he comes clo...
by Mad Scientist
Sun, 21 Jan 2024 1:36 pm
Forum: PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
Topic: Bankers Guarantee for Exit Permit
Replies: 23
Views: 24747

Re: Bankers Guarantee for Exit Permit

OP Please reply for the benefit of others in your situation Why did you have to pose a BG on your son EP ? Did you register your son EP for more than 2 years ? Did you register after the age of 13 and above ? On the EP what did you state as reason of staying out of Singapore What did it mentioned on...
by Mad Scientist
Sun, 21 Jan 2024 1:32 pm
Forum: Strictly Speaking
Topic: Renouncing Citizenship with NS Issue
Replies: 29
Views: 52147

Re: Renouncing Citizenship with NS Issue

Envoy
I am intrigued by this. Can you let us know when CMPB decided on this form of penalty?
by Mad Scientist
Sun, 14 Jan 2024 5:40 am
Forum: Strictly Speaking
Topic: Renouncing Citizenship with NS Issue
Replies: 29
Views: 52147

Re: Renouncing Citizenship with NS Issue

Therein the Third Nationality with Deed Poll comes to play
by Mad Scientist
Sat, 13 Jan 2024 2:50 pm
Forum: Strictly Speaking
Topic: Renouncing Citizenship with NS Issue
Replies: 29
Views: 52147

Re: Renouncing Citizenship with NS Issue

Read You have to attend the interview in person. Only when you are there, once the office has taken your statement and you surrendering your passport, you will be either release pending sentencing from the court or locked up prior sentencing depending on your flight risk Having a lawyer helps but i...
by Mad Scientist
Sat, 13 Jan 2024 2:48 pm
Forum: Strictly Speaking
Topic: Renouncing Citizenship with NS Issue
Replies: 29
Views: 52147

Re: Renouncing Citizenship with NS Issue

Read You have to attend the interview in person. Only when you are there, once the office has taken your statement and you surrendering your passport, you will be either release pending sentencing from the court or locked up prior sentencing depending on your flight risk Having a lawyer helps but it...
by Mad Scientist
Thu, 11 Jan 2024 6:52 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Vision of Dying in 2024
Replies: 22
Views: 9822

Re: Vision of Dying in 2024

There is saying among us
If it is not your time to die, tt is not your time to die
If it is your time to die, it will not wait another second

There were many times in my life, I should be dead several times over
For reasons unknown, I am still breathing
by Mad Scientist
Thu, 11 Jan 2024 6:46 am
Forum: Strictly Speaking
Topic: Renouncing Citizenship with NS Issue
Replies: 29
Views: 52147

Re: Renouncing Citizenship with NS Issue

W88 I have to be careful on what I am writing as these are not set in stone I have not replied to all PM and questions for quite sometime now. I hated it as these PM always wants special favors etc... You never know who you are dealing with So happened , I just came back from a year in Africa and wa...
by Mad Scientist
Wed, 10 Jan 2024 6:53 am
Forum: Strictly Speaking
Topic: Renouncing Citizenship with NS Issue
Replies: 29
Views: 52147

Re: Renouncing Citizenship with NS Issue

OP What you are going to do is commendable . Good on you !! Thread carefully when dealing with the Gahmen. It can go south very quickly I really meant what I said. This goes to all comms. Like SMS said "they have very long memory and vindictive" For me, do not rock the boat, if you can prevent it We...

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