Do you have a question about National Service (NS) in Singapore? Discuss it here.
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Stamford American International School
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Pal » Thu, 02 Feb 2017 10:34 pm
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Staying, Living in Singapore
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Stamford American International Singapore offers an holistic education for students from 2 months to 18 years of age, being the first and only school...
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Stamford American International School seems like an excellent choice for expat families in Singapore. I like that it offers multiple internationally...
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Wed, 07 Jan 2009 3:28 pm
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Advice Needed: NS liability for new PR
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Lukus95 » Sat, 13 Feb 2016 4:35 pm
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My wife and I recently had our PR application approved (in principle). My wife is the main applicant and upon reading the approval letter I realised...
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But from what you outline it suggests that I'd have paid in enough to have accrued some form of US entitlement.
That's good to hear! And your spouse...
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Tue, 16 Feb 2016 4:29 pm
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SGn born Kiwi, faces jail re: 'NS avoidance'
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JR8 » Sun, 24 Jan 2016 9:11 pm
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'Singapore-born New Zealand teenager faces fine, jail as he seeks to avoid national service call-up'
I won't quote the article (copyright etc) but...
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In all probability, the older son was already past the age of 13 when they realized that they had not requested for a deferment in a timely matter...
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Tue, 02 Feb 2016 12:52 pm
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Seeking Advice - 21 yr old NS Defaulter Visiting Singapore
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TravellingTraveller » Wed, 20 Jan 2016 7:55 am
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Hi guys,
I've scoured the internet trying to find an answer but I have been unable to find one and I figured that you guys here might be able to...
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And it won't be too long before you may well be able to be picked up while in the transit lounge here if they start pre viewing the passenger lists...
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Tue, 26 Jan 2016 8:49 am
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NS Defaulter 40+ yr old
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OneGoodSon » Mon, 14 Jan 2013 9:57 am
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Hello all,
I'm one of these NS defaulters. Left at the age of 17 for the US. Now I'm 45 years old.
My questions are:
1) Can I renounce my Singapore...
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I reckon one of two things. He's still in the US or he's in Changi.
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Thu, 21 Jan 2016 2:05 pm
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Living Overseas and National Service
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zikri99 » Wed, 06 Jan 2016 7:05 pm
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I am currently living in middle east with my family. We left SG 3 years ago when my 3 boys were 13, 10 and 6 years old. My oldest boys will be 16.5...
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No matter when/if he gets his Aus citizenship, his is liable to do NS. By Singapore law, he cannot renounce his Singapore Citizenship before he has...
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Wed, 06 Jan 2016 9:23 pm
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Is National Service required for Canadian citizen on Singaporean PR
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konax » Mon, 20 Jul 2015 7:46 am
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Hi experts,
We parents are Indian citizens with Canadian PR. Our daughter and son (infant) are Canadian citizens by birth.
We are relocating to...
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This is a bit harsh, but with further searching of this board on your part you will understand why.....
If your son get PR, yes he will be obligated...
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Wed, 29 Jul 2015 7:54 pm
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Mon, 08 Jun 2015 1:19 pm
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Citizenship For National Service?
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XPatInTraining » Mon, 30 Mar 2015 1:45 am
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Does Singapore have a program similar to the one in the US where they will give citizenship in exchange for military service? I would have no problem...
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Does Singapore have a program similar to the one in the US where they will give citizenship in exchange for military service? I would have no problem...
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Mon, 30 Mar 2015 7:00 am
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PRs who fail to serve NS face serious consequences
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taxico » Wed, 06 Aug 2014 12:50 pm
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Posted: 05 Aug 2014, 1830 hours (GMT +8)
Written Reply by Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen to Parliamentary Question on Former Permanent Residents...
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I would do NS if I was a PR for the following reasons
1. no work for 2 years -
2. liberation from the corporate world
3. A chance to improve...
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Wed, 06 Aug 2014 10:51 pm
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Citizen economic application national service
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cchow81 » Mon, 17 Feb 2014 1:54 pm
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Sorry if this is too rudimentary: but if a single Male PR age 30+ (working professional) recieve approval of citizenship application on eocnomic...
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that's exactly the answer I was looking for, Thanks, my friend.
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Mon, 17 Feb 2014 3:30 pm
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Seek advice: "may be liable for full time National Service"
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silas85 » Sat, 30 Nov 2013 11:15 pm
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Hello guys
Need advice on above subject matter.
My wife and I applied for Singapore PR together, with her being the main applicant.
A few days...
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As far as I'm aware your husband will be a 1st generation PR so won't be liable for NS
Curious. Do you reckon a family who applies together as a...
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Tue, 03 Dec 2013 10:50 am
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National Service Pros and Cons
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MSG USA (RET) 2000 » Fri, 29 Mar 2013 2:06 am
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I have a friend who is a US Citizen by birth and a Singapore Citizen through his Singaporean mother. He has a National Service (NS) obligation to...
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A couple of other things to consider, that are slightly less direct in nature:
- He has a career in a multi-national company, they offer him a...
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Fri, 29 Mar 2013 6:42 pm
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NS
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JJboy » Wed, 20 Feb 2013 8:54 pm
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I am a West Malaysian married to a Singaporean. I was a Singapore PR from 1988 to 2008. All our children are born in Singapore and are born...
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excellent! thanks!!!
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Last post by taxico
Sat, 02 Mar 2013 5:22 pm
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PR and National Service
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Lee54 » Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:54 am
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I currently am in Singapore on an EP with my wife and dependants here on DPs.
Trying to understand Singapore PR requirements in particular National...
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I currently am in Singapore on an EP with my wife and dependants here on DPs.
Trying to understand Singapore PR requirements in particular National...
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Fri, 02 Nov 2012 1:17 am
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So...This NS Thing....
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Zhu » Fri, 24 Feb 2012 5:52 am
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I'm a Singapore born Canadian citizen that left Singapore at the age of eight. I completed my education in Canada, renounced my Singapore citizenship...
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Actually, I think that for those who have leave at a very young age (e.g., before the age of 11) I don't think there will be any impact at all if all...
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Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:12 am
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NS Defaulters - This is what's in store for you.
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sundaymorningstaple » Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:31 am
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Defence Minister Ng on NS defaulters
SINGAPORE : Over the past three years, five National Service (NS) defaulters have been sentenced to jail by...
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Sounds fair enough to me. Rules is rules, and provided they are applied consistently and fairly, they should be accepted by all concerned IMO.
But...
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Last post by teck21
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 9:54 am
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NS liability for PR
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bb1314 » Wed, 09 Jan 2008 8:49 pm
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I'm a PR for almost 5 years, just got married with my husband who is holding working permit. (with approval from MOM)
I'm intending to sponsor my...
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If you are under 30 and got your PR using the family ties method and not the PTS scheme, then there is a good possibility of being called up. Over...
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Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:19 am
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Procedure for Deferment from NS - I've checked!
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Petales Soufflez! » Thu, 24 Jul 2008 3:57 pm
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I contacted CMPB recently as I have an almost 12-year old boy who has dual citizenship, but who has never held a Singapore NRIC, passport or attended...
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Thank you both sunday and madscientist. That has clarified things for me perfectly! :D
I will follow kraikk's instructions then. Assuming of course...
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Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:41 pm
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National Service for CHild who lives in America
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DormantCoke » Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:01 pm
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Ok so something about me. I was born in singapore and have lived there for 10 years. When I was 10, I moved to the USA. I have a permanent resident...
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Interesting question re: where to live. You might have to impinge on your relatives. I'll ask my son when I get home tonight if it's possible to stay...
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Wed, 05 Oct 2011 1:45 pm
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NS and birth location
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Expat9000 » Fri, 05 Aug 2011 9:50 am
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I've been looking around and can't seem to find a definitive answer to this:
My wife is Singaporean, I am not. We do not live in Singapore (although...
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Go to the search function below the Profile link at the upper right side of this page. Type in Singaporean +NS in the first field, tick use all the...
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Sun, 07 Aug 2011 12:03 pm
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