Singapore legislation

Section 6A

of Immigration Act 1959

Section 6A

Non-citizens born in Singapore

(1)

A child who —

(a)

is born in Singapore on or after 15 January 2005; and

(b)

is not a citizen of Singapore at the time of his or her birth,is deemed to be issued with a special pass authorising him or her to remain in Singapore.

(2)

A special pass mentioned in subsection (1) is valid for 42 days from the date of the birth of the child and may be extended for such period as the Controller thinks fit.

(3)

An application to renew a special pass referred to in subsection (1) —

(a)

must be made —

(i)

in the case of a legitimate child, by the father or mother; or

(ii)

in the case of an illegitimate child, by the mother; and

(b)

must be in such form as the Controller may determine.

(4)

Upon an application made under subsection (3), the Controller may extend the special pass or issue the child with such permit or other pass as the Controller thinks fit.

(5)

The father or mother in the case of a legitimate child, or the mother in the case of an illegitimate child, must ensure that the child mentioned in subsection (1) does not remain in Singapore after the expiry of the special pass or, where a permit or pass has been issued to the child under subsection (4), the expiry of the permit or pass, as the case may be.

(6)

Any person who contravenes subsection (5) shall be guilty of an offence.

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