Singapore legislation

Section 128

of Constitution of the Republic of Singapore

Section 128

Renunciation of citizenship

(1)

Any citizen of Singapore of or over the age of 21 years and of sound mind who is also or is about to become a citizen of another country may renounce his citizenship of Singapore by declaration registered by the Government, and shall upon such registration cease to be a citizen of Singapore.

(2)

The Government may withhold the registration of a declaration under this Article —

(a)

if the declaration is made during any war in which Singapore is engaged; or

(b)

if the declaration is made by a person subject to the Enlistment Act 1970 unless he has —

(i)

discharged his liability for full‑time service under section 12 of that Act;

(ii)

rendered at least 3 years of operationally ready national service under section 13 of that Act in lieu of such full‑time service; or

(iii)

complied with such conditions as may be determined by the Government.

(3)

This Article applies to a woman under the age of 21 years who has been married as it applies to a person of or over that age.

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