Singapore legislation

Article 128

of Constitution of the Republic of Singapore

Article 128

Renunciation of citizenship

Quoted provision

Clause 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.

Quoted provision

Clause 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.

Quoted provision

Clause 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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