13A. Translated particulars

Where the Controller endorses a condition on any Singapore passport or Singapore temporary travel document that allows all or any of the particulars of the holder of the Singapore passport or Singapore temporary travel document to be translated into a specific language by a translator or an interpreter of the holder’s choice and in the form provided by the Controller, the translator or interpreter who so translates the particulars truly and accurately must be regarded as being authorised to make the alterations to the Singapore passport or Singapore temporary travel document, as the case may be.

Any reference in paragraph (1) to a translator or an interpreter is a reference to an individual who —

provides translation or interpretation services in the course of business or employment; and

is accredited to, or a member of, a professional translators’ or interpreters’ association or business, whether within or outside Singapore.

Where the Controller endorses a condition on any Singapore passport or Singapore temporary travel document that allows all or any of the particulars of the holder of the Singapore passport or Singapore temporary travel document to be translated into a specific language by a translator or an interpreter of the holder’s choice and in the form provided by the Controller, the translator or interpreter who so translates the particulars truly and accurately must be regarded as being authorised to make the alterations to the Singapore passport or Singapore temporary travel document, as the case may be.

Any reference in paragraph (1) to a translator or an interpreter is a reference to an individual who —

provides translation or interpretation services in the course of business or employment; and

is accredited to, or a member of, a professional translators’ or interpreters’ association or business, whether within or outside Singapore.