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Renunciation of Singapore Permanent Residency

Information on renouncing Singapore Permanent Residency while overseas.

Last updated 6 November 2025

A PR who has lost his/her PR status by remaining outside of Singapore without a valid Re-Entry Permit (REP), is not required* to apply for renunciation of PR.

*You may submit a request if you require a verification letter to prove that you are no longer a Singapore PR.

Please note that the Government reserves the right to reject or withhold the renunciation application of Singapore PR who has unresolved matters with government agencies or has outstanding National Service (NS) obligations.

A Permanent Resident (PR) of Singapore may choose to renounce his/her PR status if he/she intends to relocate or leave Singapore permanently.

For application and latest information, please refer to the ICA’s website.