Singapore has many attractive qualities, and, correspondingly, accolades under its belt, compelling many people from the region and beyond to go for the perks of being a Singapore citizen.
Singapore secures the 2nd position among the top 25 countries and maintains its leading status as one of the world’s most talent-competitive nations, as per the Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) 2023.
Although the Singapore citizenship status is not for sale, many aspirants attain citizenship by way of an intermediary status – the Permanent Residency (PR). After fulfilling certain conditions, a Singapore permanent resident may then consider whether to apply for Singapore citizenship. There are some factors to consider. What are the benefits, and what are the downsides? Do the benefits outweigh the cons?
To help you make a decision, Rikvin has published a guide called the Pros and Cons of Singapore Citizenship. The concise guide lays down all the basic rights, privileges and obligations of a Singapore citizen.
In gist, the pros and cons are as follows:
Pros of Being a Singapore Citizen
- Ease of travel
- Access to public housing as well as related subsidies
- Social Security savings via the CPF
- Access to employment opportunities without the need for a work visa
- Subsidised education fees
- Access to healthcare at subsidised rates
- Family leave benefits
- Parenthood incentives
Cons of Singapore Citizenship
- No dual citizenship is allowed
- National service
- Limitation to CPF withdrawal
To learn more, please visit our Guide on the Pros and Cons of Singapore Citizenship »
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