Singapore Citizenship Ceremony, Certificate & First Passport Guide 2026

Complete guide to the Singapore Citizenship Ceremony, Oath of Allegiance, receiving Pink NRIC, Citizenship Certificate, & first 10-year passport collection.

Statutory Overview & Passport Framework

The final stage of becoming a naturalized Singapore Citizen involves taking the Oath of Renunciation, Allegiance and Loyalty (ORAL) under Article 129 of the Constitution of the Republic of Singapore. New citizens attend an official National Citizenship Ceremony organized by ICA and People's Association (PA), where they receive their physical Singapore Citizenship Certificate and iconic Pink NRIC identity card. Immediately following the ceremony, new citizens are eligible to apply for their first 10-year Singapore biometric passport online via MyICA, marking full legal transition and entitlement to world-class global mobility.

Key Passport Rules & Statutory Criteria

Oath of Renunciation, Allegiance & Loyalty (ORAL)Oath of Allegiance

Solemn constitutional pledge to renounce foreign allegiances and swear loyalty to Singapore.

Official National Citizenship Ceremony PresentationCitizenship Ceremony

Graced by Members of Parliament; new citizens receive Pink NRIC and Certificate.

Issuance of Pink NRIC (Citizen Identity Card)Pink NRIC Issued

Replaces Blue Foreigner/PR NRIC with official Pink Citizen NRIC identity card.

Immediate First 10-Year Passport Online ApplicationFirst Passport

Newly naturalized citizens apply online via MyICA for their first #1 ranked 10-year passport.

Qualification Rules & Travel Compliance

Must have completed all In-Principle Approval (IPA) conditions including foreign citizenship renunciation (if applicable).

Must take the Oath of Allegiance in person at ICA Building or designated Community Club.

Must surrender former foreign passport and PR Re-Entry Permit upon completing citizenship formalities.

First passport application (S$70 fee) requires uploading a compliant passport photo on MyICA.

ICA Application & Verification Checklist

Constitution of Singapore Article 129 Oath & Citizenship Provisions

ICA Citizenship Formalities Approval Letter (IPA / Final Approval)

Renunciation Clearance Letter from Foreign Embassy (If applicable)

Singapore Citizenship Certificate & New Pink NRIC Identity Card

Step-by-Step ICA MyICA Application & Collection Workflow

Complete Foreign Citizenship Renunciation & ICA Formalities

Surrender foreign passport at embassy and complete final registration at ICA Building.

Take Oath of Renunciation, Allegiance and Loyalty (ORAL)

Recite constitutional pledge of loyalty to Singapore before ICA Commissioner.

Attend National Citizenship Ceremony & Receive Pink NRIC

Receive official Citizenship Certificate and Pink NRIC card at PA ceremony.

Apply for First Singapore Passport Online via MyICA

Log into MyICA using new Citizen Singpass profile; submit passport application (S$70 fee).

Collect First 10-Year Singapore Biometric Passport

Collect new #1 ranked biometric passport at SingPost or ICA Building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

At the ceremony, new citizens take the Oath of Renunciation, Allegiance and Loyalty, receive their Singapore Citizenship Certificate and Pink NRIC card, and celebrate their integration with community leaders.

You can apply for your first Singapore passport online via MyICA immediately after completing your citizenship registration formalities at ICA.

A Blue NRIC is issued to Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs), while a Pink NRIC is issued exclusively to full Singapore Citizens.

Yes. Naturalized Singapore citizens aged 16 and above receive a standard 10-year biometric Singapore passport upon application.

Citizenship ceremonies are organized by the People's Association and are typically held within 3 to 6 months after completing citizenship registration.

No. Once you renounce your foreign citizenship and become a Singapore Citizen, you must wait until your Singapore passport is issued before travelling abroad.