Citizenship and PR: what moving changes

No dual citizenship for adult Singaporeans, renunciation, re-entry permits for PRs, voting and the embassy in Berlin.

No dual citizenship for adults

ICA states that the Singapore government does not allow its adult citizens to hold dual citizenship (ICA: renunciation).
Germany has allowed multiple citizenship since 27 June 2024, but that does not change Singapore law. If you naturalise in Germany (after 5 years), you must expect to lose or have to give up Singapore citizenship. The exact rules on deprivation (Constitution, Art. 134) could not be fetched; we did not verify them.
Renunciation requires age 21+, sound mind and having acquired another citizenship. It can be refused while NS obligations are outstanding; men need a MINDEF advisory note. Legal basis: Art. 128 of the Constitution (Art. 134 covers deprivation). ICA: fee S$35; processing within 3 months of receiving all documents, longer if a cooling-off period applies.
Consequences for CPF and MediShield Life: Taxes and CPF.

To return to Singapore as a PR after living abroad you need a valid Re-Entry Permit (REP); a 5-year REP costs S$50 (ICA: REP). Leaving without a valid REP can cost your PR status; check the ICA page before you go.
Male PRs: NS exit permit rules apply too, see National Service.
For German visas your own nationality counts, not your Singapore PR.

Embassy of Singapore in Berlin: berlin.mfa.gov.sg, passports via the online application system; register in the eRegister. Current passport fee in euros not checked.
Voting: by post as an overseas elector (ELD).

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