Most of the stateless Singapore permanent resident usually travels to abroad countries. There are many SPR who face trouble while traveling abroad countries.

Now finally there is good news for the Singapore permanent resident (SPR) who are stateless is that that they can apply for a certificate of Identity (COI) and enjoy hassle-free travel to abroad country. Continue reading the article, to get complete details about the Certificate of Identity (COI).

If you are willing to stay outside Singapore for a longer period or planning to go for the abroad trip and at the same time do not want to revoke Singapore permanent resident status. Then before leaving Singapore it’s recommended to apply for ICA Right of Entry (ROE) Endorsement.

Certificate of Identity (COI)

A certificate of identity is a type of travel document specially designed for stateless Singapore permanent residents (PRs) to make their travel to abroad countries easier.

Eligibility

Only those Singapore permanent residents (PRs) who are stateless get eligible to apply for the certificate of identity (COI).

Documents Required

You must have the list of following documents while applying for a certificate of identity:

• You must submit the duly complete application forms, i.e. Form 6E and Form 6, to apply for the certificate of identity (COI).
• Recent photo-sized colored photographs (minimum 2). For more information regarding photographs, check the latest photograph guidelines on ICA website.
• You will also require submitting the blue identity card or SAF 11B/Home Team National Service Identity Card (full-time personnel)
• You must submit the most recent certificate of identity if any.

Apart from this, ICA might also ask to submit some additional documents or information, which increases the chances of your application getting approved.

Procedure

In order to apply for the certificate of identity for stateless Singapore permanent resident, you will require scheduling an appointment via e-Appointment and then submitting an application by visiting in-person at:

Permanent Resident Services Centre

ICA Building

10 Kallang Road, Level 5 (next to Lavender MRT station)

Singapore 208718

If you are not currently present in Singapore while applying for a certificate of identity, then in such a situation, you have an option to submit your certificate of identity application through:

• Singapore overseas mission
• The local representative in Singapore

Fees

The processing fee to apply for the five-year certificate of identity is S$125. You have multiple options to pay the application fees i.e.

• NETS,
• Visa or Mastercard credit/debit card, or
• Pay through mobile, e.g. Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Pay

The above-given payment methods are very friendly and most common which means no applicant will face any trouble while paying the fees.

In case your Certificate of identity (COI) is misplaced or damaged, then apart from COI processing fees, you will also require to paying the below given non-refundable fee:

• S$50 if you requesting a replacement for the first time
• S$100 if you are applying for second and further replacements.

Processing Time

Generally, it takes up to one day to process the certificate of identity (COI) application, excluding the day of submission. Also, there are some of the application which might take longer time to get processed.

In some cases, you will get an update regarding your application during the submission day.

Collection of Certificate of Identity

The office where you submitted your application for a certificate of identity will inform you regarding the update. However, all those successful applicants whose application is processed needs to visit Permanent Resident Services Centre, ICA Building in Singapore, to collect the Certificate of Identity.

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