Monday 7 December 2015

Steps to Renounce Indonesian Citizenship in Singapore

At this point, I believe you have received the Approval Letter from ICA. CONGRATULATIONS!


Things to take note before going down to Indonesia Embassy:
  1. Make declaration to renounce Indonesian citizenship by Notary Public
    Bring the following documents:
    - ICA Approval Letter
    - Passport
    - SBKRI (Indonesian Citizenship Certificate) if any
    - Birth Certificate
    - Family Household Card (Kartu Keluarga)
    - KTP
    - Re-Entry Permit (Form 7)
    - Copy of Spouse's  Sg IC/Passport
    - Copy of Marriage Cert

    Do let them know if you don't have any of the documents with you. As for my case, I don't have SBKRI because I was born as Indonesian, not like my parents who have SBKRI because they were then WNA before converting to WNI.

    The Notary Public I used is
    Tan, Lee & Choo Advocates & Solicitors
    1 Park Road #04-04
    People's Park Complex
    Singapore 059108

    Tel: 65356077

    The cost is $176.75 (all inclusive gst etc) based on 04/12/2015. It is advisable to make appointment, to avoid disappointment. I was lucky that day, as I walked-in to do the declaration letter. I was served by Donna, very kind and friendly lady. You may look for her for your paper work.
    NOTE: It is open on Saturday too!! So, you can save your leave to do this. :D

    While sorting the documents, I was given a renunciation form to fill up my particulars etc. Please don't write the date or sign it , as you need to sign on the Materai (stamp duty).

    They offer to do Deed Poll (name change), just in case you wish to add you Chinese Name :)
    The fee will be $150 (all inclusive gst etc).
  2. The Declaration must be legalized by Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) located at 1 Supreme Court Lane, Singapore 178879 Tel: 63324388 Fax: 63344940

    Donna helped me to legalize the declaration on my behalf. Thank God, I don't have to run here to do the legalizing hehehe
  3. Submit the Declaration Letter with all your documents to Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) for endorsement.

    Address: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Tanglin, Singapore 248163
    Office Hours: Mon-Fri (9am -12.30pm, 2.30 - 4.30 pm) Sat (9am - 12.30pm)

  4. Submit all your documents with endorsed Declaration letter to Consular Section at Indonesian Embassy in Singapore, and attach the following documents:
    - Original Declaration of Renunciation of Indonesian Citizenship from Notary Public
    - Approval Letter from ICA (Photocopy)
    - Original Birth Cert
    - Original Passport
    - Original SKBRI if any
    - Original KTP
    - Original or Photocopy of Kartu Keluarga
    - Copy of Spouse's Singapore IC (Photocopy)
    - Marriage Cert (Photocopy)
    - Singapore IC for applicant (Photocopy)
  5. The embassy will process the documents within 5 working days. The cost of legalization is $32. Submission time: Mon-Fri (9am-12pm)
Once you have received Indonesia Renunciation letter, you can proceed to take the Oath of renunciation, at the same time you can apply for Singapore IC and Passport.

Registration Operating Hours: 8am -3.45pm.


Welcome On Board Fellow New Citizens :)