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1.
Can I use the passport up to its expire date?
Most countries impose a minimum entry requirements of 6-month passport validity from the date of entry. It is thus not advisable to travel on a passport right up to its expiry date. Singaporeans who do not have immediate travel plans may renew the passport at a later date.
2.
What is the validity of a Singapore Passport?
Singapore passports issued before 1 April 2005 are valid for 10 years from the date of issue. Singapore passports issued from 1 April 2005 are valid for 5 years from the date of issue.
If you are renewing your passport which has a remaining validity of 9 months or less, the remaining validity will be carried over to your new passport. In such a case, your new passport will have a validity period of 5 years, plus the remaining validity of your old passport. However, if you are renewing a passport with a remaining validity of more than 9 months, your new passport will have a validity period of 5 years and 9 months.
3.
What is the validity of a Singapore Passport?
Singapore passports issued before 1 April 2005 are valid for 10 years from the date of issue. Singapore passports issued from 1 April 2005 are valid for 5 years from the date of issue.
If you are renewing your passport which has a remaining validity of 9 months or less, the remaining validity will be carried over to your new passport. In such a case, your new passport will have a validity period of 5 years, plus the remaining validity of your old passport. However, if you are renewing a passport with a remaining validity of more than 9 months, your new passport will have a validity period of 5 years and 9 months.
4.
With the introduction of the new format passport, can I still use my existing passport?
Yes. The old format passports in circulation will continue to be valid till their expiry dates.
5.
With the introduction of the new format passport, can I still use my existing passport?
Yes. The old format passports in circulation will continue to be valid till their expiry dates.
Last updated on 06 September, 2010