Eligibility, validity and preparation
Singapore citizens apply or renew through MyICA with Singpass and a compliant recent photograph; overseas counter applications use the mission route. Passports issued to citizens aged at least 16 have ten-year validity; those under 16 have five years. Only the five-year passport may carry over unused validity, capped at nine months. A newborn citizen’s first passport fee is waived when submitted through MyICA by the first birthday.
Fees and processing
Apply online with Singpass for S$70, or at ICA/an overseas mission counter for S$80. Local processing is around one to two weeks; unsuitable photos or principal-name/surname changes can take up to four weeks. Complete overseas applications take around four to six weeks. Check the outcome email and arrange collection after approval.
Official ICA source
Written independently from ICA’s English original. The linked source supplies the complete document and subsequent updates.