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I am not a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident. How do I close my CPF account and transfer my CPF savings to my bank account?


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If you are not a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident and would like to close your CPF account, you can do so through one of the following methods:
 
For MalaysiansFor all other non-Singapore Citizens and non-Permanent Residents
Online Form

Complete the online form as this is the fastest mode of application.

You will need your CPF Account Number to submit your application via the online form. If you do not have your CPF Account Number*, please apply via the alternate ways listed below.

The Board may request additional supporting documents to assess your eligibility.

*Please note that we are unable to disclose your CPF Account Number over the phone and email.

Not Applicable
With Singpass

Submit your application via Write to Us, which requires you to login with your Singpass.

For more details, please refer to the alternative channels.

Single-name POSB/DBS/OCBC/UOB bank account under your Singapore NRIC

If you do not have a valid Singpass, but have a single-name POSB/DBS/OCBC/UOB bank account maintained under your Singapore NRIC number, please submit your application via this link.

For more details, please refer to the alternative channels.

In Singapore 

Submit your application before leaving Singapore for faster processing. Once you have left the country, additional verification will be required for forms completed overseas as certification at a Singapore Overseas Mission is required. These may incur additional administrative charges.

Please make an appointment to visit the CPF Service Centre to submit your application. Please note that no walk-ins are allowed without an appointment.

When visiting the CPF Service Centre, please bring along your original copies of the supporting documents stated on the CPF account closure form.

Not in Singapore 

If you do not meet the conditions of all the application modes mentioned above, please submit your application form and required supporting documents by post via registered mail.

Both the application form and all original supporting documents must be witnessed/certified true by an official of a Singapore Overseas Mission (SOM) with his official seal/stamp duly affixed. Please make an appointment in advance before you visit the SOM as walk-in applicants may not be served.

Alternatively, if you are residing in a country which is part of the Apostille Convention, your documents must be:

  • witnessed and certified true by a Notary Public; and then
  • certified by the designated Competent Authority of your country via the issuance of an apostille certificate.
Below age 21Your parent or legal guardian will have to submit your application via this form, on your behalf.
 

This information is sourced from CPF


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