Exit Permit Requirements for NSmen

Under the Enlistment Act 1970, all male Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents aged 13 years old and above are required to comply with Exit Permit requirements.

NSmen are only required to apply for an Exit Permit if they are travelling overseas for 12 months or longer. Nonetheless, as long as you are travelling for 6 months or longer, you are strongly encouraged to inform your unit so it can better plan and manage your call-ups.

NSmen who have entered the MINDEF Reserve (MR) must still apply for an Exit Permit for overseas trips lasting 12 months or longer. Only those who are exempted from NS or have reached statutory age - whichever is earlier, are no longer subject to Exit Permit requirements.

You are required to submit supporting documents along with your application.

Depending on the circumstances behind your Exit Permit application, you may be required to submit the following supporting documents.

Supporting Documents
Business trip	Document(s) relating to your business trip
Employment/Employment on Board (Seaman)/Training on Board/Training	Company Letter or contract (dated within the last 6 months) bearing the company letterhead, certifying your employment status/sailing period Documentation on your overseas training/business trip (i.e., course attendance, ticket booking, etc.)
Medical Treatment	Relevant supporting medical documents
Overseas PR	Copy of your PR Visa/PR Identification
Social visit	Social visit or staying visa Travel itinerary, if your trip involves multiple countries with no applicable visa Marriage certificate and relevant supporting document for your spouse's overseas employment or studies, if you are accompanying your spouse overseas
Study	School letter certifying your acceptance by the institution, level of study, course name and duration, e.g., eCOE, CAS or I-20, etc. If your school letter is dated more than 6 months from the date of submission, please provide additional up-to-date supporting documents, e.g., student visa, recent school fees paid, etc.
Default (if overseas travel purpose is not one of the listed above)	Document(s) relating to the purpose of your trip

For more information on Exit Permit for NSmen, please click here.

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