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My spouse is on a social visit pass. I wished to apply for citizenship for my stepchild but was told that I need to adopt the child first. How do I adopt?
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If the child is from the People’s Republic of China or PRC, your wife does not meet the requirements for adoption.
If you wish to adopt your non-Singaporean stepchild, you should first consult a lawyer on whether your spouse meets the residency requirement stated in the Adoption of Children Act.
Also, adoption only legalises your relationship with the child. You will have to separately apply for citizenship for the child after receiving the adoption order.
Find out more about Adoption.
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