Who can adopt in Singapore?

If you wish to adopt a child in Singapore, you must be:

• a Singapore citizen or permanent resident, or hold an Employment Pass, Dependent’s Pass or any other Pass accepted by the Family Court;

• at least 25 years old; and

• at least 21 years but not more than 50 years older than the child to be adopted.

For the full list of eligibility criteria, please visit the ‘[Who can Adopt]’ page on the Adoption Portal.