Will Permanent Residents (PRs)/ foreigners be allowed to adopt in Singapore?
For joint applicants, under the ACA 2022, only Singapore Citizen (SC) – spouse, or Permanent Resident (PR) – PR can adopt. For sole applicant, only SC or PR can adopt.
We strongly encourage PRs to commence adoption proceedings in their home country if they wish to adopt a foreign child.
Non-Singapore citizens (PRs, or foreigners adopting with Singaporean spouses) who wish to adopt will need to ensure the following:
(a) The Singapore Adoption Order (if issued) is recognised and accepted in their home country;
(b) the legal requirements for adoption in their home country are met before applying to adopt in Singapore; and
(c) the adopted child will be granted permanent stay in their home country.
Related questions
Can Singapore Citizens (SCs)/ Permanent Residents (PRs) who are based overseas adopt in Singapore?
Who can adopt in Singapore?
Why are adoptions under the ACA 2022, limited to Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs) who are habitually resident in Singapore? What is habitual residence? Can SCs/PRs who are based overseas adopt in Singapore?
Can a foreigner apply to adopt a child with his/her Singaporean spouse without a Letter of Support (LOS)?
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