To be eligible for adoption, a child must be:

i. below 21 years old;

ii. never been married; and

iii. is a Singapore citizen, Singapore Permanent Resident, or an MSF-issued Dependant’s Pass holder.

A child is not eligible to be adopted if the child is in Singapore on a Visit Pass, Student’s Pass, or Special Pass.

Please ensure that the adoption meets the requirements and laws of the child’s home country.

You must ensure that you have validly obtained the consent of the child’s biological parents and/or relevant person(s) (e.g. legal guardian) for the adoption.