Overview
A Certificate of Identity (COI) is a travel document issued to Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs) who are stateless to facilitate their travels abroad.
Eligibility
Stateless PRs may apply for a COI.
Documents Required
You will need the following documents:
- Completed application forms (Form 6E(PDF, 54KB) and Form 6(PDF, 53KB))
- 2 recent passport-sized colour photographs. See Photo Guidelines for more information
- Your physical or digital blue Identity Card
- Your most recent COI (if any)
You may be asked to provide additional documents or information to support your application.
You will need to provide original documents and official translations (for documents in languages other than English.
ICA accepts:
- Translations provided by the embassy of the country/place that issued the document
- Translations produced by a notary public in Singapore or the country/place that issued the document
- Privately created translations attested by the embassy of the country/place that issued the document, or notarised by a notary public in Singapore or the country/place that issued the document.
ICA does not endorse any private translation companies or entities. Insufficient documentation may result in non-acceptance of your application. You may be required to provide additional documents to support your application.
Procedure
You must apply in person with the completed application at:
ICA Services Centre
2 Crawford Street
Singapore 207218
When you arrive, proceed to the Self-Service Ticketing Kiosk to get a queue ticket.
Fees
You can pay over the counter using any of the following:
- NETS or NETS FlashPay
- Visa or MasterCard credit/debit card
- Apple Pay/Google Pay/Samsung Pay/DBS PayLah/OCBC Pay Anyone/UOB Mighty
Processing Time
ICA generally processes applications within 3 working days (excluding the day of submission).
Some applications may take longer to process.
COI Collection
You will receive an email with the outcome once your application is processed. The email will include instructions for your COI collection and the documents you need to bring. You will only need to make payment when your COI is ready for collection. Please must show this email at the counter during collection.
| Issuance of 5-year COI Fee | Non-refundable Replacement Fee | Total Fee Payable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard application | S$125 | - | S$125 |
| First replacement (Lost or damaged COI) | S$50 | ||
| Second and subsequent replacements | S$100 |
FAQs
You do not need to make an appointment. Please proceed to the registration kiosks to get a queue ticket. If you require further assistance, you can approach the information counter at Level 1 of the ICA Services Centre during our operating hours.
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