— Social Security Number (SSN)

Singapore’s social security number is known as a national identification number. Every citizen and permanent resident of Singapore must register for a National Registration Identity Card (NRIC).  This card will contain a unique NRIC number with nine alphanumeric characters. These numbers will act as your  permanent  personal identity number.

This card will also display your:

date of birth;
residential address;
photo;
thumbprint.

Applying for a social security number in Singapore is easy. You will apply for it at the same time when you apply to be a permanent resident.

Once your permanent residency is approved, you  and your family  will receive  your NRICs. Some documents you need as part of the process  include:

your Birth certificate;
a recent passport-sized color photograph taken within the last three months;
a baptism or religious certificate if you want to include a religious name;
a deed poll certificate for a change of name (if applicable);
digital image(s) of the page(s) of your current passport, which contains your personal details.

Social Security Number (SSN)

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