Comments on: CPF Withdrawal: 2 Ways

By: Ravin

Ravin — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 07:51:00 +0000

I (Malaysian) used to work in Spore, btw 1993/95, and had made contributions under the CPF scheme. I am now working in Kuala Lumpur, and have no intentions on returning to Spore to work. Is it possible to fully withdraw my CPF saving balance?

By: Han

Han — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:17:55 +0000

Danial,

You can find the form for CPF withdrawal in the CPF Board website FAQ section, select ‘Can I withdraw my CPF…..’.

It can be done overseas. In my case, it’s also a lot cheaper to use the Singapore High Commission consular service. Just need to pre-book appointment and bring all necessary documents along. Of course you can also go to your solicitor but not every law firm got notarial service. So you need to check.

You need to get your application for renunciation approved first then can apply to withdraw CPF.

By: Danial

Danial — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 15:45:39 +0000

Hi…do you have any idea about the CPF withrawal ? As I’m not so clear abt the Notary Public or the High Comm offical seal. Where to get that? I have to get it in Singapore or I can do it overseas?

By: Danial

Danial — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 15:32:19 +0000

Ok…Thank you Han and Renouncier for your help…Ya I currently residindg in overseas and had citizenship here.

By: renouncier

renouncier — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 05:14:29 +0000

Danial, useful info for you:

http://www.mfa.gov.sg/sanfrancisco/...

http://www.guidemesingapore.com/sin...

By: Han

Han — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 21:59:18 +0000

Danial, have you obtained citizenship elsewhere already? If not, you can’t apply for renunciation. In my case, I find the process relatively simple. Mine was approved within 6 weeks (done last year).
I assume you already residing overseas. Contact the overseas Singapore consular office or Singapore embassy. Request for the application form for renunciation of citizenship. That application form will tell you what documents required.

By: Danial

Danial — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 17:27:13 +0000

Hi…can I know what is the first step I shall take to renounce my Singapore Citizenship as I intent to move elsewhere? What is the process and the duration time? Thank You

By: solo

solo — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 07:46:16 +0000

Those that had sons must be careful. If your boy did not go thru NS, don’t come back less they may get themselves arrested. Better to migrate 1st than give birth.

By: BH

BH — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:22:42 +0000

Hi Boy

Just wanted to let you know that the application to renunciation and subsequent CPF withdrawal went smoother than I could have ever anticipated. Thanks for the support and advice from everyone on this blog. I would like to encourage those who are thinking of going down the same path, to give the matter serious consideration before doing it and then to proceed with confidence when they are sure. Thanks to one and all.

By: boy

boy — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:34:31 +0000

Hi BH, no worries. As I said, I’m just trying to help. Hope you find my info useful.