Foreigners who wish to deliver their child in Singapore must apply for permission through a local sponsor before their arrival. There are also important documents to submit and fees to pay as per the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority.
Needed requirements for foreigners giving birth in Singapore
To answer the question," Can foreigners give birth in Singapore?" it is simply yes but with a whole lot of process.
The local sponsor and the mother should produce the following documents upon application:
- The photograph image must be taken within the last three months. The photograph should be in colour and must be taken against a white background with a matt or semi-matt finish. It must show the full face and without headgear (headgear worn in accordance with religious or racial customs is acceptable but must not hide the facial features).
- Passport biodata page.
- Disembarkation or Embarkation (D/E) number (if applicable).
- Applicant's marriage certificate (original and photocopy).
- A letter from a locally registered doctor stating the expected delivery date and whether there are any complications with the pregnancy.
- A letter from the Embassy or High Commission of the applicant's country stating that her newborn child will follow the parent's nationality and a valid travel document of that country will be issued to the newborn child;
- Your recent passport-sized, digital, colour photograph taken within the last three months. Please click here for photo guidelines.
- Sponsor's identity card.
As a visitor in Singapore, you must ensure to have a valid Visit Pass throughout your stay.
Hence, you may need to apply for the Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) with at least ten (10) days left on your Visit Pass. Plus, you need a passport issued only in your name.
Required fees when giving birth in Singapore as a visitor
After you collate all your requirements, you need to pay a non-refundable processing fee, which is 30 SGD. You can pay this through Visa or MasterCard (credit or debit), American Express (AMEX) credit card, Internet Direct Debit (such as Citibank, DBS/POSB, OCBC, UOB and Standard Chartered Bank Internet Banking accounts in Singapore), or PayNow.
There are additional fees will apply upon collection. You can refer to LTVP collection.
| Category | Fees |
| Spouse of a Singapore citizen |
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| Spouse of Singapore permanent resident |
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| Child of Singapore citizen/Singapore permanent resident |
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| Parent of a Singapore citizen or Singapore permanent resident |
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| Graduate from an Institute of Higher Learning seeking employment in Singapore |
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| Mother or grandmother of a child studying in Singapore on a Student’s Pass |
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| Visitor seeking permission to give birth in Singapore |
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You and your Sponsor must be present and on time during the issuance of LTVP on the day of the appointment.
The address and operating hours are as follows:
- Visitor Services Centre: ICA Building, 10 Kallang Road, Level 4, Singapore 208718, (next to Lavender MRT station)
- Operating Hours: 8.00 am to 4.00 pm on Mondays to Fridays (except public holidays).
Also read: Maternity Leave in Singapore: A Guide for Working Expecting Mums