Certificate of Citizenship · Singapore
Certificate of Citizenship Apostille for Singapore
Route, timeline, translation and price for using a Certificate of Citizenship in Singapore — based on the official Hague Convention status table.
Quick answer
Singapore accepts a U.S. apostille. Your Certificate of Citizenship needs one apostille from the U.S. Department of State — 10–12 business days with us. English generally accepted.
- Route
- Apostille — one step
- Hague member since
- 16 September 2021
- Issuing authority
- US Citizenship and Immigration Services
- Translation
- English generally accepted.
Is Singapore a Hague Convention country?
Yes. The Apostille Convention has been in force for Singapore since 16 September 2021, and for the United States since 15 October 1981 — so a U.S. apostille is accepted in Singapore with no embassy step.
That date matters. Before 16 September 2021, U.S. documents for Singapore had to go through embassy legalization, and instructions written before then — including some older guides and consulate pages — are now out of date.
The route to Singapore
A Certificate of Citizenship is issued by US Citizenship and Immigration Services, a federal authority, so it is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — never by a state office. For Singapore, that apostille is the finish line.
People most often send documents to Singapore for employment passes and business registration. Receiving offices set their own requirements, so confirm what yours asks for — we’ll help you read it.
About the Certificate of Citizenship
How to apostille a Certificate of Citizenship (N-560/N-561) for use abroad — and the copying restriction that applies, just as it does to naturalization ce.
You obtain this from US Citizenship and Immigration Services. We can’t request it on your behalf, but once you have it, we handle everything through to delivery in Singapore.
Timeline and price
| Stage | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Department of State apostille | 10–12 business days | Hand-delivered in Washington, D.C. |
| Return shipping | 1–3 days in the U.S. | Tracked courier; worldwide delivery available |
Price: $299 per document, government fees and U.S. shipping included.
Translation for Singapore
English generally accepted. If the receiving office asks for a translation anyway, we can arrange a certified one.
How it works
Confirm the route
Tell us you’re sending a Certificate of Citizenship to Singapore. We confirm route, price and timing before any payment.
Get the document to us
Ship it to our processing office, or to any of our U.S. offices and we route it internally.
Pre-submission review
We check it against authentication requirements to catch the problems that cause rejections.
Department of State
Hand-delivered to the Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C.
Delivery
Returned to you by tracked courier, or sent directly to your recipient in Singapore.
Sources: HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (updated 30 June 2026) · U.S. Department of State — Authenticate Your Document.
Certificate of Citizenship for Singapore — FAQ
Is Singapore part of the Hague Apostille Convention?
Yes. The Convention has been in force for Singapore since 16 September 2021, so a U.S. apostille is accepted there directly.
How long does it take to prepare a Certificate of Citizenship for Singapore?
About 10–12 business days for the U.S. Department of State apostille, plus return shipping.
How much does it cost to send a Certificate of Citizenship to Singapore?
$299 per document, with government fees and U.S. shipping included. We confirm your exact price before any payment.
Do I need a translation for Singapore?
English generally accepted. We can arrange certified translation with your order.
Can you obtain the Certificate of Citizenship for me?
No — you obtain it from US Citizenship and Immigration Services first. Once you have it, we handle the rest.
Do I have to be in the United States?
No. Most Singapore orders are handled entirely by mail, and we can ship the finished document anywhere.
Related: Certificate of Citizenship — full guide · All documents for Singapore · Apostille vs. embassy legalization · Why apostilles get rejected
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