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Singapore to grant 25,000–30,000 citizenships annually for five years

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 3:48 PM UTC · How we work

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Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong announced plans to grant 25,000-30,000 new citizenships annually for five years.
He also said about 40,000 new permanent residencies will be issued each year for the next five years.
Singapore's population rose to 6.21 million in June 2026, adding 97,300 people.
Construction projects drove most non-resident growth, now two-thirds are foreign workers (excluding domestic migrants).

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Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong announced plans to grant 25,000-30,000 new citizenships annually for five years.
He also said about 40,000 new permanent residencies will be issued each year for the next five years.
Singapore's population rose to 6.21 million in June 2026, adding 97,300 people.
Construction projects drove most non-resident growth, now two-thirds are foreign workers (excluding domestic migrants).