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NoCloud SG

Okay,

so in brief, I have been abroad for many years on an exit permit working and have never done one single ICT or IPPT after ORD. Now, I have a chance to be deployed back to work in Singapore for an extended period. So, say work 4 months in Singapore, and 8 months in "X" foreign country.

So how does the exit permit work here? I read that if I come back for 1 month or 4 months it will be cancelled. Is it 1 or 4? is that 4 months continuous or 4 months in total for each calendar year?

i read through the various FAQ's and there doesn't seem to be anything on it.

Can anyone shed some light on this matter?

ditzy SG

All NSmen below the age of 50 for Officers and 40 for Warrant Officers, Specialists, Other Ranks and Enlistees who are leaving the country for more than 24 hours but less than 6 months are required to notify MINDEF Notification Centre (MNC) / Overseas Notification Centre (ONC) via Notification of Overseas Trips of their country of destination and a contact telephone or a fax number (can be local or overseas) at which they can be contacted or where information of their overseas whereabouts can be obtained during their absence. NSmen with valid Exit Permit and those disrupted need not inform of their overseas trips of more than 24 hours but less than 6 months

With effect from 01 Aug 06, based on recommendation by the Fourth Committee to Recognise the Contribution of Operationally-Ready NSmen to Total Defence (RECORD IV), NSmen who have completed their ORNS Training Cycle and phased into MINDEF Reserve (MR) / SPF or SCDF Reserve are no longer required to notify their overseas trips of less than 6 months. However, they are still required to apply for an Exit Permit for overseas trip duration of 6 months or more.

NSmen are required to apply for an Exit Permit for overseas trips of 6 months or longer. NSmen who go overseas for more than 24 hours but less than 6 months must notify MINDEF of their overseas trips through the MINDEF Notification Centre (MNC). The possession of an Exit Permit or the notification of MINDEF Notification Centre does not absolve NSmen from mobilisation and to report for NS duties when required.

During mobilisation manning period, NSmen can still travel overseas but are required to seek approval from their unit to be exempted from mobilisation prior to departure. Failing which, disciplinary actions will be taken.

NSmen who notify MINDEF / MHA are not automatically exempted from ICTs or any NS training and activities. They will have to apply for deferment or disruption from their respective NS units/NSSC if they wish to be deferred or disrupted.

NoCloud SG

Yes I know. My exit permit is still valid and I have been renewing it every 3 years. But what I am asking is how long if I stay in Singapore will it be invalidated?

Obviously in my late 30's, I would prefer not to do ICT and IPPT if I don't have to.

eac SG

With effect from 1 August 2006, NSmen will not be required to surrender their exit permits upon their return to Singapore. However, he has to apply for a new EP upon his next departure if he is remaining in Singapore for a period of more than 30 days.