What is an Exit
Permit?
The Ministry of Defence requires all NS liable persons to comply
with the exit control regulation for security and mobilisation
purposes. The reporting and Exit Permit requirements may vary in
accordance with age, National Service status, duration of trip,
purpose of visit and destination:
Who should apply for an Exit
Permit?
Pre-enlistee:
If you are between 11 and 16 and a half years of age, you do not
require an Exit Permit for overseas travel. However, if you are
above 16 and a half years old, and plan to travel for more than 3
months, you are required to apply for an Exit Permit. Relevant
documentary proof is required to support your application.
Full-Time National Serviceman and Regulars:
You are required to apply for an Exit Permit as long as you are
travelling out of Singapore. You must otain approval for overseas
leave or ensure that you have not been scheduled any duty during
the period of overseas trip, before applying for an Exit Permit
through the Internet/Intranet. Once your application for Exit
Permit is approved, an eEP number will be given to you for
reference. No hardcopy Exit Permit will be issued.
Disruptee:
If you have disrupted from full-time NS for local study and would
like to go overseas, you are required to apply for an EP.
Operationally Ready National Servicemen:
You are only required to apply for an exit permit if you are
travelling out of Singapore for more than 6 months in a single
trip.
(NSmen: If your trip is more than 24 hours but less than 6 months,
all you need is to contact MINDEF Notification Centre via MINDEF
eServices Centre at 1800-3646333 to notify your trip. You may also
visit www.miw.com.sg or send SMS (97646333) to make your
notification.)