All are extracted from
www.ns.sg under
the Exit Permit module.
You can apply for an exit permit online.
You are not required to submit any documentary proof for your
e-exit permit (e-EP) application unless you are randomly selected
by the system. Once your application is approved, you will be given
an e-EP number for reference.
Exit Permit requirement for Operationally Ready National
Servicemen
If you intend to travel overseas, you are required
to apply for an exit permit only if you are traveling and remaining
overseas for period of 6 months and longer in a single trip.
If your trip is less than 1 year and you have been scheduled for NS
training during the period of overseas trip, you are required to
obtain approval from your NS unit before applying for an exit
permit.
You are also required to obtain approval from
your NS unit if the trip is 1 year or longer and your NS training scheduled within
6 months from the date of application for exit permit.
Otherwise, you may apply for exit permit directly through the
Internet.
Upon approval of your application, you will be
given an eEP number for reference. No hardcopy exit permit will be
issued. No documentary
proof is required for application of Exit Permit by NSman.
Random verification of proof is only required for selected
applications.
Disruption from NS for Operationally Ready National
Servicemen
An NSman will also be granted
disruption of NS if he has been issued with an exit permit which is
valid for more than 1 year. Upon disruption, he may not be
posed back to his previous unit upon expiry of his disruption. He
will also complete his training cycle later than his
cohorts.
In addition, an NSman who is an appointment holder will not receive
his National Service Command Allowance or Key Appointment Holder
Allowance during the period of disruption
You can contact the 24-hour customer service centre at
1800-3676767 (1800-eNSNSNS) or +65 65676767 (from overseas) or
email to [email protected] for
enquiry on exit permit matters.
Disrupt from Operationally Ready
NSmen Training (Going Overseas)
NSmen are required to report for Operationally Ready National
Service (ORNS)-reservist training, as scheduled by their National
Service Unit. However, under certain circumstances, deferment or
disruption from National Service may be granted.
Disruption here refers to 1 year or longer due to overseas
commitments.
NSmen can apply for disruption for overseas commitments through
their Personnel Management Centres/NSSC/NS Units with the relevant
documentary proof. Upon approval, an exit permit will be issued by
the Exit Permit Office.
Alternatively, they can also apply for an exit permit at the Exit
Permit Office with the relevant documentary proof. Upon approval of
the exit permit, their Personnel Management Centres/NSSC/NS units
will disrupt them.
Should an NSman been served with a call-up notice, SAF/SPF/SCDF
100, his applications will be first forwarded to the unit for
recommendation before an exit permit is issued.
ICT Deferment
Apply for
Deferment from In-Camp Training
Apply through www.ns.sg under MyDeferment
module.
All applications for deferment from Operationally Ready NS training
should be addressed to the respective units and must be supported
by the necessary documentary proof. NSmen should submit their
deferment application at least 10 weeks before the commencement of
the ICT. NSmen may be deferred if their applications meet the
MINDEF/SPF/SCDF guidelines.
An appeal against a rejected deferment application should be
addressed to the unit CO for re-consideration. Where the unit CO
does not support the appeal for deferment, the appeal could be
submitted to the higher HQ for review, thereby ensuring that the
appeal is being considered by a higher authority.
You may obtain an application form from:
MINDEF:
NS units; SAFRA; National Service Association Clubhouse; NSPC for
Army; NSmen; AFNSB for Air Force NSmen; NNSB for Navy NSmen.
SPF/SCDF:
NS units
An NSman who is granted deferment will have to undergo make-up
training for the deferred period within the same work year. MINDEF,
SPF and SCDF do not encourage deferment as it affects the unit's
training as well as the unit's cohesiveness. NSmen are given 6 to
12 months notice for their ICT. The advance notice is to give them
sufficient time to make the necessary adjustments to their work
commitments so that they could attend to their NS duties as
scheduled.
