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Longer processing time due to surge in applications

In view of the recent surge in applications to close CPF accounts, the processing duration has been extended up to 14 weeks.

We seek your understanding that we will not be providing updates on the processing status of your application, if it is still within our general processing time. 

Overview

Why the need to close your CPF account?

1
Core objective of CPF

The purpose of the CPF system is to cater to the retirement, housing and healthcare needs of all Singapore Citizens (SC) and Permanent Residents (PR).

ln line with this, CPF members who are no longer SC or PR will have to close their CPF accounts.

2
Avoid the need to manage your CPF matters

For non-SC and non-PR who are no longer residing in Singapore, closing one’s CPF account will reduce the need to handle any CPF-related matters in future.

When can you close your CPF account?

This depends on when you renounce your Singapore Citizenship or Permanent Residency.

Renunciation of Singapore Citizenship or Permanent Residency before 1 April 2024

As soon as you are no longer a SC or PR, you may close your CPF account and transfer your CPF savings to your bank account at any time.

If not, your CPF account will be automatically closed on 1 April 2024. You can still transfer your CPF savings to your bank account at any point in time.

Renunciation of Singapore Citizenship or Permanent Residency from 1 April 2024

As soon as you are no longer a SC or PR, you may close your CPF account and transfer your CPF savings to your bank account.

If not, your CPF account will be automatically closed in the month following the renunciation of your Singapore Citizenship/Permanent Residency.

Ensure that you meet all the eligibility conditions

  1. Not a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident
  2. Not residing or employed in Singapore
    If you are still residing or working in Singapore (i.e. have an active Employment Pass or Work Permit), you can only close your CPF account from 1 January 2024.
What to consider

Understanding the impact on your savings and other CPF-related matters if you do not close your account

1
CPF interest will cease

Once your CPF account is closed, any remaining savings in your account will stop earning the prevailing CPF interest.

 

Instead, these savings will earn the commercial Singapore bank interest rate until 31 March 2027.

2
Your participation in CPF schemes will cease

Examples of such schemes include:

  1. CPF LIFE
  2. MediShield Life
  3. CPF Investments
  4. Discounted Singtel Shares
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Take action

Choose your preferred mode of closing your CPF account

For Malaysia Citizens only

Please complete the online form, which is the fastest mode of application. The Board may request additional supporting documents to assess your eligibility.

You will need your CPF Account Number if you are submitting the online form. If you do not have your CPF Account Number, please refer to the information below on other modes of closing your CPF account, under “For all other non-Singapore Citizens and non-Permanent Residents”, as we are unable to disclose your CPF Account Number over the phone and email.

Complete the online form

For all other non-Singapore Citizens and non-Permanent Residents

a. If you have Singpass

Submit your completed form and supporting documents via My Mailbox. We strongly encourage you to submit via My Mailbox as it is the fastest mode of application.

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Submit via My Mailbox

b. If you are not in Singapore and you do not have Singpass

Submit your completed form and supporting documents by post. All documents must be witnessed and certified true by an official from a Singapore Overseas Mission, with the official seal/stamp duly affixed.

Alternatively, if you are residing in a country which is part of the Apostille Convention:

  • Your documents must first be witnessed and certified true by a Notary Public;
  • Thereafter, the notarised documents must be certified by the designated Competent Authority of your country via the issuance of an apostille certificate.
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c. If you are in Singapore and you do not have Singpass

To facilitate faster processing, you are strongly encouraged to close your CPF account and transfer your CPF savings to your bank account before leaving Singapore. Once you have left the country, additional verification will be required for forms completed overseas as certification at a Singapore Overseas Mission is required. These may incur additional administrative charges.

 

Please remember to:

  • Make an appointment to visit the CPF Service Centre to submit your form in person
  • Bring along your completed form and all required supporting documents
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