Constitution of the Republic of Singapore
Any new born child found exposed in Singapore of unknown and
- Jurisdiction
- Singapore
- Provision
- 13
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official source13. Any new born child found exposed in Singapore of unknown and
unascertainable parentage shall, until the contrary is proved, be deemed to be a
citizen of Singapore by birth; and the date of finding shall be taken to be the date of
birth of such child.
Citizenship at birth
Source record
Source and verification
Constitution of the Republic of Singapore · sso.agc.gov.sg · Retrieved 18 August 2026.
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