To vote in Singapore, a person must be a Singapore citizen, at least 21 years old, and have a Singapore residential address on their identity card (NRIC). On polling day, voters must go to their designated polling station as per their registered residential address between 8 am and 8 pm. They must bring their original or digital NRIC, poll card or ePoll card, and mark their choice clearly on the ballot paper with an "X" in the voting booth, then drop the ballot paper into the ballot box before leaving. Photocopies of identification or voting outside the designated polling station are not allowed. Voting cannot be done by mail or online for residents in Singapore. Failure to vote may result in removal from the electoral register and loss of voting rights until reinstated with a penalty fee if no valid reason is given.
Voting Eligibility
- Must be a Singapore citizen
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Must have a registered Singapore residential address on NRIC
- Overseas voters must have registered a local contact address in Singapore
Before Voting
- Check your constituency and allocated polling station via postal code or Singpass app
- Receive a poll card by mail or access ePoll card via Singpass
On Polling Day
- Vote between 8 am and 8 pm at your designated polling station
- Bring original or digital NRIC, poll card or ePoll card
- Mark choice clearly with an "X" in the provided box on the ballot paper
- Fold and drop the ballot paper into the ballot box immediately
- Maintain voting secrecy, no identifying marks or sharing ballot papers allowed
- Mobile phones are allowed but can't be used for voting purposes; no cameras or campaign materials allowed in the polling station
Important Notes
- Voting is compulsory for eligible citizens
- Voting cannot be done online or by mail for those residing in Singapore
- Failure to vote without a valid reason leads to removal from electoral registers and a penalty fee for reinstatement
- Overseas Singaporeans can register to vote by post or at overseas polling stations if eligible
This process ensures that voting in Singapore is orderly, confidential, and accessible for all eligible residents.
