Can Foreigners Divorce in Singapore
                     CAN FOREIGNERS 
DIVORCE IN 
SINGAPORE? – 
LET'S FIND OUT 
THE ANSWER!
Recently in Singapore, there has been a significant rise in marriages where one of the 
spouses is a foreigner. With the increased number of marriages, the number of divorces 
has also gone up, and it goes without saying that when a person from different 
nationalities are involved, it only makes the case more complex. 
Therefore, in such situations, one of the most prominent questions that cross our 
minds is – Can Foreigners Divorce in Singapore? Let us find out what goes behind 
divorcing a spouse who is not a native inhabitant of the country: 
 Legal requirements: in case, you are married to a foreign partner, you will be 
required to systematically follow the divorce process in Singapore
Usually, if one of the partners is a citizen of Singapore, the court has the legal 
authority to settle the case.
If both the partners are foreigners, then one of the partners must be a habitual 
resident in Singapore for a minimum of three years before applying for the 
divorce. Both the partners should at least have three years of the marital 
relationship. You must prove that your marriage is not working out by giving a 
valid reason. For the divorce proceedings to take place, both the partners should 
be living in Singapore. 
 Grounds for Divorce: just like every divorce in Singapore, you must prove that 
your marriage is irrevocably broken down on four parameters: unacceptable 
behaviour, adultery, separation and desertion. 
 Your partner was indulged in adultery and you no longer want to live with 
her/him. 
 Your partner has misbehaved which has compelled you to discontinue your 
marriage. 
 Your partner has left you for a considerable amount of time – at least two 
years. 
 You are living separately from your partner for at least three years and both 
parties have mutually agreed to file a divorce. 
 Matrimonial assets and maintenance: if you have matrimonial assets abroad, the 
courts in Singapore will still consider their division as long as they can be classified 
as matrimonial assets. 
 Children: when making decisions with regards to Child Custody in Singapore, the 
courts look into various factors such as the rightful caregiver, child’s preference, 
age and more. 
Hence, the answer to the question – “Can Foreigners Divorce in Singapore?” is yes, 
you are eligible for filing a divorce if you are married to a foreign spouse in 
Singapore. 
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