Use the status that applies when you register, according to SEAB’s instructions. If your Singapore citizenship or permanent residence application is pending, ask how to record your status and how a later change would affect your SEC fees.
For 2026 GCE private candidates, SEAB based fees on the registered subjects and citizenship status at registration. Its guidance said that a subsequent citizenship status change did not trigger a refund and that candidates could owe a fee difference if they gave incorrect information. Check the SEC fee rules for your year.
- Check which fee category SEAB uses for your current status.
- Keep the date of your registration and the effective date of any status change.
- If the portal shows the wrong status, ask SEAB how to correct the record.
What if your application is still pending?
Suppose you are applying for permanent residence and expect a decision after SEC registration closes. Check which status SEAB requires you to declare at registration and make your plans around the published closing date. A pending application and an approved status have different effective dates. Use the dates in your official documents if SEAB asks you to clarify your case.
What if your status changes after you pay?
Keep your payment confirmation. Ask SEAB whether you need to update the exam registration record and whether the current SEC fee policy provides for an adjustment. If your status was already different when you registered and you selected the wrong category, explain when the change took effect so SEAB can distinguish a correction from a later change.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find the current fee categories?
Check SEAB’s private-candidate registration information for the SEC examination year and compare it with the portal fee summary.
What information should I have ready when I contact SEAB?
Have your registration reference and the relevant dates ready. Use SEAB’s official contact channel if it asks for supporting documents.