Extra-territorial operation of Act
4. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Act, this Act extends—
- (a) to acts, omissions, matters and things outside Singapore; and
- (b) to all persons, irrespective of their nationality or citizenship.
Controller and authorised officers
5.—(1) The Controller shall, subject to any general or special directions of the Minister, be responsible for the administration of this Act and may perform such duties as are imposed and may exercise such powers as are conferred upon him by this Act.
(2) The Minister may from time to time give the Controller directions of a general character, and not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, as to the exercise of the powers and discretions conferred on the Controller by, and the duties required to be discharged by the Controller under, this Act; and the Controller shall give effect to all such directions given.
(3) The Controller may delegate the exercise of all or any of the powers conferred or duties imposed upon him by this Act (except the power of delegation conferred by this subsection) to any authorised officer, subject to such conditions or limitations as set out in this Act or as the Controller may specify by directions; and any reference in this Act to the Controller shall include a reference to such an authorised officer.
(4) In exercising any powers or functions under a delegation under subsection (3), an authorised officer must comply with the directions of the Controller.
PART II
ISSUE OF SINGAPORE PASSPORTS AND TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
Division 1—Singapore passports
Application for Singapore passport
6. An application for a Singapore passport shall—
- (a) be made to the Controller in the approved form;
