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The following is a guess of the UIN/FIN Algorithm using in our local Identity Card (affectionally abbreviated as IC) - it gives you a basic ideal how it works. The authorised version can be purchase directly from the Gov.Sg - url //web1.internet.gov.sg/mha/ica/nrd/uin2.htm. It will cost you S$400 (Singapore Dollars) upon their approval.

The Singapore NRIC number consists of SEVEN (7) digits and a letter appended behind. This letter is calculated from the first SEVEN (7) digits using the MODULUS ELEVEN (11) method. This system is the most commonly used since it provides a high degree of security.

The steps involved in the computation are as follows:

Multiply each digit in the NRIC number by its weight.
Add together the above products.
Divide the resulting sum by ELEVEN (11).
Subtract the remainder from ELEVEN (11) to give the check digit.
In Singapore, the weight for the NRIC number is shown in the following table:

2 7 6 5 4 3 2

Workings:

Digit = [ (d1 d2 d3 d4 d5 6 d7) . (2 7 6 5 4 3 2)] mod 11
= (2d1 + 7d2 + 6d3 + 5d4 + 4d5 + 3d6 + 2d7) mod 11

The conversion (look-up) table to convert the check digit into the corresponding alphabet is shown below:

Digit 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Alphabet A B C D E F G H I Z J

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UIN/FIN Algorithm

The first digit is the century prefix. S for 19th century and T for 20th century.

Century Prefix for the UIN and FIN in the 21st century

Come 21st century, the prefix of the Unique Identification Number (UIN) and the Foreigner Identification Number (FIN) will be changed from "S" to "T" and "F" to "G" respectively.

The last letter in the UIN/FIN is a check digit; serving as a means to ensure that the 7 numerals are not entered into a computer system in the wrong order. An algorithm is used to derive the check digit from the century prefix and the 7 numerals in the UIN or FIN. The algorithms and sample computer programs can now be obtained by filling up the electronic request form provided.

ICA would be glad to provide further clarifications on the use of the century prefix for UIN and its algorithm if needed.

What is UIN and FIN?
A Unique Identification Number (UIN) is a unique identification number that is assigned to all Singapore citizens and permanent residents and children born in Singapore. A Foreign Identification Number (FIN) is a unique identification number assigned to foreigners who are issued with immigration and work passes in Singapore eg. student's pass holders.

Why prefix "S" and "T" for UIN?
The current prefix for UIN is "T". It is the 20th letter in the alphabet which denotes UIN issued in this century (i.e. 2000 - 2099), while "S" is used for the last century.

What constitutes a complete UIN/FIN?
The format of a UIN and FIN is:
P - is the century prefix
NNNNNNN - seven numerals
C - a letter in the alphabet serving as a check digit

What happen if we provide a UIN or FIN without the century prefix?
The century prefix is important as it makes the UIN or FIN unique. For example, the first child registered in the year of 2000 will bear a UIN "T0000001/E which differs from the first number "S0000001/I" first issued in the year 1966.

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Muhammad Azhar

In reply to Anbalagan Kuppusamy:
What is my NRIC number? Anbalagan Kuppusamy

Azhar
5/10/2010 3:24:56 AM - PK |

u knw gago

In reply to nric needed:
hi, i am osama binladen.u all should noe me. i need an nric so that i can take over your countryand will one day rule the world!!! muahahahahaha and i also need it to play a game.

gago
2/13/2010 2:33:45 AM - PH |

NRIC Numbers are issued to Citizen or Permanent Residences. If you are looking for employment, you only need a valid passport issued by your home country. Click here, for more information.

In reply to fouzul:
I am an indian and resides in india itself how can i apply NRIC card?

Peter Tong
12/23/2009 8:54:47 PM - SG |

NRIC Numbers are issued to Citizen or Permanent Residences. If you are looking for employment, you only need a valid passport issued by your home country. Click here, for more information.

In reply to Mobarak:
I want to a nric no..i want to apply a job

Peter Tong
12/23/2009 8:52:52 PM - SG |

I want to a nric no..i want to apply a job
Mobarak
12/23/2009 1:31:34 AM - BD | reply

For the FIN, in my own opinion, you can have that FIN if an agency or an employer will apply your for a Pass then they will provide you for that, for NRIC, i dont have much idea but maybe you can have that if you are a Singaporean or PR (Permanent Residence Resident), like my auntie she have that one coz she married my uncle who is a Malaysian race but Singaporean Citizen, both of them have the NRIC. Thats all i know. . . maybe someone know more, please share it also ^_^
Unknown
7/15/2009 12:08:43 AM - MY | reply

i need a singapore id for maplestory can some give me a rand singapore id.
john
7/9/2009 7:17:45 PM - US | reply

I am an indian and resides in india itself how can i apply NRIC card?

In reply to Sarah:
Would you have any idea if there is a legitamate database I can access to search for the FIN numbers of people in Singapore? Even if it´s a paid database, that´s fine, but I would love an idea... thanks! If you could email me back that would be great!

fouzul
6/29/2009 12:13:51 AM - IN |

u showed how to check the NRIC number, but what about FIN number? Do they work the same way?
a guy who needs your help
6/18/2009 4:38:37 AM - SG | reply

Good Day,

I am Michael June B. Villarta, I am a filpino, I would like to have an NRIC NO. I need to secure one due to my employment in Singapore.Thank you so much!!
Michael June B. Villarta
4/3/2009 6:35:33 PM - PH | reply

Hi every body,
Same evrybody,I don´t know what is it the NRIC, then i find on google it mean: National Registration Identity Card.
Best Regard.

Yumi
3/30/2009 7:47:05 PM - VN | reply

Dear Sir,

I am a business man in Bangladesh and I received an invitation letter from the Singapore counerpart but when I applied for visa, the visa authority informed me to get the NRIC number from the singapore counterpart which I informed them but they are confused and don´t understand whether they should provide ic number. Please let us know what is NRIC number that I can inform my Singapore counterpart in order to apply for visa for Singaproe. Hope your kind early response. Thanking you.

Regards,

Anwar Hossain

In reply to KATHIR:
WHAT IS NRIC?. HOW TO GET NRIC NO?WHY GET NRIC NO?I WANT CLEAR DETAILS TO NRIC

Anwar Hossain
3/30/2009 1:00:38 AM - BD |

hello,My name is Minole Millagracia a pilipino willing to find work in Singapore but i dont have FIN,Where and How i can have this.Thanks
Minole Millagracia
3/29/2009 6:21:51 PM - TH | reply

Hy, my name is Mihaila Marian, and i want to apply for one job in Singapore, together with my wife Mihaila Ramona, for that we need "NRIC Number"
How we can have it?
billy24
3/24/2009 10:18:34 AM - US | reply

I am acompanying my husband Varuna Nikatenna, who is suffering from mucoepidermic cancer to Singapore for a PET Scan. How can we get NRIC numbers.
Cheka
12/29/2008 10:02:35 PM - LK | reply

I am Michael Datan from Philippine, How to get NRIC no. to use applying a job?
Mike
12/10/2008 12:59:20 AM - MO | reply

WHAT IS NRIC?. HOW TO GET NRIC NO?WHY GET NRIC NO?I WANT CLEAR DETAILS TO NRIC
KATHIR
11/18/2008 2:53:24 AM - IN | reply

sina may be a help to you
java
7/22/2008 7:22:13 AM - CN | reply

The best way is to apply for Singpass. The following groups are eligible to apply for SingPass: Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident, Employment or Dependant Pass holder, S-Pass holder, Entrepreneur Pass holder and selected Work Permit holders.

http://www.singpass.gov.sg/sppubsvc/req1.html

In reply to chandu:
i am chandu, i got an opp in singapore i ve my SIN number,how can i check my NRIC numer online.

Peter Tong
7/20/2008 8:37:50 PM - SG |

i am chandu, i got an opp in singapore i ve my SIN number,how can i check my NRIC numer online.
chandu
7/18/2008 9:14:13 AM - IN | reply

what is my nric number??
srilekha
7/18/2008 8:57:35 AM - IN | reply

can we get NRIC number of a person staying at singapore, if we know only nameof that person?
littile
7/18/2008 8:21:14 AM - IN | reply

S7654321A

In reply to Anbalagan Kuppusamy:
What is my NRIC number? Anbalagan Kuppusamy

kumar
6/9/2008 4:00:47 AM - SG |

i need an nric

In reply to -:
Any idea for finding the nric´s name... i mean the person´s real name???

Matthew williams
4/2/2008 9:15:02 PM - GH |

Any idea for finding the nric´s name... i mean the person´s real name???
Anonymous
11/15/2007 12:12:45 AM - SG | reply

I just found a nric in my mind i mean anyhow found one ^^
But i dun understand what the u guys are trying to tell...
I mean i dun understand the fomula
Anonymous
11/15/2007 12:11:39 AM - SG | reply

hi, i am osama binladen.u all should noe me. i need an nric so that i can take over your countryand will one day rule the world!!! muahahahahaha and i also need it to play a game.
nric needed
11/7/2007 7:52:04 PM - SG | reply

my name is ziad khalil and my friend name is ousama halbouni we want attend a worldtracer
customer conference in singapore from 29oct-31oct it wl be in novotel clarrke quay singapore 177a river valley road sin 179031
please we need a nric no for both nd send its to singapore embassy in cai because we dont have embassy in damascus x we working in syrian air co rb please need nric
ziad khalil
10/12/2007 3:53:02 AM - SY | reply

i am ousama halbouni i will attend singapore conference from 29oct-01nov please give me nric
ousama halbouni
10/12/2007 3:26:06 AM - SY | reply

my name is ziad khalil i will attend singapore
conference from 29oct-01nov
ziad khalil
10/12/2007 3:17:38 AM - SY | reply

what will i put in the form if they ask for NRIC

In reply to Prafulla:
what is mean by NRIC? what is mean by NRIC no.? what is mean by colour of NRIC? what is mean by PR? what is procedure to get NRIC

fuse2sucket
7/20/2007 10:56:29 PM - MY |

Can you please give me an NRIC number???
noob
6/25/2007 3:10:10 AM - SG | reply

Anbalagan Kuppusamy

In reply to Anbalagan Kuppusamy:
What is my NRIC number? Anbalagan Kuppusamy

Anbalagan Kuppusamy
5/12/2007 2:38:21 PM - AE |

What is my NRIC number?
Anbalagan Kuppusamy
Anbalagan Kuppusamy
5/12/2007 2:22:01 PM - AE | reply

A lot about Singapore NRIC number algorithm.
New Challenge for all: does anyone know how the Company Registration Check is derived?
Curious
4/12/2007 1:19:33 PM - SG | reply

hi..
i am an indian citizen. I wanted to apply in singapore for a job but i am unable to apply as i donot have NRIC number. How should i go about in getting a job in singapore please suggest a way out..
please.. i require it urgently.
Gaurav
2/8/2007 7:33:22 PM - IN | reply

what is my nric number
subramanianvadivelan
simbu
1/9/2007 10:19:18 PM - IN | reply

Could it be S9216621Z ?

In reply to Necrith:
what is my NRIC number?

Peter Tong
11/5/2006 8:01:34 PM - SG |

what is my NRIC number?
Necrith
11/5/2006 7:58:01 PM - SG | reply

S9216621Z
hongnan
10/26/2006 8:39:44 PM - SG | reply

All system have limitions. So I guessed this one too has its limitations.

In reply to SusIe:
does this system have any limitations?

Peter Tong
10/5/2006 2:01:30 PM - SG |

You can lookup Citizen Services at www.ica.gov.sg. Good luck in your quest.

In reply to Ange:
Hi - my name is Ange Knowles and I was born and grew up in Singapore. I am trying to apply to the Minstry of Defence in Singapore for a job. I am currently working in the UK for the Ministry of Defence and have done for the last 16 years. But I cannot apply for the job on line due to not having an NRIC. Am I entitled to one even though I am now a British Citizen due to my birth right? Any advice would be very much appreciated. Thank you in anticipation.

Peter Tong
10/5/2006 2:00:02 PM - SG |

does this system have any limitations?
SusIe
9/30/2006 7:28:44 PM - SG | reply

Hi - my name is Ange Knowles and I was born and grew up in Singapore. I am trying to apply to the Minstry of Defence in Singapore for a job. I am currently working in the UK for the Ministry of Defence and have done for the last 16 years. But I cannot apply for the job on line due to not having an NRIC. Am I entitled to one even though I am now a British Citizen due to my birth right? Any advice would be very much appreciated. Thank you in anticipation.
Ange
9/27/2006 7:14:17 PM - UK | reply

Check out www.ngiam.net/NRIC
Anonymous
9/20/2006 5:31:02 PM - SG | reply

In your example, how come in T0000001 the check digit is E and in S0000001 the check digit is I?

Anonymous
7/24/2006 12:35:22 PM - SG | reply

Go to the Singapore General Consulate in Pakistan located at Lakson Square Building, 2 Sarwar Shaheed Road, Karachi-I, Pakistan and apply for a visa. Phone: (92 21) 568 6419.

In reply to Kabir:
Kindly suggest me as how I can get to Singapore without an NRIC as I want ot visit Singapore.

Peter Tong
7/14/2006 8:38:03 PM - SG |

Kindly suggest me as how I can get to Singapore without an NRIC as I want ot visit Singapore.
Kabir
7/14/2006 1:03:01 PM - PK | reply

where do i find my nric number??
bill
6/18/2006 6:01:27 AM - US | reply

the some of weights does not work for the new UIN which begins with
T"
Leandro
5/12/2006 9:25:38 PM - SG | reply

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