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List of ambassadors of Singapore
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This is a list of ambassadors, high commissioners and permanent representatives of the Republic of Singapore to other countries and international organisations. Singapore has a total of 27 resident ambassadors/high commissioners (some of whom are concurrently accredited to other countries), 4 resident permanent representatives, and 39 non-resident ambassadors.

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List of ambassadors
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List of high commissioners
A high commissioner heads a high commission, just as an ambassador heads an embassy. High commissioners are therefore also of ambassadorial rank. The term high commission is used to refer to the diplomatic mission of one former British colony - or the United Kingdom - in another (i.e. diplomatic missions within the Commonwealth of Nations).
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List of permanent representatives
A permanent representative heads a diplomatic mission to an international organisation. They are also of ambassadorial rank.
List of non-resident ambassadors, high commissioners, and permanent representatives
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In view of Singapore's small population and limited resources, it is not tenable for Singapore to have resident missions in all countries with which it has diplomatic relations. Instead, Singapore appoints non-resident ambassadors (NRAs) or non-resident high commissioners (NRHCs) to certain countries. NRAs/NRHCs are resident in Singapore, but make regular representational visits to their country of accreditation. They are typically non-diplomats, though some are former diplomats. When on representational visits or while performing other official duties, NRAs/NRHCs have the same powers and authority as resident heads of mission.
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- The date of appointment refers to the date on which a Head of Mission receives their Letter of Credence from the President of the Republic of Singapore. This is different from the date the Head of Mission officially assumes post, which is when they present their credentials to the Head of State of their host country or the Secretary-General of their host organisation.
- Singapore has a diplomatic mission in Vienna. However, it only serves as the Permanent Mission to the United Nations and other international organisations in Vienna. It is not bilaterally accredited to Austria.
- Singapore has a resident embassy in Brasília. However, it is headed by a Chargé d'affaires who is of Minister-Counsellor rank.
- George Goh resigned to run for the 2023 Singaporean presidential election. His successor has yet to be announced.
- Singapore has a resident diplomatic mission in Muscat. However, it is a Consulate-General, headed by a Consul-General.
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