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Can I find out what are the Budget 2023 enhancements?
Answer:

Please refer to the following Table for the eligibility and implementation timeline for the various support measures:

Child’s Date of Birth

What are you eligible for

When will you receive it

1 October 2022 to 13 February 2023

  • Extended Baby Support Grant of $3,000

Second Half of 2023

 

 

14 February 2023 onwards

  • Baby Bonus Cash Gift increased by $3,000, paid out till the child turns six-and-a-half years
  • Child Development Account First Step Grant increased by $2,000
  • Co-matching cap increased by $1,000 (for 1st and 2nd birth orders)

From early 2024

 

 

 

 

 

1 Jan 2017 and 31 Dec 2023 (both dates inclusive)

  • One-off $400 top up into CDA

From Sep 2023, or after CDA opening, whichever is later

 

Information on the latest enhancements and the comprehensive suite of Marriage and Parenthood support measures can be found on: go.gov.sg/mp2023enhanced-infographic

You may also contact the Baby Bonus Hotline at 1800-111-2222 (local) or +65-6253-7707 (overseas) during office hours

 



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Is my child eligible for the extended Baby Support Grant?
Answer:

Your child is eligible for the Grant if:

  • Your child is born from 1 Oct 2022 to 13 Feb 2023 (both dates inclusive); 
  • Your child is a Singapore Citizen; and 
  • The child’s parents are married.

You will receive the Grant around the second half of the year.  

If your child’s Estimated Date of Delivery (EDD) is on or after 14 Feb 2023, but was born earlier than 14 Feb 2023, please ensure you have a scanned copy of your doctor’s certification on your child’s EDD and submit it to MSF via https://go.gov.sg/babybonus-edd-appeals

Appeals will only be accepted via this link. 
Please note that that the outcome of your appeal is final i.e., re-appeals will not be considered. 

Information on the latest enhancements and the comprehensive suite of Marriage and Parenthood support measures can be found on: go.gov.sg/mp2023enhanced-infographic

You may also contact the Baby Bonus Hotline at 1800-111-2222 (local) or +65-6253-7707 (overseas) during office hours.



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What are the latest requirements for marriage solemnisations and wedding receptions?
Answer:
With effect from 13 February 2023, there will be no Covid-19 Safe Management Measures (SMMs) required for marriage solemnisations and wedding receptions. Please refer to the MTF press release dated 9 February 2023 for further details. 


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What is Baby Bonus Scheme?
Answer:

The Baby Bonus Scheme is part of the Marriage and Parenthood Package to help parents lighten the financial cost of raising children. The Baby Bonus Scheme includes a cash gift and/or contributions to the Child Development Account (CDA).

The cash gift will be paid to the nominated bank account holder’s bank account while the CDA Government contributions will be credited to the child’s CDA. The CDA Government contributions consist of dollar-for-dollar co-matching and/or CDA First Step. You can check your child’s eligibility and Baby Bonus Benefits using the “Check Eligibility” on Baby Bonus Online.

Information on the latest enhancements and the comprehensive suite of Marriage and Parenthood support measures can be found on: go.gov.sg/mp2023enhanced-infographic

You may also contact the Baby Bonus Hotline at 1800-111-2222 (local) or +65-6253-7707 (overseas) during office hours.

 

 



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When will I receive the Baby Bonus cash gifts?
Answer:

Eligible Singaporean children born from 14 Feb 2023 will receive enhanced benefits. 

The Cash Gift is intended to support parents’ out-of-pocket caregiving costs.  Parents will receive the Cash Gift every 6 months till the child turns six-and-a-half years.

Child Order Born on or after 1 Jan 2015
(for each child)
Born on or after 14 Feb 2023
(for each child)
1st and 2nd $8,000 $11,000
3rd and subsequent birth order $10,000 $13,000

Time Amount of Cash Gift disbursed
  1st and 2nd Birth Orders 3rd and Subsequent Birth Orders
At birth $3,000 $4,000
6 months $1,500 $2,000
12 months $1,500 $2,000
18 months $1,000 $1,000
2 until 6.5 years + $400 every 6 months + $400 every 6 months
Total $11,000 $13,000

The enhanced Baby Bonus benefits was announced on 14 Feb 2023.  For eligible Singaporean children born from 14 Feb 2023 until the date the changes are implemented in 2024, the eligible children will continue to enjoy the current benefits.  The enhancements to the Cash Gift will be disbursed from early 2024.



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When can I receive the Government co-matching in the Child Development Account (CDA)?
Answer: You will receive the Government matching within 2 weeks (excluding public holidays) after saving into the Child Development Account (CDA), if the CDA has not exceeded the Government co-matching cap.

To check your child's CDA payments and “Remaining Cap Amount”, you can
log in using Singpass via “Family View” on Baby Bonus Online, select 'View Statement ' to view the CDA payment details and remaining cap amount.
You can also view your CDA transactions on the monthly statement sent by your CDA bank, or Internet Banking.

For a quick guide on the opening of a CDA and your child’s benefits, you can check out this
video under #BiteSizedBabyBonus in Baby Bonus Parenting Resources Facebook Page.

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How can I view my Child Development Account (CDA) transactions?
Answer:

You can view the transactions made in your Child Development Account (CDA) in the monthly statement sent by your CDA bank, or through Internet Banking.

You may also log in using Singpass via “Family View” on Baby Bonus Online, select 'View Statement ' to view the CDA payment details and remaining Cap amount.

For a quick guide on the opening of a CDA and your child’s benefits, you can check out this video under #BiteSizedBabyBonus in Baby Bonus Parenting Resources Facebook Page.

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Can 2 foreigners marry in Singapore?
Answer:

Two foreigners can marry in Singapore if they have met the rules and requirements for marriage. Please visit the 'Our Marriage Journey' website for the rules and requirements.  



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I am a Singaporean and my spouse-to-be is a foreigner. What is the process to register our marriage with the Registry of Marriages (ROM)?
Answer:

If you or your spouse-to-be is not a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident and you intend to be married in Singapore, the law requires at least one of you to be present in Singapore for a minimum of 15 continuous days. These 15 days, which do not include the day of arrival in Singapore, can be fulfilled in a single visit made to Singapore at any time before the marriage application is submitted.

 

Once this requirement is fulfilled, you may proceed to submit your marriage application on the 'Our Marriage Journey' website (Civil Marriage). The marriage application must be submitted at least 21 days before your intended date of marriage.  

 

Once you have submitted the application, you will receive an email notification of the successful application. Please take note of the appointment date and time with ROM for your Verification of Documents and Statutory Declaration (VD/SD). This appointment is usually done 1 to 14 days before your solemnisation date, and both parties (bride and groom) must be present with the relevant documents as stated in your Summary of Application.

 

Please note that current or former work permit holder who wishes to marry a Singapore citizen or Permanent Resident, should obtain approval from Ministry of Manpower (MOM) before proceeding to submit a marriage application. This is to ensure that the marriage application does not breach any work permit conditions. 

 

If you have any enquiries regarding this matter, you may enquire directly with the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).



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