What is the amount of benefits a child will receive if he/she obtains Singapore Citizenship some time after birth?



If either you or your spouse is a citizen at the time of your child's birth, your child will be eligible for the full amount of Baby Bonus benefits. If you and your spouse are not citizens at the time of your child's birth, the benefits will be pro-rated according to the date of your child's citizenship. Please see Tables 2a to 2b for the amount of benefits.

Child born on or after 17 August 2008

Table 2a: Amount of Pro-rated Cash Gift for Child born on or after 17 August 2008

Age of child who becomes a Singapore Citizen
Amount of Cash Gift for 1st or 2nd Child
Amount of Cash Gift for 3rd or 4th Child

Before 6 months of age


$4,000



$6,000

6 or more months of age but before 12 months of age


$3,000



$4,500

12 or more months of age but
before 18 months of age


$2,000



$3,000

18 or more months of age but before 24 months of age


$1,000



$1,500

Beyond 24 months of age


Nil



Nil