The Singapore Government has announced the Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) Payment 2025 of $3267 to extend financial support to low-income workers. This initiative seeks to support low-wage earners in Singapore through cash payments and CPF top-ups on a monthly basis.
If you wonder who qualifies for this scheme, how much do you get, and when the payments will be made-the article answers all questions in detail.
What is $3267 WIS Payment 2025?
The Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) is a government scheme to supplement lower-wage workers’ income. The maximum disbursement to eligible individuals in 2025 is $3267 yearly, which will be disbursed in monthly payments along with CPF top-ups.
This program encourages Singaporeans to work while assisting them in meeting their basic living expenses.
WIS Payment 2025 Requirements
In order to be eligible for the $3267 WIS Payment in 2025, applicants have to fulfill the following eligibility criteria:
- Applicants must be Singaporean citizens and 30 years old or above in 2025, must have a gross monthly income between $500 and $2,500, should be residing in a place with an annual value not exceeding $21,000, and should not own more than one property.
- An applicant must also be employed or self-employed, working for at least 6 months in a calendar year. In the case of employees, employers must contribute to their CPF monthly, while self-employed must contribute to CPF MediSave.
How Much Will You Receive?
The maximum payout in 2025 for the WIS Payment is $3267 annually. Recipients in employment will receive cash payments and CPF top-ups in equal monthly installments, while those few self-employed may expect slightly less, with the same mode of payment.
Monthly Payment Schedule 2025
The WIS payment will be credited to the bank account or CPF account of eligible individuals every end of the month. This means the WIS payment will be made at the end of each month for the period January to December.
How to Apply for $3267 WIS Payment?
Employees who are eligible need not manually apply for WIS Payment processing as payouts will be done automatically based on CPF contributions.
Self-employed persons must declare their income and contribute to CPF MediSave to qualify for the payout. The steps are as follows: Declare income through the IRAS e-Service portal, make CPF MediSave contributions, and await confirmation of WIS payment via SMS or email.
Conclusion
The $3267 WIS Payment 2025 is yet another great initiative taken up to support low-income workers in Singapore through regular monthly disbursements and bolstering their retirement savings through CPF top-ups. Ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements and that your CPF contributions are current for you to automatically enjoy the benefits.