Proposal for CPF Contributions to be Paid when Foreign Spouses of Singaporeans Work

Debated in Parliament on 26 Jul 2021.

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Gan Thiam Poh proposed allowing foreign spouses of Singaporeans on Long-Term Visit Pass-Plus with Singaporean children to contribute to the CPF for housing loans.
The Ministry for Manpower explained that CPF is for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents, and foreign spouses on such passes are supported through other measures, including housing flexibility.
The Ministry stated that foreign spouses can already support housing loans with cash, and HDB considers case-by-case appeals to include their income for loan computations.
Permanent Residency would require CPF contributions, but current measures provide sufficient support without extending CPF to Long-Term Visit Pass-Plus holders.

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Gan Thiam Poh

Mr Gan Thiam Poh asked the Minister for Manpower whether the Ministry can allow the foreign spouse of a Singaporean who is holding a Long-Term Visit Pass Plus and who has Singaporean children to have CPF contributions that can be used to help support the family's housing loan.

Tan See Leng

The CPF system is designed to support Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents in their retirement, healthcare and housing needs. Long-Term Visit Pass-Plus holders married to Singapore Citizens are supported by other measures and such couples also receive support in the area of housing. If these foreign spouses are granted Permanent Residency, the requirement to contribute to CPF will begin.

A spouse on Long-Term Visit Pass-Plus can support the family’s housing loan through cash. For HDB flat owners, HDB exercises flexibility and considers appeals to include the foreign spouse’s income for the computation of the loan amount on a case-by-case basis.

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Gan Thiam Poh proposed allowing foreign spouses of Singaporeans on Long-Term Visit Pass-Plus with Singaporean children to contribute to the CPF for housing loans.
The Ministry for Manpower explained that CPF is for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents, and foreign spouses on such passes are supported through other measures, including housing flexibility.
The Ministry stated that foreign spouses can already support housing loans with cash, and HDB considers case-by-case appeals to include their income for loan computations.
Permanent Residency would require CPF contributions, but current measures provide sufficient support without extending CPF to Long-Term Visit Pass-Plus holders.

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Proposal for CPF Contributions to be Paid when Foreign Spouses of Singaporeans Work

Debated in Parliament on 26 Jul 2021.

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Gan Thiam Poh proposed allowing foreign spouses of Singaporeans on Long-Term Visit Pass-Plus with Singaporean children to contribute to the CPF for housing loans.
The Ministry for Manpower explained that CPF is for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents, and foreign spouses on such passes are supported through other measures, including housing flexibility.
The Ministry stated that foreign spouses can already support housing loans with cash, and HDB considers case-by-case appeals to include their income for loan computations.
Permanent Residency would require CPF contributions, but current measures provide sufficient support without extending CPF to Long-Term Visit Pass-Plus holders.

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Gan Thiam Poh

Tan See Leng

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Gan Thiam Poh proposed allowing foreign spouses of Singaporeans on Long-Term Visit Pass-Plus with Singaporean children to contribute to the CPF for housing loans.
The Ministry for Manpower explained that CPF is for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents, and foreign spouses on such passes are supported through other measures, including housing flexibility.
The Ministry stated that foreign spouses can already support housing loans with cash, and HDB considers case-by-case appeals to include their income for loan computations.
Permanent Residency would require CPF contributions, but current measures provide sufficient support without extending CPF to Long-Term Visit Pass-Plus holders.

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Proposal for CPF Contributions to be Paid when Foreign Spouses of Singaporeans Work

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Proposal for CPF Contributions to be Paid when Foreign Spouses of Singaporeans Work

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