Singaporean citizens will be receiving one-off SG60 vouchers as part of a national celebration marking Singapore’s 60th year of independence in 2025. These vouchers, distinct from CDC vouchers which are issued per household, are targeted at individuals and come under the SG60 Package announced during Budget 2025 by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
Starting from 10:00am on July 1, 2025, seniors aged 60 and above will be eligible to claim SG60 vouchers worth $800. Adults aged between 21 and 59 will be able to claim their vouchers valued at $600 from 10:00am on July 22, 2025.
The vouchers can be claimed online via the official portal at go.gov.sg/sg60v and will be distributed to approximately three million Singaporean adults. The entire scheme is expected to cost the Government around $2.02 billion. According to Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, the SG60 vouchers are intended to recognise the contributions of all Singaporeans in the country’s nation-building journey.
Each eligible Singaporean will receive a physical SG60 postcard in the mail, which includes a message from Prime Minister Wong and a QR code to facilitate the digital claim of their vouchers. The postcard designs have been created by differently abled artists, further reflecting inclusiveness in the national celebration.
According to a statement released on July 1 by the Community Development Council (CDC), seniors were given priority in the rollout of the vouchers in recognition of their long-standing contributions to Singapore’s growth. The early rollout also ensures that senior citizens can receive assistance in claiming the vouchers.
The claiming and spending mechanisms for SG60 vouchers follow the same model as that of CDC vouchers. Once claimed, a link will be sent via SMS from “gov.sg”. Those requiring support with the claiming process can approach community centres, clubs, or the SG Digital Community Hubs. From July 1 to July 11, 2025, about 200 volunteers from public institutions including ITE College West, Nanyang Polytechnic, and Tampines Meridian Junior College will be stationed at selected community centres. These volunteers will be working alongside CDC ambassadors to assist residents.
Each voucher allocation is split equally between two categories: participating supermarkets and participating hawkers/heartland merchants. This means that seniors will receive $400 for use at supermarkets and $400 for hawkers and merchants, while adults will receive $300 for each category. In total, the vouchers can be used at approximately 23,000 heartland businesses and eight major supermarket chains, namely Ang Mo Supermarket, Cold Storage, Giant Singapore, Hao Mart, FairPrice, Prime Supermarket, Sheng Siong, and U Stars Supermarket.
Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry, and Culture, Community and Youth, Low Yen Ling, explained during a briefing on June 25 that the vouchers are designed to help Singaporeans manage cost-of-living pressures. She also noted that around $1 billion worth of SG60 vouchers is expected to boost footfall and sales for heartland shops and hawkers.
Ms Low, who also chairs the Mayors’ Committee, highlighted the extended validity period of the vouchers. All SG60 vouchers can be used until December 31, 2026, offering Singaporeans a flexible 1.5-year window to gradually utilise the benefit.
The SG60 vouchers are one part of a larger set of SG60 initiatives unveiled in Budget 2025. These also include a personal income tax rebate, a commemorative gift for babies born in 2025, and $100 in SG Culture Pass credits for every Singaporean aged 18 and above.
Earlier in 2025, all Singaporean households received additional financial support through two CDC voucher distributions $300 in January and $500 in May. These vouchers remain valid until December 31, 2025.
Together, the SG60 Package represents a significant investment in both celebrating Singapore’s independence milestone and supporting the financial well-being of its citizens amid evolving economic challenges.
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