How to apply for the Working Family Allowance Scheme? What documentary proof needs to be submitted with the application?

Claim period
The claim period of the Working Family Allowanc (WFA) covers the immediate past six calendar months before the submission of the application. e.g. For applications submitted during the period from 1 to 30 April 2019, the claim period should be from October 2018 to March 2019. 

Access to Application Forms and Guidance Notes

(a) Online download
WFA website: wfa.gov.hk > Application Documents & Leaflets

(b) To obtain the Application Forms and Guidance Notes in person

Submission of Application

• By post to P.O. Box 62600 of the Kwun Tong Post Office [Working Family Allowance Office of the Working Family and Student Financial Assistance Agency] (insufficient postage will lead to non-delivery of application documents to the WFAO) ; or
• By using Drop-in Boxes

Note: The WFAO does not accept applications submitted by e-mail or fax.

• Applicants can also submit the application documents through the Scheme’s website (wfa.gov.hk), the Commonly Used Government Forms at GovHK (www.gov.hk) or Government Forms website (www.info.gov.hk/forms).

Documents to be submitted for the application

• Original copy of Application Form (WFA001B);
• Other Supplementary Form(s) to be used depending on the situation (if applicable)(WFA002B to WFA009B). “Form for Reporting the Working Hours of Other Family Members” (LIFA003B) is no longer applicable upon the implementation of the enhancements on 1 April 2018 and hence is no longer provided ;
• Checklist for Submission of Documents for Application (WFA200B) ; and
• Documentary proof (see the table below)(Only required to provide the copy of documents unless specified)