Marshall Islands - Apply for Social Security Number and ID Card

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Procedure

1. Go to Marshall Islands Social Security Administration (MISSA) Office.
2. Fill out an application form for Employer ID number. You can download the form here.
3. Submit required documents. (Please see below for information.)
4. Pay the fee.

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Required Documents

If applicant is a Marshallese citizen:

• Birth certificate with the seal from the Ministry of Internal affairs,
• Original passport,
• Original ID card issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs,
• Valid drivers license,
• Vaccination card issued by the Ministry of Health

If applicant is a naturalized Marshallese:

• Original Marshallese passport;
• Naturalization certificate from the AGs Office;
• Identification card for Marshallese citizens issued by the Department of Internal Affairs

If applicant is a U.S., Palauan or FSM citizen:

• Birth certificate,
• Valid passport (original)

If applicant is a non- Marshallese, U.S., Palauan or FSM citizen:

• Original valid passport,
• Valid entry permit from the Immigration Office,
• Valid alien registration certificate from the Immigration Office,
• Valid working permit from the Labor Office,
• Valid employment contract if applicant is an employee

If applicant is a volunteer (i.e. Worldteach Teacher, JOCV volunteer):

• original passport
• any proof of being a volunteer

If applicant is a missionary and non-Marshallese, U.S., Palauan or FSM citizen:

• Valid original passport, and
• Certification from the sponsor, and
• Valid entry permit from the Immigration Office, and
• Valid alien registration certificate from the Immigration Office

If applicant is from the diplomatic corps:

• Valid original passport, and
• Marshallese diplomatic visa or Embassy certificate

Office Locations & Contacts

Marshall Islands Social Security Administration (MISSA)

• Address: P.O. Box 175, Majuro MH 96960
  Republic of the Marshall Islands
• Phone: (692)625-3101
• Mobile: (692)625-3101
• Fax: (692)625-4570
• Email: [email protected]

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Fees

A fee of $5 per card - replacement of social security ID cards (except retirees)

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Instructions

• RMI government employees (under PSC) are exempted from the work permit required by the Labor Office.
• For foreign students, proof of school attendance is required, aside from the below documents.
• If applicant claims to be a half-Marshallese or related to a Marshallese, his or her citizenship shall be based on what passport he or she carries.
• If applicant claims that his or her work permit, entry permit and alien registration are not yet available (still being processed), no social security number shall be issued unless there is a written confirmation from the Labor and Immigration Offices.
• No SS number shall be issued if the entry permit or alien registration certificate shows that the applicant is a dependent, even if the applicant is already issued a valid work permit by the Labor Office.
• No social security number shall be issued to dependents of non-resident workers who are not legally authorized to work in the Marshall Islands.
• Dependents of non-resident workers who are students enrolled in Marshallese schools may be given social security numbers, but have to present proof of enrollment. No social security number shall be issued to dependents of non-resident workers who are not legally authorized to work in the Marshall Islands.
• Dependents of non-resident workers who are students enrolled in Marshallese schools may be given social security numbers, but have to present proof of enrollment.

Required Information

• name to be shown on card
• full name at birth
• mailing address
• telephone number
• date of birth
• present age
• your occupation
• citizenship
• place of birth
• sex
• marital status
• present/previous employer
• mother's name at her birth
• father's name

Need for the Document

A Social Security Number is a nine-digit number which will help the Social Security accurately record your covered wages or self-employment earnings.

Following are the procedures on how to apply for Social Security Number and ID card in Marshall Islands.

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Marshall Islands Social Security Administration

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