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Jamaica - Obtain a NIS Number

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ProcedureEdit

How to Apply

  1. To register and obtain National Insurance Scheme (NIS) Number, you should visit NIS office. please view the NIS contact details in “Offices and Contacts” section below
  2. Obtain the application form for registration from any of the NIS office or download it form the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s (MLSS) website via this link: NIS Forms – Ministry of Labour and Social Security (mlss.gov.jm)
  3. You can also obtain the application directly via this link: Individual registration: Link and for Employer Registration: Link
  4. Read and complete the application form accordingly
  5. Submit the complete application to the NIS office along with the original or notarised copy of document proving your age i.e., birth certificate or passport
  6. The NIS official will verify your application if it meets the required standard and enter your details into their system for processing
  7. Then the application will be processed and you will be issued with a NIS registration Number

NOTE:

  • Married women must also submit the original or notarised copy of their marriage certificate if their proof of name is the birth certificate or if their married name is not recorded in their passport.
  • If you are unable to submit the application by yourself, you can send a third part with an authorisation letter to act on your behalf.


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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Complete application form
  • Passport
  • Marriage certificate for married woman
  • Authorization letter for third parties
  • Birth certificate


Office Locations & ContactsEdit

National Insurance Scheme
Address:14 National Heroes Circle
Kingston 4 Jamaica
Tel: 876-922-8000 0r 888-991-2089
Email: [email protected]
Website: Link

EligibilityEdit

  • All persons who are gainfully occupied in insurable employment are required to be registered, providing that they are between the ages of 18 and 70 males and 18 and 65 females. These persons are categorized as employed persons, self-employed persons, voluntary contributors, both employers and employees.


FeesEdit

  • Registration is Free


ValidityEdit

  • NIS registration is valid forever


Documents to UseEdit

  • Individual registration: Link
  • Employer Registration: Link


Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

  • Within one day


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InstructionsEdit

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e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.


Required InformationEdit

  • Last Name/ First Name/ Middle Name(s)/ Maiden Name (if applicable)
  • Name of Spouse (if married)
  • Date of Marriage
  • Submit Deed Poll if applicable.
  • Date of Birth
  • State and Country of Birth
  • Tax Registration Number
  • Marital Status
  • Home Address
  • Mailing Address (if different from home address)
  • E-mail Address
  • Contact Number(s)
  • Father’s/ Mothers Name
  • Name of Employer
  • Address of Employer
  • Employer’s Reference Number
  • National identity number/ Passport number/Birth Certificate number/ Deed Poll number/ Marriage Certificate number
  • National Insurance Number
  • Reason why do you want to become a voluntary contributor. (in case of voluntary contribution)
  • Nature of the business that is operated
  • Total number of employees in the establishment.
  • Date from which the employer becomes liable to contribute N. I. S


Need for the DocumentEdit

  • NIS registration is compulsory to all employed persons in Jamaica. It is administered under the National Insurance Act and offers some financial protection to you and your family against loss of income arising from injury on the job, sickness, retirement and/or death of the bread winner among other many other benefits


Information which might helpEdit

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Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.


External LinksEdit

  • Ministry of Land and Social Security: Link


OthersEdit

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