Social Security Number
Requirements and conditions before a social security number & ID card are issued:
The following documents shall be required from individuals applying for Social Security Number:
If applicant is a Marshallese citizen:
- Birth certificate with the seal from the Ministry of Internal affairs, or
- Original passport, or
- Original ID card issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, or
- Valid driver’s license, or
- Vaccination card issued by the Ministry of Health
If applicant is a naturalized Marshallese:
- Original Marshallese passport; or
- Naturalization certificate from the AG’s Office; or
- Identification card for Marshallese citizens issued by the Department of Internal Affairs
If applicant is a U.S., Palauan or FSM citizen:
- Birth certificate, or
- Valid passport (original)
If applicant is a non- Marshallese, U.S., Palauan or FSM citizen:
- Original valid passport, and
- Valid entry permit from the Immigration Office, and
- Valid alien registration certificate from the Immigration Office, and
- Valid working permit from the Labor Office, and
- Valid employment contract if applicant is an employee
Note 1: RMI government employees (under PSC) are exempted from the work permit required by the Labor Office.
Note 2: For foreign students, proof of school attendance is required, aside from the above documents.
Note 3: 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.
Note 4: 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.
Note 5: 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.
If applicant is a volunteer (i.e. Worldteach Teacher, JOCV volunteer):
- original passport, and
- 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
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.
Replacement of SS identification cards
A fee of $5 per card shall be charged for replacement of social security ID cards, except for retirees.