Social Security Number
APPLICATION & REQUIREMENTS
How to Apply for a Social Security Number (SSN)
Fill out the downloadable form below and bring ALL the necessary documents.
Requirements for NATURAL BORN Marshallese citizens
Bring ANY of the following documents:
- Birth certificate with the seal from the Ministry of Internal affairs
- Original passport
- Original ID card issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs
- Valid driver’s license, or
- Vaccination card issued by the Ministry of Health
Requirements for NATURALIZED Marshallese citizens
Bring ANY of the following documents:
- Original Marshallese passport
- Naturalization certificate from the AG’s Office
- Identification card for Marshallese citizens issued by the Department of Internal Affairs
Bring ANY of the following documents:
- Birth certificate
- Valid passport (original)
Bring ALL of the following documents:
- 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
- Certification from the sponsor, if applicant is a missionary
Bring ALL of the following documents:
- Original Passport
- Any proof of being a volunteer
Bring ALL of the following documents:
- Valid original passport
- Marshallese diplomatic visa or embassy certificate
Other Notes
Exemptions from work permit
- RMI government employees (under PSC) are exempted from the work permit required by the Labor Office.
For students
- For foreign students, proof of school attendance is required, aside from the above documents.
- 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.
Citizenships
- 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.
Issuance of social security number
- 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.
Other Services
- SSN Replacement ($5 per card) Retirees are exempted from this fee.