Applying for a Social Security Number (SSN)

All employees working in the Republic of Palau must have a valid Palau Social Security number. Also, with the start of the new Healthcare Fund program, all dependents, including babies and young kids, are required to have valid Palau SSNs if the parents wish to enroll them under their accounts. (point to enrollment information)

Below are requirements for Palau and foreign citizens who would like to apply for a Palau SSN:

Processing Time

If your SSN application is complete and all documents have been provided to the SS office, your SS card will be available after 24 hours.

Replacement and Duplicate SS Cards

If your SS card is in poor condition, you may turn in your SS card to the SS office and request for a replacement. As long as you submit your old card, there is no charge when you receive a new SS card.

If you have lost or misplaced your SS card, you must show identification to the SS office in order to receive a new SS card. Replacement cards for lost or stolen SS cards are $2.00 each.

If you would like a duplicate copy of you or your child's SS card, duplicate cards cost $2.00 each.

Off-Island Applicants

If you are residing outside of Palau but would like to apply for a Palau Social Security number, download the Application for Social Security Number. Complete the application and gather all the required documents outlined above. All documents, including the application, must be notarized and sent to our office.

Once your Social Security card has been processed, we will send it to the address indicated on the application. If you prefer to have it picked up by someone in Palau, please provide the name of the person. We will require him or her to present their identification in order to receive your Social Security card.