Law Summary
Application Points and Accessibility
- Applications are accepted at SSS POEA Branch, all local SSS branch offices nationwide, and SSS representative offices abroad.
- Overseas offices located at Philippine Embassies in Riyadh, Brunei, Hong Kong, Kuwait, London, Qatar, and Taipei.
Required Identification Documents for Application
- Primary acceptable IDs include: passport, Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) card, Seafarer’s Identification and Record Book (SIRB), and valid driver’s license.
- In absence of primary IDs, applicants may present any two of the alternative documents, provided at least one has a photo.
List of Alternative Acceptable Identification Documents
- Alien Certificate of Registration
- Birth Certificate
- Certification from cultural or Muslim affairs offices
- Fisherman’s Card (BFAR-issued)
- GSIS Member’s Record
- Health or Medical Card
- IDs from PRC-recognized professional associations
- Major Credit Card
- Marriage Contract
- Old GSIS or SSS ID Cards
- Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) ID Card
- Police Clearance
- Postal ID
- Savings Account Passbook
- Senior Citizen Card
- SS Blue Card for company representatives
- Transcript of Records
- TIN Card
- Valid NBI Clearance
- Voter’s ID
Processing Time and Notification
- Processing of new biometrics ID cards takes approximately one month.
- Applicants are notified of ID card availability by text message or phone call.
Administrative Authority
- The issuance and administration of the biometrics ID cards are managed by the Social Security System, Administrator Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz.
Purpose of Advisory
- Issued for information and guidance of all concerned applicants and stakeholders regarding the biometrics ID card issuance process and requirements.