National citizens working abroad

(optional Registration)

Voluntary registration in the contributory social security regime

 

Registration in the contributory social security regime is optional for the following workers who are fit for work:

  • Self-employed, including informal sector (national citizens or foreigners)
  • Domestic service workers (national citizens or foreigners)
  • Managers and Directors of companies (national citizens or foreigners)
  • National citizens  working abroad
  • Unemployed workers with at least 3 years of social security contributions (national citizens or foreigners)


 

National citizens working abroad

The national citizen working abroad, who is not contributing to the compulsory general regime in Timor-Leste and is not covered by an International Social Security Convention to which Timor-Leste is bound.

The national citizen working abroad must choose the contribution band.

Certification of fitness for work of national citizens residing in foreign territories is  issued by the attending physician of the person concerned and authenticated by a public health institution of the country of residence.

 

  • For National Citizens, at least two Identification documents among the following:
    • Photocopy of the Electoral Card;
    • Photocopy of Identity Card (ID card with at least 6 months validity);
    • Photocopy of Birth Certificate.

If the worker does not have an identity card, the initial registration can be done with the electoral card and the Birth Certificate.

If there is a second registration and the employee does not know his/her Social Security Identification Number (NISS), the employee must present the same identification documents as for the first registration.

 

  • By email (by sending a completed, scanned and signed form with all the necessary documents attached) to the social security email address: seguranca.socialtl@gmail.com 

Or

  • In person at the Consulates or Embassies of Timor-Leste in the country where you are performing professional duties

Or

  • Online (under construction)
     

Whenever the worker is willing to, as it is not mandatory.