Employees (mandatory registration)

Mandatory registration in the contributory social security regime

 

Registration in the contributory social security regime is mandatory for all employees in both the public and private sectors.

 

Employees include all workers with a fixed-term or indefinite employment contract, from all sectors of activity, in accordance with the Labour Law, as well as all workers working for the State.
 

Registration of Employees

Employer

 

  • 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.

 

  • For Foreign Nationals:
    • Photocopy of valid passport (with at least 6 months validity)

 

  • In person at social security offices in Dili and at social security offices in municipalities and RAEOA;

Or

  • 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 

  • Online (under construction)

 

Until the date of submission of the first Remuneration Statement that includes the employee, with registration taking effect on the date of commencement of the professional activity.