SSS Branches Abroad: International SSS Offices and Contact Numbers | NoypiGeeks (2024)

The Social Security System or SSS is a Philippine-run social insurance program aimed for working individuals in the private, professional, or informal sectors. The SSS has been in active operation since 1954 by virtue of the Republic Act No. 1161.

In essence, all Filipinos who are working locally or abroad are entitled to become a member of the SSS as a means of investment for the future (but not to be confused with “stock investment” with guaranteed dividend pay). In fact, even non-Filipinos, provided that they are legitimate workers in the Philippines, are themselves eligible to become active SSS members and thereby reap its benefits in the future.

SSS for OFWs

For something that was born in the Philippines, it is easy for us to assume that all SSS branches can only be found in the country. In reality, the SSS now also have multiple branches abroad, aptly called SSS International Branches.

Although physical appearances are easily bridged by SSS’ remote hotline services based in its country of origin, there is indeed some benefits in having accessible physical locations from other countries of interest such as rendering immediate assistance and compulsory coverage to those members who are working from overseas.

Based on the December 2018 record of SSS, there were already a total of 1.14 million OFWs who are members of the state-run social insurance program, but only 550,000 members are active about their contributions.

As of April 2019, the SSS Contribution Table was updated where reference to it suggests that Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) members make a monthly contribution of at least Php960 or, for minimum earners, 12% of their Php8,000 salary. For members who managed to consistently comply with their mandatory contributions for at least 120 months are eligible for a monthly pension of Php3,200 should they retire.

See also:SSS Hotline Customer Service 24/7 Call and SMS Inquiry

SSS Branches International List of Locations

Presently there are a total of 23 international branches for SSS across a few significant continents, particular areas where overseas Filipinos are typically concentrated from. They include 7 unique branches across certain ASEAN countries, 10 branches throughout the Middle East, 3 branches within North America, and another 3 branches across Europe.

All of the aforementioned branches, with the exception of five, are found within the Philippine Embassy as well as the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO).

ASEAN Countries SSS Offices

SSS Branches in Middle Eastern Countries

SSS Foreign Branches in Europe

North American International SSS Contact Information