Valid ID in the Philippines – Guide on How to get a UMID Card
UMID – Unified Multi-Purpose ID is a union of SSS (Social Security System), GSIS (Government Service Insurance System, PhilHealth, and PAG-IBIG or HDMF (Home Development Mutual Fund.)
The UMID Card is one of the most accepted Valid IDs in the Philippines as it has high-security features plus you can get it personally from SSS or GSIS. Some may have ATM features that will allow you to withdraw cash.
Getting a UMID card is quite easy as long as you have a membership in SSS, GSIS or Philhealth and at least one contribution. The most popular one is getting it at the SSS branches with capturing sites. If you want to register; here is our guide in SSS Registration and Philheatlh registration.
Importante talaga ang valid ID, so kuha na kayo ng UMID Card since pwede ito gamitin for your Passport Application. Here’s how to get a UMID Card.
Table of Contents
UMID Identification Requirements
To be presented at the branch:
Primary ID
Only one of the following:
- SSS Id (old)
- Alien Certificate of Registration
- Driver’s License
- Firearm Registration
- License to Own and Possess Firearms
- National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance
- Passport
- Permit to Carry Firearms Outside of Residence
- Postal ID
- Seaman’s Book
- Voter’s ID CArd
Secondary ID or documents:
Any other 2 ID documents or cards not mentioned above. One should have a photo of you and your signature. So you can have a Company ID and Barangay clearance, for example.
UMID Additional Requirements
You must submit the original:
Old ID
If you have an old one and want it to be replaced, submit:
- Old SSS ID or UMID card
- Proof of Payment
Lost ID
If you lost your UMID card, then submit:
- Affidavit of Loss (Duly-notarized)
- Proof of Payment
Non-receipt of UMID Card
If you previously applied for a UMID Card, however, you haven’t received it (not delivered to you or you haven’t claimed it), then submit:
- Affidavit of Non-receipt (Duly notarized)
- Notice or Email from IMD (Identity Management Department) that the courier lost or was not able to deliver your UMID card
- Proof of Payment
Other reasons not stated here
- Proof of Payment
The replacement fee is Php 200.00.
UMID Card Application at SSS
1. Download and Print the UMID Card Application Form.
2. Fill up the form properly.
- Avoid erasures
- Put check marks on your answers
- Write “N/A” if not applicable
- Write height centimeters and weight in kilograms
- Place the distinguishing figures on your face
If you want to use the card as an ATM rather than a regular UMID card, please fill the details.
3. Before going to the SSS branch,
It is recommended to wear the following:
- Collared Shirt or Blouse (for picture taking)
The following are those you should not wear:
- Bandages or Accessories in the face (for picture taking)
- Sleeveless
- Eyeglasses (during picture taking)
- Colored Contact Lenses
- Metal Piercings on face
- Headgear
4. Go to the SSS Branch near you with a capturing site. Bring your ID/s and additional requirement if applicable.
UMID ID for first-time applicants is free, however, you need to pay Php 200.00 if you want a replacement.
5. Wait for your turn. Get your photo, fingerprints, and signature taken by the SSS Personnel. Get your acknowledgment stub from the SSS personnel. Don’t lose this as it will serve as your claiming stub too. You can also take a picture of it just in case.
6. Come back after 30 days of capture to the SSS Branch if you chose to pick it up. If you have it delivered, then you may have to wait for an additional 2 weeks if you are in NCR or an additional 4 weeks for other provinces. If you chose the ATM option, then claim it at the bank. Please claim it within 5 years or else it would be shredded or destroyed.
SSS Branches to get a UMID card
Here are the SSS Branches where you can get your picture and biometrics taken:
SSS Branches Abroad Where you can get a UMID card
You can have your UMID card issued abroad, here are the countries that have UMID Enrollment and capture sites. Please proceed to the consulates or embassies in:
- Bahrain
- Brunei
- Hong Kong
- Kuwait
- Macau
- Doha, Qatar
- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Singapore
- Taipei, Taiwan
- Abu-Dhabi, UAE
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Rome, Italy
- Milan, Italy
- London
- San Francisco, California
UMID Card Application at GSIS
This is only applicable for government employees.
1. Download and Print the UMID Card Application. Fill-up the form.
2. Go to any GSIS Branch (Union Bank or Land Bank if you want an ID/ATM) and bring two valid IDs as well as the filled up form.
3. When it is your turn, get your picture, fingerprints, and signature taken.
4. Wait for the text indicating where and when to get your UMID.
5. Bring a valid ID to Claim your UMID Card.
How to Activate The UMID Card
1. Upon the receipt of your UMID, go to any G-W@PS (GSIS Wireless Activated Processing System) at GSIS offices, government offices, capitol city hall or Robinsons Malls.
2. Place the eCard or Card on the card reader.
3. Touch the screen to select any pre-registered finger.
4. Put your selected finger to the scanner lightly to activate your UMID .
Getting a UMID Card is quite easy, though you need to go early in the branch in case there are a lot of people that want to get their data taken for UMID too. Please be reminded that the cards do not have your SS or GSIS number but rather a Common Reference Number. So don’t lose a copy of your number or register at SSS Online.
UMID also is one of the Valid IDs in the Philippines, so it is definitely advisable to have one ASAP. However, if you don’t have contributions or aren’t employed, then having a Postal ID or a Philippine Passport would be great for the validation of your identity. Should you want more how-to guides, please check our blogs.
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What if wala po primary id , pwede na po ba ang secondary id na lang para sa umid?
Yes po, 2 secondary
Pwde poba naka eyeglass sa umid id accepted po kyo totally blind KC kanan Mata ko at Malabo kaliwa
Depende po yan sa kukuha ng picture mo.
Dumating na po Umid id ko sa Sss Urdneta city Pangasinan.Maaari po bng pk4ward po nnyo sa Sss Tayug? slamat po!
you need to contact the branch po
Tanong ko lang po ready to pick up na po ang SSS UMID I’d ko sa toril branch, pwede po ba e-transfer sa tacurong branch? kasi po dito na ako nakatira sa Sultan Kudarat.
Salamat po
You’ll have to coordinate with SSS po, tawagan nyo po sila.
Hi, Ask ko lang po.. mali kasi yung buong first name ng Father ko sa SSS data ko. Magkakaproblema po ba ako sa future loans or benefits ko pag di ko nabago yun? Kung need naman pong baguhin, ano po kayang requirements? Salamat po..
Baka po pag-claim ng pension, mas better if ipa-change mo sa nearest SSS branch or outlet. Bring your PSA Birth Certificate and a valid ID.
Ok lng po b kumuha nang umid I’d kahit my kulay ang buhok? Nag aalaga po kc ako n baka Hindi ako picturan pagkuha nang umid I’d kc my kulay po ang buhok ko. Salamat po sa mkakasagot.
I think, Ok lang po.
Philippines ID lang po
Hi there, i have UMID ID, Din po, pero nasa pinas which is recieved namn ng family ko.
at ngbbyad ako sa sss ko. pero my question can i used this to pag ibig or ofw contribution to pay online or i need to apply another for that. which is i dont have any account sa pag ibig only sss lng po. sana u answer my question thanks a lot.
When can the UMID application in SSS resume? Thank you!
There’s no timeline given by the SSS.
Pwede po bang makareceive money from other country ang umid Id ko sa gsis?
Hi. May umid card application po ba para sa philhealth? Thanks
SSS at GSIS lang po
Hello po. I am working for a year na po. Gusto ko po sana kumuha ng SSS ID what are the requirements at nagpapa ID po ba sila ngayon?
Di pa sila nag-papa-ID ngayon due to the pandemic. Face to Face kasi. Read the article sa requirements.
Hi meron po ako E1 pero first time ko lang po kukuha ng UMID ID, kase 2016 pa po ako kumuha ng e1 di ko din naman po ginamit sa pag apply or work dahil highschool student po ako non. Ngayon pong college nagbabakasakali ho ako makakuha ng UMID gusto ko ho sana malaman if may bayad ho ba o wala ? Salamat po
wala pong bayad, however, di pa nag aaccept ang SSS ng nagpapa-id this pandemic 🙂
magkano po hulog sa UMID if unemployed maam? my E1 Form na po ako
pwede kang voluntary or self-employed, almost 400 yung lowest per month
First timer po akong kukuha ng SSS may babayaran po ba ako para maactivate yun number?
salMAT
Makakakuha po ba ako Ng umid kahit sa philhealt palang po ako nakakapag hulog ?
Usually, sa SSS po may hulog.
Hi. Thanks for this guide but I just wanted to ask po if can I get umid card kahit Hindi ako nakahulog for the past few months pero may hulog na ko before? Tska yung philhealth Id pero hindi talaga acceptable? Salamat po sa sagot in advance ?
Does SSS San Francisco, Ca. branch issue UMID for Filipino living in US? How does it work? I appreciate your response.
Thank you,
Del
try contacting them – Tel Nos. (415) 757-0641; E-mail: [email protected]
Hi po good pm mam pwedi ko pa po bah ma kuha ang umid ko or ipa send sa lbc.salamat po keep safe and god bless po
Hello po, you do it personally since they need to take a picture of you and scan your fingerprints. Currently, sa SSS di pa sila nagproprocess due to the pandemic. If nakapunta na kayo at gusto nyong i-claim, you can contact the SSS office.
Pwede po ba kumuha ng umid id kahit 1 year nang unemployed? Pero may 3 months hulog naman na po
pwede po, as long as registered ka sa sss
How to fill up the form perfectly
I went to SSS Las Pinas branch to apply for UMID id but was told that application are on hold on all branches at this time. When can I possibly apply for it?
You’ll need to wait for the decision of the SSS. Sa SSS branch na malapit sa amin, they are not yet accepting applicants.
Hi ya.
May I please ask It cleary stipulates Phil health members only can to apply however how can I apply Being a phil health member only and not either a GSIS or SSS and without an SSS number the application form requests. (Is a another form required) and It’s also referencing at least 1 valid payment Is made. (Is that too SSS or phil health) as if I’m phil health only and not a member of the others I would not have made any SSS contributions only valid Phil Health.
Your clarification would be dearly appreciated.
Kind regards
janice
Magtatanong lang po sana ako Kung pede pong kumuha Ng umid kahit matagal nang di nakakaghulog sa SSS?
How to avail umid id
Check the article above po.