Becoming a Member
IS IT COMPULSORY?
YES
Employed
A Tuvaluan citizen
Between 15 and 55 years of age
Paid for work contract for/of service
NO
Self-Employed
A Domestic Servant
A non-Tuvaluan citizen
Have withdrawal all your contributions and have opted not to re-join TNPF
IMPORTANT
If you are not a TNPF member, you could join as a Voluntary Member.
Determining Contributions
Employee Contribution
13%
Employer Contribution
10%
All employees are required to deduct 13% of their gross earnings per month to TNPF and their Employer will need to pay 10%. This will total up to 26%.
From the total contributions received by TNPF for a member, 73.91% of the amount received with be deposited into the respective members' Retirement Account while 26.09% will be deposited into the respective members' MEDU account
IMPORTANT
Employer can now match the 13% as an incentive for their employee, calculating to a total of 26% PF Contributions per month.
WHAT DO YOU NEED?
Before visiting TNPF, please bring the following:
Birth Certificate or Bio Data
Valid Photo ID (if available)
Employer Details (if employed)
Completed Registration Form
REGISTRATION PROCESS
VISIT THE TNPF OFFICE
Visit the Tuvalu National Provident Fund (TNPF) during working hours.
COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION FORM
Fill in the Registration Form & Nomination. Provide accurate personal information.
SUBMIT YOUR DOCUMENTS
Hand your completed form together with the required documents to the TNPF Officer.
VERIFICATION
Your information will be checked and processed by the TNPF officer.
RECEIVE YOUR ID NUMBER
Once approved, your uniqueTNPF ID Number will be issued.
COLLECT YOUR TNPF ID CARD
When your registeration has been completed, you can collect your TNPF Member ID Card.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Birth Certificate
Photo Identification (if available)
Registration Form
Nomination Form
DOWNLOAD FORMS
You can download the registration forms before visiting the office.
Member Registration & Nomination Form
Change of Nomination Form
Voluntary Member Registration Form
Minor Voluntary Registration Form
NEED HELP?
If you need assistance with registration, please contact TNPF or visit the office. Our staff are here to help you.