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Contact Us by Phone You can call our office 410-965-0160. You will need to pay for the call because we do not currently have a toll-free service for calls from outside the U.S. If you call, please do so between 9:00am and 4:00pm Eastern U.S time.

1. How do I apply for Social Security if I live abroad?
2. How do I talk to someone in Social Security?
3. What happens to your Social Security number when you leave the US?
4. Can I get Social Security if I am out of country?
5. What happens to Social Security when you move overseas?
6. Can you talk to Social Security by phone?
7. Can you chat with Social Security online?
8. How can I get Social Security to answer the phone?
9. How long can a US citizen live abroad?
10. Can you live in us without Social Security number?
11. Can you have a US Social Security number and not be a US citizen?
12. How long can you live outside the U.S. and still collect Social Security?
13. Can green card holder receive Social Security while living abroad?
14. Do you have to notify Social Security when you travel internationally?
15. Can I lose my green card if I live abroad?

How do I apply for Social Security if I live abroad?

To find out if you are eligible to receive benefits in a foreign country, contact Social Security's Office of Earnings & International Operations at www.ssa.gov/foreign or 410-965-0160.

How do I talk to someone in Social Security?

You can call our National 800 Number at 1-800-772-1213 between 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Wait times to speak to a representative are typically shorter early in the day (between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. local time) or later in the afternoon (between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. local time).

What happens to your Social Security number when you leave the US?

What happens to a Social Security account if an individual leaves the United States? The SSN number remains valid. However, generally, if an individual leaves the United States for more than six (6) months, he or she is no longer eligible for Social Security benefits.

Can I get Social Security if I am out of country?

If you are a U.S. citizen, you may receive your Social Security payments outside the U.S. as long as you are eligible for them.

What happens to Social Security when you move overseas?

If you are a resident of a country that has a U.S. social security agreement, (other than Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Sweden, or Switzerland), we will continue your U.S. Social Security payments.

Can you talk to Social Security by phone?

We are available to assist you by telephone, mail, or at www.ssa.gov/agency/contact/ through the internet. Our toll-free number is 1-800-772-1213. Teleservice representatives are on duty to answer your calls between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Can you chat with Social Security online?

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How can I get Social Security to answer the phone?

You may also contact us by email at [email protected]. For general Social Security inquiries, call us toll-free at 1-800-772-1213 or 1-800-325-0778 (TTY) between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. We can answer most questions over the phone.

How long can a US citizen live abroad?

Absences of more than 365 consecutive days

You must apply for a re-entry permit (Form I-131) before you leave the United States, or your permanent residence status will be considered abandoned. A re-entry permit enables you to be abroad for up to two years. Apply for a re-entry permit.

Can you live in us without Social Security number?

You need an SSN to get a job, collect Social Security benefits, and receive some other government services. If you're temporarily in the United States to work, your employer will ask for your SSN.

Can you have a US Social Security number and not be a US citizen?

Generally, only noncitizens authorized to work in the United States by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) can get an SSN. SSNs are used to report a person's wages to the government and to determine that person's eligibility for Social Security benefits.

How long can you live outside the U.S. and still collect Social Security?

If you leave the U.S., we will stop your benefits the month after the sixth calendar month in a row that you are outside the country. You can make visits to the United States for specific periods of time, depending on how long you've been outside, to continue receiving your benefits.

Can green card holder receive Social Security while living abroad?

Eligible green card holders can get their Social Security benefits when they live abroad; however, where they reside and how long they remain outside of the U.S. can have consequences.

Do you have to notify Social Security when you travel internationally?

If you are traveling outside the U.S. for an extended amount of time, it's important that you tell Social Security the date you plan to leave and the date you plan to come back, no matter how long you expect your travel to last. Then we can let you know whether your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will be affected.

Can I lose my green card if I live abroad?

Remaining outside the United States for more than one year may result in a loss of Lawful Permanent Resident status.