Ssa office of international affairs address

1. How do I contact Social Security outside the US?
2. Can I write a letter to Social Security?
3. Do I mail my Social Security application to my local office?
4. What happens to your Social Security number when you leave the US?
5. What happens to my Social Security if I live in another country?
6. Can I receive Social Security from two countries?
7. How do I send documents to Social Security?
8. How do you address an envelope to Social Security?
9. Is it OK to email Social Security?
10. How long can you live outside the U.S. without losing Social Security?
11. Does Social Security communicate by phone?
12. How long does it take to talk to Social Security?
13. How do I report foreign Social Security?
14. Can I collect Social Security if I move to another country?
15. Can a U.S. citizen collect Social Security while living abroad?
16. How long can you live outside the U.S. and still be a citizen?

How do I contact Social Security outside the US?

You can call our office at 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.

Can I write a letter to Social Security?

Witnesses can send their third-party letters directly to the Social Security Administration. The letter should reference the claimant's name and Social Security number.

Do I mail my Social Security application to my local office?

Call us if you have questions about who may sign your application. In most cases, you can take or mail this signed application with your documents to any Social Security office.

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.

What happens to my Social Security if I live in another country?

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 I receive Social Security from two countries?

The partner country similarly pays a partial, or prorated, benefit when combined coverage establishes entitlement. Thus, it is possible for a person to receive a totalized benefit under an agreement from one of the two countries or from both countries if he or she meets all the applicable requirements for entitlement.

How do I send documents to Social Security?

You can upload documents by using the Send Response for Individual Case link on the Electronic Records Express Home page. The upload function is also available while accessing a claimant's electronic folder through the Access Claimant's Electronic Folder link.

How do you address an envelope to Social Security?

Please include your Social Security number or claim number whenever you write to us. 6401 Security Blvd. Please do not send applications or documents needed to request a Social Security number or benefits to this address.

Is it OK to email Social Security?

You should never send your SSN by email. This is because you can't guarantee where the email will be stored or passed along after sending it. Furthermore, your SSN is at risk if either email account is hacked. So even if the email transfer is secure and you delete it on your side, there's still an unknown risk present.

How long can you live outside the U.S. without losing 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.

Does Social Security communicate by phone?

Generally, we will only contact you if you have requested a call or have ongoing business with us, but we will never: Threaten you with arrest of legal action. Suspend your Social Security number (SSN).

How long does it take to talk to Social Security?

The amount of time you will wait on the phone to speak to a live representative can vary, based on when you call and what issue you need resolved. In 2021, the average wait time was just over 13 minutes, according to data from the Social Security Administration.

How do I report foreign Social Security?

FATCA and Foreign Pensions

The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) is a similar program to FBAR reporting. Under FATCA filing requirements, all US citizens are required to report certain foreign assets to the IRS if they exceed certain thresholds. To do this, you would complete and file Form 8938.

Can I collect Social Security if I move to another 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.

Can a U.S. citizen collect Social Security while living abroad?

Can I Collect Social Security if I Live Outside the U.S.? If you are a U.S. citizen and qualify for Social Security retirement, family, survivor or disability benefits, you can receive your payments while living in most other countries.

How long can you live outside the U.S. and still be a citizen?

A naturalized citizen can live for as long as they wish in another country, with almost no risk to their U.S. citizenship status.