By David Vinokurov
Social Security Payments Outside the United States
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Introduction
If you are receiving Title II Social Security benefits and are leaving or have already left the United States, the information on this site explains how your payments may be affected. It explains what types of events you need to report and how to report to us so we can make sure you receive all the Title II Social Security payments you are entitled to receive. You can also learn how to conduct Social Security business while outside the United States.
Payments Abroad Screening Tool
The Payments Abroad Screening Tool will help you learn if you can receive benefits outside the United States. By answering a few short questions, you will learn if your Social Security payments will continue.
Check here to view who this tool does not apply to along with more information on how to apply for benefits and report changes.
Publication
Here you will find Social Security—Your Payments While You Are Outside the United States (Publication No. 05-10137). It explains how your benefits might be affected and other important information you need to know about Social Security outside the United States. For more information, see Things that must be reported and How to report.
Fact Sheet
Here you will find the English and Spanish version of Social Security Payment Requirements for Most North, Central And South American Citizens Living Outside the United States (01/08) (61-011), Español.
Requirements for Dependents/Survivors
Look here if you receive benefits as a dependent or survivor of the worker as there are additional U.S. residency requirements that may affect your right to receive Social Security payments while you are outside the United States.
If you have questions about your individual claim and you are in the United States, please call or visit your local Social Security office. If you are outside the United States, see our list of Contacts for Services outside the U.S.
David Vinokurov
District Manager – Trenton, NJ
Social Security Administration
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