13.4 Aliens and U.S. Citizens Living Abroad: Nonresident Alien - General
I live in a foreign country. How do I get a social security number
for my dependent who qualifies for a social security card?
Use Form SS-5-FS which may be obtained from the Social Security Administration.
References:
My spouse is a nonresident alien. How can I get a nonworking social
security number for her?
Each foreign person who does not have and cannot obtain a social security number must use an IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) on any U.S. tax return or refund claim filed. For additional information on ITINs click on Individual Taxpayer Identification Number.
References:
- Publication 1915 (PDF), Understanding Your IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
- Publication 519, U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens
- Form W-7 (PDF), Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
- Tax Topic 851, Resident and Non-Resident Aliens
- Tax Topic 852, Dual Status Aliens