Social Security International Operations

OIO is responsible for administering the Social Security program outside the U.S. and for the implementation of the benefit provisions of international agreements.  Since SSA has no offices outside the U.S., OIO is assisted by the Department of State's embassies and consulates throughout the world.  In the Philippines, the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office (VARO) in Manila assists.

Canada
British Virgin Islands
Samoa

In countries where there are a relatively large number of Social Security customers, American embassies and consulates (and VARO in Manila) have personnel who have been specially trained to provide a full range of services, including the taking of applications for benefits.

If you are in one of the following countries and require service, click on the appropriate country name for information about the office to contact.

If you are in any other country, you may write to us at:

Social Security Administration
Office of International Operations
P.O. Box 17775
Baltimore, Maryland  21235-7775

Some common on-line services and forms for foreign applicants and beneficiaries:

• BEST (Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool)
• Estimate your future benefits (planning calculators)
• Request a Social Security Statement
• Supplement to Claim of Person Outside the United States (SSA-21)
• Disability Report Form (SSA-3368)
• Disability Report Form Guide
• Application For A Social Security Card (Form SS-5-FS)
• Application for Special Benefits for World War II Veterans (SSA-2000)
• Obtain a replacement Medicare Card
• Request a Proof of Income Letter
• Obtain a Form SSA-1099 / 1042S - Social Security Benefit Statement
• Other SSA Forms