Federal Benefits / Social Security
You may contact us in a variety of ways but the most efficient way is by using our online form.
Please also take note of our privacy policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
- For general inquiries see: Contacting the Madrid Federal Benefits Unit
- Social Security Numbers (SSN)
- Reporting a Change of Address
- Reporting a Death (Certification of Death of a Social Security Beneficiary)
- Starting or Changing a Direct Deposit
- Filing for Benefits or Medicare (Certification of Request for Benefits or Medicare)
- Services provided by the Madrid Federal Benefits Unit
- Annual Social Security Statements
- Foreign Enforcement Questionnaire (Forms SSA-7161 or SSA-7162) and Foreign Enforcement Suspensions
Related Websites
- For a list of websites please see the "Additional Info" box on the right.
FBU Closed on Fridays
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Effective Friday, May 16, 2012, the FBU section of the Embassy will be closed on Fridays. In addition, our regular walk-in hours, from Monday through Thursday, will change to 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. However, our telephone service will remain unchanged and continue to be 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM., Monday through Friday.
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