As a courtesy to readers, this message has been reprinted in its entirety as issued by the US Embassy in Bogotá.

Medellín

Location: Centro Colombo Americano – Carrera 45 #53-24, Medellín, Colombia

Dates: Monday August 26^th, 2024 from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM

Tuesday August 27^th, 2024  from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM

Wednesday August 28^th, 2024 from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-3:00PM

Bogotá

Location: Centro Colombo Americano – Calle 98 No. 17-32. Bogotá, Colombia

Dates: Thursday August 29^th, 2024 from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM

Friday August 30^th, 2024 from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM

Cali

Location: Centro Colombo Americano – Calle 13 Norte No 8-45, Barrio Granada, Cali

Dates: Monday August 26^th, 2024 from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM

Tuesday August 27^th, 2024 from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM

Wednesday August 28^th, 2024 from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-3:00PM

Barranquilla

Location: Amcham Barranquilla – Cl. 76 #54-11, Nte. Centro Histórico, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia

Dates: Thursday August 29^th, 2024 from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM

Friday August 30^th, 2024 from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM

Please schedule an appointment by sending an email to FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov with the subject line: “APPOINTMENT SSA – COLOMBIA”. Please include your full name, Social Security number, telephone, and service required in the body of the message. You must bring original documents as well as a photocopy of each document required.

If you wish to submit your Foreign Enforcement Questionnaire SSA 7162/7161 form, no appointment is required. You may drop the form during service hours at the above locations.

How to prepare for your appointment:

Foreign Enforcement Questionnaire (FEQ): FEQ are colloquially known as “proof of life” forms; these were mailed to individuals with a mailing address in Ecuador with Social Security numbers ending in 50 through 99. Complete the FEQ SSA-7162 form if you receive payments in your own name. Complete the FEQ SSA-7161 form if you receive payments through a representative payee. Do not bring a duplicate Foreign Enforcement Questionnaire if you already mailed one in the second half of 2024. The Federal Benefits Unit cannot confirm if your previously submitted questionnaire was received and will not respond to inquiries requesting confirmation. You will need to verify the status of delivery with the tracking number provided by your shipping company.

Application for Social Security Benefits: For each applicant, bring an original and a copy of the birth certificate and U.S. passport. If applying for auxiliary benefits or survivor’s benefits as the spouse of a deceased beneficiary, bring the original and copy of the marriage and death certificate.

Application for Social Security Number Card:  For each applicant, bring an original and a copy of the birth certificate and U.S. passport, and completed form SS-5FS.

To learn more about the services offered by the Regional Federal Benefits Unit visit: https://do.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/social-security/

As a service to readers, this message has been reprinted in its entirety as issued by the US Embassy in Bogotá.

Cali

Location:
Centro Colombo Americano – Cali
Calle 13 Norte No 8-45, Barrio Granada, Cali

Dates:

• Monday, July 31 from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
• Tuesday, August 1 from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
• Wednesday, August 2 from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Medellín

Location:
Centro Colombo Americano – Medellín
Carrera 45 #53-24, Medellín, Colombia

Dates:

• Monday, July 31 from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
• Tuesday, August 1 from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
• Wednesday, August 2 from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Bogotá

Location:
Centro Colombo Americano – Bogotá
Calle 98 No. 17-32. Bogota, Colombia

Dates:

• Thursday, August 3 from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
• Friday, August 4 from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM

Barranquilla

Location:
American Chamber of Commerce
Calle 76 No. 54-11. Barranquilla, Colombia

Dates:

• Thursday, August 3 from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
• Friday, August 4 from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM

Appointments:

Please schedule appointment by sending an email to FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov on the subject line write: “APPOINTMENT SSA – COLOMBIA”. Please include your name, SS number, telephone and service required. You must bring original documents as well as a photocopy of each document required.

What to Bring for Social Security Services

(please bring legible copies of all documents to be submitted):

Applying for Social Security Benefits:

Bring originals and copies of the following for all applicants: Birth Certificate, passport – if applying for auxiliary benefits or survivor’s benefits marriage and/or death certificates

Social Security Number Card Application: Bring a copy of your valid U.S. passport, Certificate of Birth Abroad or original birth certificate and completed form SS-5FS.

Foreign Enforcement Questionnaire (FEQ):

Colloquially known as “proof of life” forms, these were mailed to individuals that have a mailing address in Colombia registered with Social Security if the last two numbers of the Social Security under which you receive benefits are 00 through 49. If your benefits were suspended, please bring the filled out and signed SSA-7162 form and a valid ID if you receive benefits for yourself or a SSA-7161 form if you are a representative payee for someone else.

We will be unable to accept forms for those whose last two digits are 50 through 99 as you will receive these in the mail around June/July 2023. To learn more about the services offered by the Regional Federal Benefits Unit visit: https://do.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/social-security/.

The best way to reach the Regional Federal Benefits Unit is by email at FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov.

The Social Security Administration resumed mailing Foreign Enforcement Questionnaires [forms SSA-7161 and SSA-7162] in late June 2022. Forms were mailed to individuals whose last two digits of their Social Security or claim number end in 00-49, Representative Payees, individuals over 90 years old and anyone who did not respond in 2019. If the first form was not received, a second form was mailed in late October 2022 and should have been returned by mail before December 2022. Individuals who did not return these forms could have their benefits suspended.

Please visit the Regional Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) page for more information or contact the Federal Benefits Unit directly at FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov for more information.

Please do not contact Finance Colombia! Contact the Social Security administration directly, via the links above!

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As a service to readers, this message has been reprinted in its entirety as issued by the US Embassy in Bogotá.

Medellin

Location:

Centro Colombo Americano – Medellín  Carrera 45 #53 – 24. Medellin, Colombia

Dates:

Tuesday, November 16, 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM

Wednesday, November 17, 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM

Appointments: Walk-in Services will not be available. To schedule an appointment please send an email to FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov, and in the subject line include: “APPOINTMENT SSA – MEDELLIN”. Please bring original documents as well as a photocopy of each document.

Bogota 

Location:

Centro Colombo Americano – Bogota

Calle 98 # 17-32. Bogota, Colombia

Dates:

Thursday, November 18, 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM

Friday, November 19, 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM

Appointments: Walk-in Services will be available. To schedule an appointment please send an email to FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov, and in the subject line include: “APPOINTMENT SSA – BOGOTA”. Please bring original documents as well as a photocopy of each document.

Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment by contacting the FBU Santo Domingo at 809-368-7011, Mondays and Thursdays from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM Colombia time. 

WHAT TO BRING FOR SOCIAL SECURITY SERVICES

(please bring legible copies of all documents to be submitted): 

Applying for Social Security Benefits:

Bring originals and copies of the following for all applicants: birth certificate, passport, and if applying for auxiliary benefits or survivor’s benefits please bring the marriage and/or death certificates.

Social Security Number Card Application:

Bring a copy of your valid U.S. passport, Certificate of Birth Abroad or original birth certificate and completed form SS-5FS.

Change of Address for Social Security:

Bring your current passport.

Medicare Part B Enrollment/Cancellation:

To enroll in Medicare, you should complete and sign this CMS-40B and to cancel your enrollment please complete and sign this CMS-1763.

To learn more about the services offered by the Regional Federal Benefits Unit visit: https://do.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/social-security/

The best way to reach the Regional Federal Benefits Unit is by email at FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov

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To schedule an appointment please see the instructions for each location.

Scheduling an advance appointment is highly recommended!

Medellin

Location:    Centro Colombo Americano – Medellin
                    Carrera 45 #53 – 24. Medellin, Colombia
Dates:         Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th.  From 08:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:30
Appointments:  To schedule an appointment please visit the following link and sign up: 
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d48aea622a6f85-us1
Walk-in Services will be available – BE PREPARED TO WAIT

Cali

Location:  Centro Colombo Americano 
                  Calle 98 # 17 – 32
                 Phone: 3347640 ext: 2106

Dates:        Wednesday 28^th. From 08:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:30
Appointments:  Walk-in Services will be available – No appointment necessary,

BE PREPARED TO WAIT

Bogotá

Location:  Centro Colombo Americano – Bogota
                  Calle 100 #17 – 32. Bogota, Colombia
Dates:      Thursday 29^th and Friday 30^th. From 08:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:30
Appointments: To schedule an appointment please visit the following link and sign up: 
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d48aea622a6f85-us2 
Walk-in Services will be available – BE PREPARED TO WAIT

Individuals may schedule an appointment by contacting the FBU Santo Domingo on 809-368-7011, Monday and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. 
 Alternatively, sending an email to FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov . Please include on the Subject line “ATTN: COLOMBIA OUTREACH”

WHAT TO BRING FOR SOCIAL SECURITY SERVICES (please bring legible copies of all documents to be submitted):

Applying for Social Security Benefits: Bring originals and copies of the following for all applicants: Birth Certificate, passport – if applying for auxiliary benefits or survivor’s benefits marriage and/or death certificates

SSA Proof of Life Study: In 2019, SSA mailed the questionnaire to beneficiaries receiving their own benefits whose social security number ended in 00-49 and beneficiaries over the age of 90. Please bring copy of your passport and a completed SSA-7162

Social Security Number Card Application: Bring a copy of your valid U.S. passport, Certificate of Birth Abroad or original birth certificate and completed form SS-5FS.
Change of Address for Social Security: Bring your current passport.
Medicare Part B Enrollment/Cancellation: To enroll in Medicare, you should complete and sign this CMS-40B and to cancel your enrollment please complete and sign this CMS-2690

The best way to contact the Regional Federal Benefits Unit is by using their online form: https://do.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/social-security/fbu-inquiry-form/
To learn more about the services offered by the Regional Federal Benefits Unit visit:
https://do.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/social-security/services-we-provide/

The best way to reach the Regional Federal Benefits Unit is by email at  FBU.SANTO.DOMINGO@SSA.GOV