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