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U.S. Social Security – Federal Benefits Services Visit
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April 22, 2022

Medellin-Cali-Bogota – May 9th-13th, 2022

The U.S. Embassy in Bogota is pleased to announce that representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Unit will visit Medellin, Cali and Bogota to offer services for beneficiaries or individuals with questions and applications on U.S. Social Security and other federal benefits.

MEDELLIN

  • Location: Centro Colombo Americano – Medellin

Carrera 45 #53 – 24. Medellin, Colombia

  • Dates: Monday May 9th from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM

Tuesday May 10th from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-2.30 PM

  • Appointments: Please schedule appointment. To do so, please send an email to FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov  on the subject line write: “APPOINTMENT SSA – MEDELLIN”

Please include your name, SS number, telephone and service required.
You must bring original documents as well as a photocopy of each document required.

CALI

  • Location: Centro Colombo Americano – Cali

Calle 13 Norte No 8-45, Barrio Granada, Cali

  • Dates:

Wednesday May 11th from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM

Thursday May12th from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-2:30 PM

  • Appointments: Please schedule appointment. To do so, please send an email to FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov on the subject line write: “APPOINTMENT SSA – CALI”

Please include your name, SS number, telephone and service required.
You must bring original documents as well as a photocopy of each document required

BOGOTA 

  • Location: Centro Colombo Americano – Bogota

Calle 98 # 17-32
Dates: Friday May 13th from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM

  • Appointments: Please schedule appointment. To do so, please send an email to FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov on the subject line write: “APPOINTMENT SSA – BOGOTA”

Please include your name, SS number, telephone and service required.
You must bring original documents as well as a photocopy of each document required
Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment by contacting the FBU Santo Domingo on 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 – 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.
  • 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://co.usembassy.gov/services/#federal
    The best way to reach the Regional Federal Benefits Unit is by email at FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.govWe look forward to seeing you there!