U.S. Social Security Services and other Federal Benefits Guatemala – April 25-29, 2022
The U.S. Embassy in Guatemala is pleased to announce that Representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Unit will visit Guatemala City to offer services for beneficiaries or individuals with questions about U.S. Social Security and other federal benefits.
Where: INGUAT (Instituto Guatemalteco de Turismo) building – 7a. Ave. 1-17, Zone 4 – First Floor
When: April 25, 26, 27, and 28 from 8 am to 4 pm and Friday 29 from 8 am – 1:30 pm.
Walk-in Services – No appointment necessary, BUT BE PREPARED TO WAIT.
WHAT TO BRING FOR SOCIAL SECURITY SERVICES (please bring originals and 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
The best way to contact the Regional Federal Benefits Unit is by using their online form: http://cr.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://cr.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/social-security/
We look forward to seeing you there!
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