Social Security

The Social Security office at the American Embassy in Manila, Philippines, provides direct service to Social Security beneficiaries living in Australia.

Contacting Social Security

Initial Benefit Claims: 1-800-750-030 Toll free from Australia
This number is only available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 12pm- 5pm Sydney time (10am - 3pm Manila Time)

General Enquiries: 0011-632-525-6481

Fax Number: 0011-632-522-1514

Email: ssad.varo.manila@ssa.gov

Mail:

Social Security Division
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Regional Office
American Embassy
1131 Roxas Boulevard
Ermita 0930 Manila
Philippines

When contacting the Social Security Administration, please provide your Social Security number and/or claim number, name, address, telephone number and area code, and information concerning the issues you wish to discuss.

To reduce your cost, you may leave your details as above and a specialist will return your call at SSA expense.

Applying for Social Security Benefits

Applying for a Social Security Card

Changing your name on your Social Security Card

You may also find useful information at Social Security FAQs for U.S. Citizens outside of the U.S. or American Citizen Services FAQs.

Last update Monday, 28 April 2008