U.S. Social Security – Federal Benefits Services Visit
Medellín and Bogota – August 10-14 , 2026
The U.S. Embassy in Colombia is pleased to announce that representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Unit will visit Medellin and Bogota to offer services for U.S. Social Security and other federal benefits.
Medellín
Location: Centro Colombo Americano – Carrera 45 #53-24, Medellín, Colombia
Dates:
- Monday, August 10, 2026 from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday, August 11, 2026 from 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM
- Wednesday, August 12, 2026 from 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM
- Thursday, August 13, 2026 from 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM
- Friday, August 14, 2026 from 8:00 AM- 2:00 PM
Bogotá
Location: Centro Colombo Americano – Calle 98 No. 17-32. Bogota, Colombia
Dates:
- Monday, August 10, 2026 from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday, August 11, 2026 from 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM
- Wednesday, August 12, 2026 from 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM
- Thursday, August 13, 2026 from 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM
A controlled number of tickets will be provided per day at the entrance (first come first serve basis) for services with a representative.
You may drop off the completed and signed 2025 Foreign Enforcement Questionnaire SSA 7162/7161 form without an appointment during service hours at the above locations. The social security numbers ending 50-99 are being accepted.
How to prepare for your visit:
Direct Deposit Change: Please be prepared to present form SSA-1199-OP69 and a valid picture identification.
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-
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Bogota, Colombia
Tel. +57-1-275-2000 or 601-275-2000
https://co.usembassy.gov/services/contact-acs-form/
https://co.usembassy.gov
U.S. Consular Agency, Barranquilla
conagencybarranquilla@state.gov
U.S. Department of State – Consular Affairs
1-888-407-4747 or 1-202-501-4444
