The U.S. Embassy in Belize is pleased to announce that representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Office will visit Belmopan to offer services for beneficiaries or individuals with questions about U.S. social security benefits.

Where: Consular Section, U.S. Embassy Belmopan

When: June 27-29, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Appointments: You may schedule an appointment by directly contacting the Regional Federal Benefits Unit (based in Costa Rica) at +506-2519-2228 by phone, Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., or by sending an e-mail to [email protected]. Please be sure to include in the subject line, "APPOINTMENT SSA - BELMOPAN"

What to bring for social security services: (please bring the originals and legible copies of all documents to be submitted)

Applying for Social Security Benefits: Bring originals and one copy of the following for all applicants: birth certificate and passport. If applying for auxiliary benefits or survivor's benefits, please also bring a marriage certificate and/or death certificate.

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.

For substantive questions, you may contact the Regional Federal Benefits Office is by using the online contact inquiry form: https://cr.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/social-security/fbu-inquiry-form/

To learn more about the services offered by the Regional Federal Benefits Office visit:

https://cr.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/social-security/