Did You Know This About Your Social Security? / myLot

Boise, Idaho

July 24, 2024 6:30pm CST

I just read an article stating that you can retire abroad and still receive your Social Security. There are no time restrictions for receiving your benefits abroad. That is as long as you qualify and that your proof of life documents are submitted annually. You will also be required to fill out Form SSA-7162 which is a two-page form asking about any changes to residency and marital status. You would be getting this form about every 1 to 2 years. There are only a few countries where you would not be able to get Social Security. Those are Azerbaijan, Belarus, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, North Korea, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

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NJ Chicaa

@NJChicaa (123408)

• United States

25 Jul

Yes I did actually know that. My dream is to retire at 55 and move to Cozumel, Mexico.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (176427)

• Boise, Idaho

25 Jul

Good luck to you.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (318815)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

25 Jul

No, I didn't know that, but I'm not surprised you can get it if you live abroad.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (176427)

• Boise, Idaho

25 Jul

@just4him .....I like to share what I find on my meanderings across the internet.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (176427)

• Boise, Idaho

25 Jul

I found it interesting and wanted to share it.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (318815)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

25 Jul

@celticeagle I'm glad you did.

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Heather Echola

@GardenGerty (164421)

• United States

26 Jul

I have often read of people retiring cheaply overseas on their social security.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (176427)

• Boise, Idaho

26 Jul

In many places a person could live rather cheaply too.

Marie

@Tampa_girl7 (52762)

• United States

25 Jul

I learned something new.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (176427)

• Boise, Idaho

25 Jul

I thought it was interesting.

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LindaOH

@LindaOHio (192981)

• United States

25 Jul

Thank you for the info. I will be staying in the US. Have a good day.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (176427)

• Boise, Idaho

25 Jul

So will I. You're welcome. You too.

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LindaOH

@LindaOHio (192981)

• United States

26 Jul

@celticeagle Thank you very much.

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Anish Asokan

@RevivedWarrior (3718)

• India

25 Jul

What you found is true. In fact, many find it better to retire abroad especially in countries where medical facilities are better and optimum. This gives us the best benefits for what we get from social security . I was not aware that there are certain countries where the social security cannot be received. Most of the countries are part of former USSR apart from North Korea and Cuba. Thanks for sharing this valuable information!

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@celticeagle (176427)

• Boise, Idaho

25 Jul

I know. It's nice to have the option and just for the reasons you have mentioned. You're welcome.

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