U.S. Social Security Services
Panama, September 14-17, 2026
U.S. Embassy Panama City is pleased to announce that representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Office will visit the U.S. Embassy in Panama City to offer services for beneficiaries or individuals with questions about U.S. Social Security benefits.
Where: U.S. Embassy Consular Section, U.S. Embassy Panama City, Panama
When: September 14-17 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
No appointment necessary, but please be prepared to wait as all services are “first come, first served.” While the Federal Benefits Office strives to meet with everyone who appears for an appointment, excessive demand may prevent some arrivals from being seen the same day. We strongly encourage an early arrival.
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 the birth certificate and valid passport of each applicant. If applying for auxiliary benefits or survivor’s benefits, please also bring your marriage certificate and/or spouse’s death certificate as well as two forms of identification.
Social Security Number (SSN) Card Application (under age 12): Bring a completed form SS-5 and the applicant’s valid U.S. passport, Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or an original birth certificate registered before the age of 5.
Social Security Number (SSN) Card Application (over age 12): Bring a completed form SS-5, the applicant’s valid U.S. passport, Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or an original birth certificate registered before the age of 5, and additional evidence demonstrating the applicant’s residence outside the United States from birth to the present; specifically, one piece of evidence for every five-year period from birth to the present.
Change of Bank Account: Bring a completed form 1199 (SSA-1199-OP21) stamped by the bank and a valid form of identification.
Medicare Part B Enrollment/Cancellation: To enroll in Medicare, bring a completed and signed form CMS-40B. To cancel your enrollment in Medicare, bring a completed and signed form CMS-1763.
Foreign Enforcement Questionnaire/Proof of Life Form SSA-7161 or SSA-7162: The Regional Federal Benefits Office will accept the Proof of Life forms SSA-7161 and SSA-7162 for beneficiaries with social security numbers ending between 00-49, beneficiaries 90-years-old or older, and beneficiaries with a representative payee. Bring a completed form SSA-7161 or SSA-7162 and a valid form of identification of the beneficiary and representative payee, if applicable.
Administración del Seguro Social
Panamá, Septiembre 14-17, 2026
La Embajada de los Estados Unidos en Panamá se complace en anunciar que representantes de la Oficina Regional de Beneficios Federales visitará la Embajada en la Ciudad de Panamá para ofrecer servicios a beneficiarios o personas con preguntas del Seguro Social de los Estados Unidos.
Dónde: La Sección Consular, Embajada de los Estados Unidos, Ciudad de Panamá.
Cuando: Septiembre 14-17 de 8:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m., y de 1:00 pm a 3:30 p.m.
Servicios sin cita previa: No es necesario pedir cita, sin embargo, debe estar dispuesto a esperar, dependiendo del número de visitantes. Si bien la Oficina de Beneficios Federales se esfuerza por atender a todas las personas que se presenten, la demanda excesiva podría impedir que algunas de ellas sean atendidas el mismo día. Recomendamos encarecidamente llegar temprano.
¿Qué documentos presentar para los servicios del Seguro Social? Por favor lleve los documentos originales y una copia legible de todos los documentos que vaya a presentar para cada servicio.
Solicitar beneficios del Seguro Social: Traer partida de nacimiento y pasaporte vigente. Si está aplicando para beneficios auxiliares o beneficios de sobreviviente, favor presentar partida de matrimonio y/o de defunción y dos identificaciones.
Solicitar tarjeta de Número de Seguro Social para menores de 12 años: Traer el formulario SS-5, pasaporte vigente, el Reporte Consular de Nacimiento en el Extranjero o partida de nacimiento original registrada antes de la edad de cinco años.
Solicitud de tarjeta de Número de Seguro Social para mayores de 12 años: Debe llevar los mismos documentos detallados anteriormente y adicional, pruebas que demuestren la residencia del solicitante fuera de los Estados Unidos desde su nacimiento hasta el presente, una prueba por cada 5 años desde el nacimiento hasta la actualidad.
Cambio de cuenta bancaria: Presente el formulario 1199 (SSA-1199-OP21) debidamente cumplimentado y sellado por el banco así como un documento de identidad válido. El formulario debe estar completo.
Cancelar o inscribirse en Medicare Parte B: Para inscribirse, complete y firme el formulario CMS-40B. Para cancelar su inscripción complete y firme el formulario CMS-1763.
Formulario de supervivencia/Fe de vida/SSA-7161 o SSA-7162: Aceptaremos el formulario de supervivencia para beneficiarios cuyo número de Seguro Social termine entre 00-49, para beneficiarios de 90 años o mayores y beneficiarios con representante de pago. Por favor presente una identificación válida/vigente y una copia.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Panama City
+507-317-5000
State Department - Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
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