Yes, You’re Covered by Social Security When You Are Outside the U.S.

Social Security has you covered, even outside the United States. Many people who travel or live outside the country receive some kind of Social Security retirement of disability benefit.

If you’re a U.S. citizen, you may receive your Social Security payments “outside the United States” as long as you are eligible.

“Outside the United States,” means you’re not in one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, or America...