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February 22, 2024

Social security while staying in India

  • February 22, 2024
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Hello,

 

I am a US citizen and eligible for social security. I am presently in US, but planning to move to India for extended duration. I have following questions:

 

Will I get social security while I am in India?

Is there any restriction on how long I can be abroad (India) for continuing getting social security?

 

Thank you

 

Kiran Bakshi

 

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    fffred
    fffred
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    February 22, 2024

    Generally, yes you will receive your benefits in most foreign countries. You can even get direct deposit in most countries in local currency at the best exchange rate.

     

    in some cases, if you have a pension in a foreign country your SS benefit may be adjusted.

     

    see this pamphlet at the SSA site about payment outside the US

    https://www.ssa.gov/international/payments.html


    I now live in Canada and went through these steps also

     

    Good Luck!

     

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