Federal Benefits

Information from Federal Agencies such as the Internal Revenue Service, Social Security Administration and Federal Voting Assistance Program is available in the Consular Section.  The Consular Section has in stock some federal income tax forms, but it does not carry state income tax forms.  The Consular Officer cannot advise taxpayers on United States tax law.  Information about federal taxes, and all tax forms, are available on the Internal Revenue Service website at  www.irs.gov. 

U.S. citizens wishing to apply for Social Security cards may apply at the Consular Section.  In order to apply for social security benefits, a passport and an original or notarized copy of the birth certificate are needed.  Monthly federal benefit payments, if directed to the embassy, are distributed to beneficiaries.  For further information, visit the Social Security Administration website www.ssa.gov.

The Consular Section maintains up-to-date copies of the U.S. Voting Assistance Guide, and the Federal Post Card Registration and Absentee Ballot Request.