Federal Benefits

Federal Benefits

The American Citizen Services (ACS) Unit serves as a liaison abroad for various federal benefits-paying agencies such as the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Labor, the Social Security Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the Railroad Retirement Board. ACS Vientiane can also assist the Department of Treasury with the delivery of benefits to recipients resident in Laos.

Social Security

Americans wishing to apply for a social security number may do so through the ACS Unit. Please note, however, that this process may take up to six months. Applying for a social security number in the United State typically takes only two weeks.

ACS may also help you forward your claims/inquiries to the Asia Pacific Rim of SSA International Operations Center in Manila free of charge:

SSAD-VARO
American Embassy

1131 Roxas Boulevard, Ermita, 0930
Manila, Philippines
Tel: (632) 522-4716; (632) 526-5936
Fax: (632) 522-1514
Email: ssad.varo.manila@ssa.gov
Website: www.socialsecurity.gov

Veterans’ Benefits

Veterans can access information about Veterans’ benefits here, or can make inquiries at the ACS Unit during our walk in hours.