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What are the implications of not reporting my foreign address to Social Security after moving to Thailand on a retirement visa?

retirement visa Social Security address reporting foreign address expat concerns US immigration rules

Sep 15, 2025

8 months ago

Jamie *********

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I have been living in Thailand since obtaining my retirement Visa in early February and now I am ready to update my US address with social security.  Any issues with not reporting my move after several months that I should be worried about? The paperwork says to report a foreign address within 3 months.

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The user inquires about the potential issues of not reporting their foreign address to Social Security after several months of living in Thailand on a retirement visa. While one commenter suggests there may be no immediate issues, another highlights the importance of following reporting guidelines. Additionally, there is a side conversation about marriage requirements and SSI eligibility.

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Beverly ***************

Not sure if you’ve read all the requirements but she will need to be married to you for at least 10 years before she’s eligible. This holds true for American-to-American marriages.

7 months ago

Jamie *********

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Does it matter if she doesn't live in the USA but only in Thailand?

7 months ago

Beverly ***************

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she still needs to reside in the U.S. for 5 years.

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Mel ************

Following as I too will coming over next month on a retirement Visa and was unsure how that would affect my SSI as well.

7 months ago

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8 months ago

Jamie *********

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Thank you but I will have to fact check this comment

7 months ago

John *******

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Read this. It may help you.

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8 months ago

Jamie *********

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@John ******

I will be legally married in a few days, hopefully, then I will complete the paperwork for S.S. from Manila.

8 months ago

Bob **********

@Jamie ********

you’ll then be required to submit a proof of life letter I believe every year, been here 15 years but I use my address in the states no problem

8 months ago

Jamie *********

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@Bob *********

I understand that however I want to be sure my future wife will be able to collect my social security after I am gone

7 months ago

Bob **********

@Jamie ********

Unless she’s in the US for 5 years she won’t get it sorry

7 months ago

John *******

@Jamie ********

If she is not a US citizen, she would have to live the States for five years or more.

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No issues. Maybe if u do not there could be issues.

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