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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?

Sep 15, 2025
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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.
Jamie *********
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Does it matter if she doesn't live in the USA but only in Thailand?
Beverly ***************
@Jamie ********
she still needs to reside in the U.S. for 5 years.
Jamie *********
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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.
John *******
@Mel ***********
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Jamie *********
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Thank you but I will have to fact check this comment
John *******
@Jamie ********
Read this. It may help you.
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Jamie *********
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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.
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
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
Bob **********
@Jamie ********
Unless she’s in the US for 5 years she won’t get it sorry
John *******
@Jamie ********
If she is not a US citizen, she would have to live the States for five years or more.
John *******
No issues. Maybe if u do not there could be issues.
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