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Anonymous Jun 1, 2015 Social Security 5 views 3 answers

I have SSDI and plan to travel the world. If I'm passing through several countries per month, e.g. in the Schengen zone, it would seem excessive to expect me to document and report all of that to the SSA.

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Dax Lonetto

Dax Lonetto · Jun 15, 2026

With a few exceptions your SSDI payments can be paid to whatever country you reside. Here is a helpful link http://www.ssa.gov/international/payments.html

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James Lewis

James Lewis · Jun 15, 2026

I recommend that you write a letter to your local Social Security Field Office. List the countries you plan on going to and the date you expect to leave. Good luck.

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Lloyd Pont

Lloyd Pont · Jun 15, 2026

As long as you have SSDI rather than SSI there are very few restrictions on travel. Certain countries such as Cuba (likely to be removed from the list soon) North Korea and the like are off limits.

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