Can I apply work overseas to my U.S. Social Security record?

If you do not have enough credits from your work in the United States to qualify for retirement benefits, we may be able to count your work credits from another country. We have social security agreements with 24 countries. If you earned credits in one of those countries, they can help you qualify for U.S. benefits.

More Information

• International Programs: U.S. International Social Security Agreements
• International Programs: International Programs and Resources
• International Programs: Payments Outside the United States
• International Programs: Social Security in Other Countries
• How You Earn Credits
• Retirement Planner: Social Security Retirement Credits
• Social Security Programs Throughout the World