If you think of retiring in another country you will need to prove to the government in the country of your future residence that you meet their minimum monthly retirement income requirement. For that, you will need to provide an apostilled Social Security Income and Benefits Statement.  Generally, this document is required for an application for an extended stay or permanent residency visa. The Embassy/Consulate of the country where you plan to retire needs an official statement from the US Federal Government showing that you will be receiving a guaranteed monthly income to be able to stay in that country long term or permanently. 

To receive an Apostille on your Social Security Income and Benefits Statement, you should first contact the Social Security Administration and request a signed copy of your Statement. The Social Security letter can be obtained either by visiting your local Social Security office or from the SSA’s website http://www.ssa.gov

Obtaining an apostille can be intricate. Avoid leaving this task for inexperienced staff or non-professionals who are not fully aware of the complexities of the apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your application may be rejected, and you lose time and money. Make a better choice!

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