Your Payments While You Are Outside the United States

You worked in the U.S., paid Social Security taxes for years, and built benefits along the way. But what happens to those benefits if you move back to India? Can you still receive Social Security, and what rules should you know before leaving the U.S.?

This guide combines that question with the Social Security Administration’s official “Your Payments While You Are Outside the United States” resource. The SSA explains that eligible U.S. citizens may continue receiving benefits abroad, while non-U.S. citizens must meet specific conditions.

For Indian citizens receiving benefits based on their own earnings, the guide specifically addresses continued payments when the worker has at least 40 U.S. Social Security credits or lived in the U.S. for at least 10 years.

Download the guide to understand the rules around receiving Social Security outside the U.S., working while abroad, reporting requirements, electronic payments, taxes, Medicare, and other considerations that may affect you after moving.