Social Security

If you reside in Austria and have questions regarding Social Security Numbers (application for an SSN, replacement of a lost card, change in data e.g. after a marriage) or Social Security benefits, you must contact the Social Security Administration Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) located in Warsaw, Poland: Austria – U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Poland (usembassy.gov)

For comprehensive information on SSA’s services abroad, please visit SSA’s webpage Service Around the World. If you are already receiving SSA benefits payments, there will be no change in the method of distribution of those payments.

Emergency Assistance

U.S. Citizens in Austria with Life-or-Death Emergencies

Contact Austrian Emergency Services, including Police, Fire, Ambulance and Mountain Rescue, by dialing “112”. Operators can speak English.

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U.S. Embassy in Austria

U.S. Embassy in Austria

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