How to apply SSN living in Philippines

@mcreybarraquias8

If you are asking how to get a SSN for a foreigner that is not in the USA, it's not allowed.

You can, however apply for an ITIN (Individual Tax Identification Number) if married to a US citizen. The easiest way is to travel to Angeles City, Pampanga and visit the RAO there (1925 McArthur Highway, Balibago, Angeles City, Philippines 2009;            Tel No.: 888-2748/625-5522). The primary man there (Jim Boyd) is an IRS certifying agent and will prepare all the documents for you. The only reason ITINs are issued is to allow that person to be listed on a US citizen's tax return.

Do your research online regarding what proof you have to submit.

There is the capability to fill out the form and apply by mail, but they require ORIGINAL documentation (passports, marriage certificate, etc.

If you are the child of a US citizen,  born overseas,  then your parents should have reported your birth as soon as possible to the US embassy, as you are a US citizen by birthright.  If that was done properly,  you should have documentation of the event.

If this is the case,  you can bring the originals to the embassy,  and they will issue you a SSN.  However,  since you don’t mention your circumstances,  I’m going to assume this was not done.  If your,  guessing,  father is on your birth certificate,  and you are no longer a minor, (again,  assuming father is deceased),  you are going to need to speak with a lawyer to see what can be done.  You are in for a difficult,  costly battle, as you have the burden of proving your situation.

OP said is he son of a WWII veteran, so doing my fuzzy math. . . That WWII veteran could be approaching the age close to 100.

So doing any kind of math the OP could be 51 or plus many years of age. So if the OP is a Filipino he cannot get a SS number or any benefit even though his father was an American serving during WWII.

In Australia we call that clutching at straws. What's new here?

Cheers, Steve.

The OP didn't indicate whether his father was an American WWII vet or a Filipino WWII vet.