Social Security/Federal Benefits
Social Security/Federal Benefits
Applications for a Social Security number may be made at the US Embassy in Lusaka. But, as there is no Social Security Administration representative in Zambia, please contact the Federal Benefits Office in London BEFORE coming to see us, to ensure you bring the correct documents. Click here to access the Federal Benefits Unit Web Page in London. If you are age 12 or older you must apply in person. To make your application in Lusaka you will need an appointment. Click here to schedule an appointment. Appointments can be set up only during our normal hours of operation.
The Federal Benefits Office Servicing Zambia
The Federal Benefits Office servicing residents of Zambia is located at the United States Embassy in London. They can be contacted at
Federal Benefits Unit, London
U.S. Embassy
Federal Benefits Unit
Box 0005
24 Grosvenor Square
London W1A 2LQ
Emailto: FBU.London@ssa.gov
You can also call the London Federal Benefits Unit Monday through Friday between the hours 8:30am and 1:00pm at 020-7499-9000.
For more information regarding Federal Benefits please see:
These sites are designed primarily for use within the United States. The SSA and VA sites have special pages devoted to international issues.