All services requiring a personal appearance are by appointment only. Appointments must be made online. Please follow the links below.

Social Security Administration

The Social Security Administration (SSA) processes claims for retirement, disability and survivor benefits, Social Security number applications, and all post-entitlement issues such as changes of address, non-receipt of checks, and termination of benefits due to death. AIT can provide forms, answer questions regarding Social Security checks, and also acts as a disbursing agency for Social Security checks.

To apply for benefits in Taipei, you must make an appointment.

• Click here to make an appointment in Taipei.
• Click here to make an appointment in Kaohsiung.

General information is available without appointment at AIT Taipei's American Citizen Services office Monday through Friday from 3:00 - 3:30.

For more detailed information about Social Security benefits and procedures, Click here for the SSA web site.

Department of Veteran Affairs

The Department of Veterans Affairs handles survivor claims, educational benefits, and compensation and pension examinations. Claims for benefits must be submitted directly to the VA.

For details about available benefits and information about how to apply, Click here for the Department of Veterans Affairs web site.