Embassy of the United States

Usually, a Social Security Number is applied for at the time of birth of a U.S. citizen child.  However, there are some cases in which a child or adult may not have received a Social Security Number. 

If you would like to apply for a Social Security Number for your child, please come to the Embassy during American Citizen Services public hours with the following:

1. Social Security Application SS-5FS.  Please list a UAE P.O. Box address and sign the application.

2. The child's original foreign birth certificate and 1 photocopy

3. The child's original Consular Report of Birth Abroad and 1 photocopy

4. The child's passport and 1 photocopy

5. Both parents' passports and 1 photocopy of each

The child does not need to come in person unless he/she is over age 12.  For any applicant over age 12 there is an additional questionnaire and sworn statement that must be made at the Embassy.

The Embassy will send in your application to the overseas citizens office of the Social Security Administration.  The Social Security card will be sent about 4 months from the time of application to the P.O. Box address you list on the SS-5 form.  Please note that applying for a Social Security Card in the U.S. is about a one-week process and you may choose to do this instead.