U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Japan

The Social Security Administration’s Federal Benefits Unit processes claims for retirement, disability and survivor benefits, Social Security Number applications, and post-entitlement actions for beneficiaries under the various federal benefits programs.

Service members, Veterans, and their beneficiaries can apply for benefits services on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) website at www.va.gov. The Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) can also be of assistance if Veterans and beneficiaries have questions about benefits and services.

If you are a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (green card holder), you are responsible for filing U.S. federal income tax returns while abroad. You will find useful information on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) website, such as Frequently Asked Questions about taxes or how to apply for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). If you are a U.S. government employee working overseas, you cannot claim the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion. For additional information, visit the IRS website.

U.S. embassies and consulates overseas assist the Selective Service System with its registration program abroad.

The Embassy continues to forward voting material to the United States via the diplomatic pouch. Please visit FVAP at https://www.fvap.gov/guide/upcoming-elections for more information about how to vote in these runoff elections. If you have eligibility questions, please contact the appropriate election authorities in your voting district.