Embassy of the United States of America
Asmara, Eritrea
October 17, 2017
In 2014, banks in Eritrea stopped accepting for deposit or cash U.S. Federal Benefits checks. As a temporary solution, in May 2015, the U.S. Embassy began cashing these checks for beneficiaries. Effective immediately, the Embassy is no longer able to provide this service and beneficiaries are not able to cash checks at the Embassy.
To discuss this issue and Federal Benefits in general, the American Citizen Services section of the U.S. Embassy will hold and Information Session. All American citizens are welcome.
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
3:00-4:00
American Center, Geza Banda
Agenda:
- Video Conference with Federal Benefits Representative in Rome
- Changes in services at the Embassy
- How to apply for a Social Security Number
- How to apply for Federal Benefits / Retirement Benefits
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- The U.S. Embassy in Asmara is located at Alaa Street 179, P.O. Box 211, Asmara, Eritrea. Contact us at (291) 1-12-00-04, 4:30-5:00PM Monday – Thursday and 11:30-1:30 p.m. on Friday. Email the Consular Section at ConsularAsmara@state.gov. After-hours emergency number for U.S. citizens is (291) 1-12-00-04. The Embassy’s website is https://er.usembassy.gov.
