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The Swiss embassy in Tehran is temporarily closed

Iran

Updated on 11 Mar 2026

The Swiss embassy in Tehran is temporarily closed. Due to the volatile situation, it is currently not foreseeable when consular services will resume. Nevertheless, inquiries sent by email to tehran@eda.admin.ch will be answered in due course.

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U.S. Social Security Card– Replacement/Name change

Required documents for Social Security Card replacement or name change

  • Original valid U.S. passport of the applicant
  • Original valid U.S. passport of the signing parent
  • Original U.S. Birth Certificate or CRBA (Consular Report of Birth Abroad) or Naturalization Certificate of the applicant.
  • Form SS-5 “Application for a Social Security Card”
  • Proof of Name change (U.S. court order, Marriage record, Divorce decree, naturalization certificate).

Please note

  • The personal presence of the applicant (s) is mandatory, minors have to be accompanied by at least one parent.
  • Applicants can submit the mentioned documents, by appointment only. Appointments can be scheduled by phone or physical presence.
  • Only complete applications can be accepted and further processed without any exceptions. Incomplete files will be refused and are subject to new appointment.
  • Requested forms should be duly signed and dated during your visit at this office.
  • Additional forms or documents may be required depending on your case.

For more information please visit the website of the Social Security Administration.

Documents

Application form download