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Frequently Asked Questions: AARP International Membership

 Can you become a member of AARP if you don’t live in the United States? If you aren’t an American citizen?
 Where do the majority of AARP’s international members live?
 What are some common interests, concerns and activities of the AARP International Member?

Answers to Your AARP International Membership Questions

Q: Can you become a member of AARP if you don't live in the United States? If you aren't an American citizen?
A: Membership is available to all individuals 50 years of age or older. Dues are $28.00 for one year ($17 for Canada and Mexico). Both member and spouse are able to participate in all the benefits and services AARP has to offer. As a member, you will receive the bi-monthly AARP The Magazine and the AARP Bulletin. If traveling in the United States or Canada, you can take advantage of the discounts offered by participating hotels, motels and car rental agencies, as well as pharmacy and limited motoring plan services.

Should you want to become a member, please visit our online enrollment website. Payment may also be made by credit card by calling 1-888-OUR AARP (1-888-687-2277). To enroll by mail, please send your name, address and date of birth along with your check or money order, payable in U.S. currency to:

AARP
3200 E Carson Street
Lakewood, CA 90712
USA

Q: Where do the majority of AARP's international members live?
A: The top 10 countries of residence of AARP international members are:

  • Canada: 45%
  • England: 11%
  • Israel: 6%
  • Germany: 4%
  • Mexico: 4%
  • France: 3%
  • Japan: 2%
  • Switzerland: 2%
  • Bermuda: 2%
  • Australia: 2%


Q: What are some common interests, concerns and activities of the AARP International Member?
A: The most recent survey of the AARP International Member (February 2003) shows that:

 

  • The top concern of the international member is making sure pension benefits and/or retirement savings are safe and secure.


  • The AARP International Member is also extremely concerned about:
  • having high quality long-term care for themselves or a family member;
  • having enough money to meet daily expenses; and
  • staying in their homes as they get older.
  • Besides reading AARP publications, the AARP International Members use a wide variety of media sources to keep up with events in the United States. The top 5 news sources are:
  • CNN
  • Time
  • Newsweek
  • International Herald Tribune
  • Wall Street Journal

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