(December 1, 2021) Location:  St. Lucia Event:  The Department of State has issued a Travel Advisory Level 3 – Reconsider Travel  for St. Lucia due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s  COVID-19 page  before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for St. Lucia , indicating a high level of COVID-19 in the country.  Your risk of contracting COVID-19 and developing severe symptoms may be lower …

(December 1, 2021) Location: The British Virgin Islands Event:  The Department of State has issued a Travel Advisory Level 1 – Exercise Normal Precautions for the British Virgin Islands.  Read the Department of State’s  COVID-19 page  before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a  Level 1 Travel Health Notice for the British Virgin Islands  due to COVID-19, indicating a low level of COVID-19 in the country. Your risk of …

Location: Fort-de-France, Martinique, French West Indies Event: There are reports of demonstrations and roadblocks taking place in the city center of Fort-de-France and throughout Martinique by citizens protesting health pass rules and COVID-19 vaccine mandates.  Local authorities have implemented a curfew between 7:00 pm and 5:00 am which will remain in place indefinitely. Actions to …

Demonstration Alert: Guadeloupe – U.S. Embassy Bridgetown, Barbados (November 20, 2021) Location: Pointe-á-Pitre, Guadeloupe, French West Indies Event: There are reports of demonstrations and roadblocks taking place in the city center of Pointe-á-Pitre and throughout Guadeloupe by a collective of trade unions and citizens’ organizations protesting health pass rules and COVID-19 vaccine mandates.  Local authorities …

Location:  Anguilla Event:  The Department of State has increased the Travel Advisory Level for Anguilla to Level 3 – Reconsider Travel due to COVID-19.    Read the Department of State’s  COVID-19 page  before you plan any international travel.   The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a  Level 3 Travel Health Notice  for Anguilla due to COVID-19, indicating a high level of COVID-19 in the country.  Your risk of contracting …

Location: Martinique, Dominica, and Guadeloupe Event: Tropical Storm Watch issued for Martinique, Dominica, and Guadeloupe The National Hurricane Center advises that Potential Tropical Cyclone Six is headed towards the Eastern Caribbean.  Maximum sustained winds are currently near 35 mph and may strengthen as the disturbance proceeds.  The disturbance is expected to become a Tropical Storm …

Location: The British Virgin Islands Event:  The Department of State has issued a Travel Advisory Level 4 – Do Not Travel for the British Virgin Islands due to health and safety measures and COVID-related conditions.   Read the Department of State’s  COVID-19 page  before you plan any international travel.   The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a  Level 4 Travel Health Notice for the British Virgin Islands   due …

Location: Grenada Event: Grenada under Tropical Storm Watch Tropical Storm Elsa The National Hurricane Center advises that Tropical Storm Elsa is headed towards the Eastern Caribbean.  Winds are currently 45 mph and may strengthen as the storm proceeds.  Grenada has been placed under a Tropical Storm Watch, and tropical storm conditions are possible for Grenada …

Location:  Saint Lucia Event:  The Department of State has lowered the Travel Advisory Level for Saint Lucia to Level 3 – Reconsider travel to Saint Lucia due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s  COVID-19 page  before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 COVID-19 High Travel Health Notice Level …

Location:  Antigua and Barbuda Event:  The Department of State has lowered the Travel Advisory Level for Antigua and Barbuda to Level 1 – Exercise Normal Precautions.  Read the Department of State’s  COVID-19 page  before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 1 Travel Health Notice for Antigua and Barbuda due to COVID-19, indicating a low level of COVID-19 …

Location:  Barbados  Event:  The Department of State lowered the Travel Advisory Level for Barbados to Level 2 – Exercise Increased Caution due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s  COVID-19 page  before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for Barbados due to COVID-19, indicating a moderate level of COVID-19 in the country.  Visit the Embassy’s  COVID-19 page  for …

Location:  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Event:  The Department of State has lowered the Travel Advisory Level for St. Vincent and the Grenadines to Level 3 – Reconsider travel to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s  COVID-19 page  before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a …

Location: The British Virgin Islands Event:  The Department of State has issued a Travel Advisory Level 4 – Do Not Travel for the British Virgin Islands due to health and safety measures and COVID-related conditions. Read the Department of State’s  COVID-19 page  before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has not issued a …

Location:  The French West Indies which includes the islands of Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Saint Martin, and Saint Barthélemy. Event:  The Department of State has lowered the Travel Advisory Level for the French West Indies, which includes the islands of Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Saint Martin, and Saint Barthélemy, to a Level 3 – Reconsider Travel due to health and safety measures and COVID-related …

(May 25, 2021) Location:  Grenada Event:  U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports. If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until December 31, 2021. You …

Location:  U.S. Embassy Bridgetown, Barbados – Wildey Business Park Event:  A group of protesters plan to demonstrate in front of the U.S. Embassy Bridgetown on Saturday, June 5 at 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., to show support for Palestine. Actions to Take: Be aware of your surroundings Exercise caution if in the vicinity of large gatherings …

Location:  Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean (Anguilla, Antigua, British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Montserrat, St. Barthélemy (St. Barts), St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Martin, St. Vincent and the Grenadines Event:  The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the Hurricane Season which lasts through November 2021. Hurricane Season in the Atlantic begins …

The Department of State has increased the Travel Advisory Level for Saint Lucia to Level 4 – Do not travel to Saint Lucia due to COVID-19.   Read the Department of State’s  COVID-19  page before you plan any international travel.   The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a  Level 4 Travel Health Notice  for Saint Lucia due to COVID-19, indicating a very high level of COVID-19 …

The Department of State has increased the Travel Advisory Level for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Level 4 – Do not travel to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines due to COVID-19.   Read the Department of State’s  COVID-19  page before you plan any international travel.   The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a  Level 4 Travel Health Notice  for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines due …

The Department of State has increased the Travel Advisory Level for Antigua and Barbuda to Level 4 – Do not travel to Antigua and Barbuda due to COVID-19.   Read the Department of State’s  COVID-19  page before you plan any international travel.   The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a  Level 4 Travel Health Notice  for Antigua and Barbuda due to COVID-19, indicating a very high …

The Department of State has increased the Travel Advisory Level for Barbados to Level 4 – Do not travel to Barbados due to COVID-19.   Read the Department of State’s  COVID-19  page before you plan any international travel.   The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a  Level 4 Travel Health Notice  for Barbados due to COVID-19, indicating a very high level of COVID-19 in the country. …

Location:  St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Event:  There is increased seismic activity at the La Soufriere volcano in St. Vincent.  The government warned people to stay away from the volcano.  No evacuation orders have been issued but residents in the surrounding communities have been urged to be prepared to evacuate should it become necessary.  The …

Travel Advisory – Traveling By Sea Near the British Virgin Islands U.S. Embassy Bridgetown advises travelers to exercise caution when traveling by sea near the British Virgin Islands including private/charter vessel day cruises.  BVI borders are closed to U.S. tourists because of COVID restrictions and the government is strictly adhering to its border restrictions and …

Location: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, the British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Montserrat, St. Barthelemy, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Martin Event: The U.S. Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean alerts U.S. citizens that the National Hurricane Center is advising that Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 is headed towards the Eastern Caribbean. Maximum sustained winds …

U.S. Ambassador Linda Taglialatela invites you to join a virtual U.S. Citizen Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, July 8, at 2:00 p.m. The Ambassador and consular officers will provide information regarding emergency preparedness during the 2020 hurricane season and how to register, receive, complete, and mail absentee ballots to vote in the November Presidential Election. Meeting information: Topic: Embassy …

Location:  Barbados The commercial carrier – JetBlue – has informed the Embassy in Bridgetown that it is intending to offer seats to U.S. citizens and U.S. Legal Permanent Residents on a July 4 flight to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City departing in the late afternoon.  Details of the flight including planned departure time and cost …

Location:  Saint Vincent Event:  The Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados is coordinating with the commercial carrier – Seaborne Airlines (Silver Airways) – to facilitate a private charter flight departing from Saint Vincent (SVD) to San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico (U.S.A.) on Friday, June 26, 2020 at 10:00am for the purpose of repatriating U.S. citizens.  We urge U.S. citizens (and U.S. Legal Permanent …

Location: St. Vincent Event: The Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados is exploring the possibility of another flight with the commercial carrier – Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways –from St. Vincent to San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico (U.S.A.) for the purpose of repatriating U.S. citizens.  U.S. citizens who are interested in this potential flight opportunity should contact the Embassy …

Location:  Kensington Oval to Independence Square in Bridgetown, Barbados Event:  A demonstration march by a group of protesters is planned for Saturday, June 13 beginning at 11:00 a.m. from Kensington Oval to Independence Square.  Demonstrations may also occur elsewhere in the Eastern Caribbean region.  Exercise caution if in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests; even peaceful protests can …

Location:  Barbados Event:  The Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados has been advised of a flight with the commercial carrier -Silver Airways- departing from Bridgetown, Barbados (BGI) to San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) and continuing on with a final destination of Fort Lauderdale, Florida (FLL) on Friday, June 12 for the purpose of repatriating U.S. citizens.  The flight will Depart BGI at 10:00am …

Location:  Barbados Event:  The commercial carrier – JetBlue – has informed the Embassy in Bridgetown that it is intending to offer seats to U.S. citizens and U.S. Legal Permanent Residents on a June 9 flight to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City on Tuesday. The June 9 flight would depart at 5:30 pm with a …

Location:  St. Lucia Event: The Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados has been advised of a flight with the commercial carrier – JetBlue –from St. Lucia to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City on Wednesday, June 10 for the purpose of repatriating U.S. citizens.  We urge U.S. citizens (and U.S. Legal Permanent Residents) …

Location:  U.S. Embassy Bridgetown, Barbados – Wildey Business Park Event:  A demonstration by a group of protesters is planned for Saturday, June 6 at 11:00 a.m. in the vicinity of the U.S. Embassy.  Demonstrations may also occur elsewhere in the Eastern Caribbean region.  Exercise caution if in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests; even peaceful …

Location:  Anguilla Event: The Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados has been advised of a flight from Anguilla (AXA) to San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico (U.S.A.) on Saturday, May 23 with the commercial carrier – Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways.  We urge U.S. citizens (and U.S. Legal Permanent Residents) wishing to travel to the U.S. to contact this airline directly and immediately …

Location:  Saint Kitts Event: The Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados is coordinating with the commercial carrier – Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways – to facilitate flights from Saint Kitts (SKB) to San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico (U.S.A.) on Thursday, May 21 and Friday, May 22 for the purpose of repatriating U.S. citizens.  We urge U.S. citizens (and U.S. Legal Permanent Residents) …

Location:  Barbados Event:  The Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados has coordinated a second flight with the commercial carrier – Seaborne Airlines (Silver Airways) – to facilitate a private charter flight departing from Bridgetown (BGI) to San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico (U.S.A.) on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 10:00am for the purpose of repatriating U.S. citizens.  A limited number of seats remain available.  …

Location:  Barbados Event:  The Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados is coordinating with the commercial carrier – Seaborne Airlines (Silver Airways) – to facilitate a private charter flight departing from Bridgetown (BGI) to San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico (U.S.A.) on Friday, May 15, 2020 at 10:00am for the purpose of repatriating U.S. citizens.  We urge U.S. citizens (and U.S. Legal Permanent Residents) wishing …

Location:  Saint Kitts Event: The Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados is exploring the possibility of additional flights with the commercial carrier – Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways –from Saint Kitts (SKB) to San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico (U.S.A.) for the purpose of repatriating U.S. citizens.  U.S. citizens who are interested in this potential flight opportunity should contact the Embassy by emailing …

Location:  Barbados Event: The Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados is exploring the possibility of another flight with the commercial carrier – Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways –from Barbados (BGI) to San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico (U.S.A.) for the purpose of repatriating U.S. citizens.  U.S. citizens who are interested in this potential flight opportunity should contact the Embassy by emailing us …

Alert: Additional Flight from Anguilla to San Juan, Puerto Rico Scheduled on Friday, May 1, 2020 Location:  Anguilla Event:  The Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados has coordinated with the commercial carrier – Seaborne Airlines (Silver Airways) – to facilitate an additional commercial flight from Anguilla (AXA) to San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico (U.S.A.) on Friday, May 1, 2020 (scheduled departure 10:10am – arrival …

Location: Grenada Event: Additional transportation from Carriacou to catch the Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways flight on Thursday, April 30 Ferry from Carriacou The Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs along with the Grenada Tourism Authority has kindly offered ferry service from Carriacou for U.S. citizens wishing to catch the flight on Thursday.  Please find the …

Location: Grenada Event: Flight full:  Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways flight on Thursday, April 30 Flights Commercial carrier Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways has sold all available seats for its flight from Grenada to San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Thursday, April 30.  The Embassy is working with the airline for another flight in the near future, and we will …

Location:  Anguilla Event:  The Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados is coordinating with the commercial carrier – Seaborne Airlines (Silver Airways) – to facilitate commercial flights from Anguilla (AXA) to San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico (U.S.A.) on Thursday, April 30, 2020 for the purpose of repatriating U.S. citizens.  We urge U.S. citizens (and U.S. Legal Permanent Residents) wishing to travel to …

Location: Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean – Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Montserrat, St. Barthélemy (St. Barts), St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Martin, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Event: There are confirmed cases of COVID-19 within Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, and most of the jurisdictions in our district …

Location: Martinique and Guadeloupe Event: Please note the corrected airport codes for the repatriation flight on Thursday, April 23 from Martinique (FDF) and Guadeloupe (PTP) to San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico (U.S.A.). • U.S. citizens in possession of valid U.S. passports who are interested and prepared to travel should contact  BridgetownACS@state.gov  immediately with the information below. Please do …

Location: Martinique and Guadeloupe Event: The Department of State is preparing potential evacuation flights with capacity for private U.S. citizens on a reimbursable basis, leaving Aimé Césaire International Airport (FSF) and Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport (GUAD) on April 23, 2020 to San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico (U.S.A.). • Please note that all passengers will need to reimburse the U.S. …

Location: DOMINICA Event: The Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados is coordinating with the commercial carrier – Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways – to facilitate a flight from Dominica to San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico (U.S.A.) on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, for the purpose of repatriating U.S. citizens.  We urge U.S. citizens (and U.S. Legal Permanent Residents) wishing to travel to the U.S. to …

Location:  Saint Lucia Event:  Due to logistical issues, the flight to San Juan, Puerto Rico on Seabourne Airlines/Silver Airways scheduled from Saint Lucia on Friday, April 17 is cancelled.  U.S. Embassy Bridgetown is working to reschedule this flight. U.S. citizens should enroll in step.state.gov to receive the latest updates regarding travel options to depart St. Lucia. …

Location:  Saint Lucia Event: The Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados is coordinating with the commercial carrier – Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways – to facilitate a flight from Saint Lucia to San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico (U.S.A.) on Friday, April 17, 2020, for the purpose of repatriating U.S. citizens.  We urge U.S. citizens (and U.S. Legal Permanent Residents) wishing to travel …

Location:  Antigua Event:  The Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados continues to coordinate with the commercial carrier – Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways – and is facilitating a THIRD flight from Antigua (ANU) to San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico (U.S.A.) on Thursday, April 16, 2020, at 10:30am for the purpose of repatriating U.S. citizens.  We urge U.S. citizens (and U.S. Legal Permanent Residents) …

Location:  Saint Kitts and Nevis Event:  The Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados is coordinating with the commercial carrier – Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways – to facilitate two flights from Saint Kitts (SKB) to San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico (U.S.A.) on Saturday, April 11, 2020, for the purpose of repatriating U.S. citizens.  We urge U.S. citizens (and U.S. Legal Permanent …

Alert – U.S. Embassy Grenada (April 7, 2020) Location: Grenada Event: State of emergency extended Flight 38 U.S. citizens flew to Puerto Rico yesterday on the Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways flight.  At this time, there are no additional flight options from Grenada to the United States.  U.S. citizens who did not take the flight yesterday should …

Evacuation Information  Dominica has imposed significant restrictions on movement and travel due to the confirmed cases of COVID-19. If you are a U.S. citizen in Dominica attempting to return the United States, please  click here  and complete the information request form.  A form must be completed for each person wishing to return to the United States.  We thank you for …

Event:  The U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados has coordinated with the commercial carrier – Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways – to facilitate a flight from Bridgetown (BGI) to San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico (U.S.A.) tomorrow, Tuesday, April 7 to repatriate U.S. citizens and U.S. Legal Permanent Residents.  We urge those wishing to travel to the U.S. to email this …

Location: Grenada Event: Additional details on Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways flights on Monday, April 6 Flights U.S. Embassy Grenada is coordinating with the commercial carrier – Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways – to facilitate two flights from Grenada to San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Monday, April 6, for the purpose of repatriating U.S. citizens. We talked to the …

Location:  Saint Kitts Event: The Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados is coordinating with the commercial carrier – Seaborne Airlines/Silver Airways – to facilitate two flights from Saint Kitts (SKB) to San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico (U.S.A.) on Sunday, April 5, 2020 for the purpose of repatriating U.S. citizens.  We urge U.S. citizens (and U.S. Legal Permanent Residents) …

Location:  Anguilla Event:  The Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados is coordinating with the commercial carrier – Seaborne Airlines (Silver Airways) – to facilitate additional commercial flights from Anguilla (AXA) to San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico (U.S.A.) on Saturday, April 4, 2020 for the purpose of repatriating U.S. citizens.  We urge U.S. citizens (and U.S. Legal Permanent Residents) wishing to travel …

Location: Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean – Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Montserrat, St. Barthélemy (St. Barts), St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Martin, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Event:  Evacuation Information There are confirmed cases of COVID-19 within Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, and most of the jurisdictions in …

Location:  Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean (Anguilla, Antigua, British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Montserrat, St. Barthélemy (St. Barts), St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Martin, St. Vincent and the Grenadines Event: Please visit the U.S. Embassy Bridgetown COVID-19 Information Page for the March 25, 2020 update for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean. The Department of State …

Location: Barbados Event: The Barbados Ministry of Health and Wellness confirmed four cases of COVID-19 within its borders and one confirmed case aboard a cruise ship in Barbadian waters. On March 20, American Airlines announced that it would cease flights to and from Barbados effective Monday, March 23.  On March 20, JetBlue announced that it would …

The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19.  In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period.  …

The U.S. Embassy in Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS would like to advise all U.S. citizens traveling to or living in the Eastern Caribbean to please refer to our COVID-19 Information page for the latest country-specific information and entry and exit requirements – https://bb.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/

Location: Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: Keep a low profile. Be aware of …

Location: French Saint Martin Event: Roads connecting Dutch and French Saint Martin may be potentially impassable due to road blocks and protest activity. Dutch Saint Martin (Sint Maarten) authorities are prepared to receive tourists transported from French Saint Martin.  Travelers at Princess Juliana International Airport in Dutch Saint Martin (Sint Maarten) may not be able …

Travel Advisory November 21, 2019 Dominica – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution Exercise increased caution in Dominica due to civil unrest.                                     Country Summary:  Demonstrations and protests can take place with little or no notice.  Local authorities have used tear gas to disrupt protests. Read the Safety and Security section on the  country information page. If you decide to travel …

Travel Advisory November 21, 2019 Dominica – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution Exercise increased caution in Dominica due to civil unrest.                                     Country Summary:  Demonstrations and protests can take place with little or no notice.  Local authorities have used tear gas to disrupt protests. Read the Safety and Security section on the country information page. If you decide to travel …

The Government of Barbados has directed businesses to shut down at 10:00am August 26 in advance of the arrival of Tropical Storm Dorian. The U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados will be closed as a result and will only reopen once the all clear is given by the Barbados government.  Please monitor the Barbados government’s messages regarding …