Due to the effects of COVID-19 routine B1/B2 in-person interviews remain suspended. If you have an urgent matter and need to travel immediately, please follow the guidance provided at https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-bb/niv , or 246-623-9832 or 246-6239833 to request an emergency appointment. For more information visit the Nonimmigrant Visas page . The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown is responsible for …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 2 September, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Non Immigrant Visas
Location: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, the British Virgin Islands, St. Barthelemy, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Martin The U.S. Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean alerts U.S. citizens that the National Hurricane Center is advising that Tropical Storm Laura is headed towards the Eastern Caribbean. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 21 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens
2020 is a Presidential Election Year. All Americans, regardless of where you reside, can vote in this election. However, if you do not plan to return to the United States to vote in person, you will need to pay careful attention to registration, absentee request, and ballot receipt deadlines. Such deadlines vary by state and many have been adjusted …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 21 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Tropical Storm Gonzalo July 22, 2020 The U.S. Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean alerts U.S. citizens that Tropical Storm Gonzalo has formed and is headed towards the Eastern Caribbean. According to the National Hurricane Center , Gonzalo is expected to move near or over the …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 22 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean alerts U.S. citizens that a Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for the islands of Barbados, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Additional islands under a Tropical Storm Watch are Dominica, Martinique, Grenada and its dependencies, and Saba and St. Eustatius. According to the National Hurricane Center , Dorian …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 26 August, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation appointing December 5, 2018, as a National Day of Mourning throughout the United States. The U.S. Embassy in Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean and the OECS will observe this day of homage to the memory of President George H.W. Bush, and, therefore, the Embassy will be closed. All appointments …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 4 December, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Notification
We are pleased to announce that a Consular Officer from the U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) will visit Montserrat on Thursday, May 03, 2018 to provide U.S. Citizens Services and accept applications for U.S. passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad.
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 19 April, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, U.S. Passports | Tags: Consular, Montserrat
We are pleased to announce that a Consular Officer from the U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) will visit St. Lucia from Monday, April 16 to Thursday, April 19, 2018, to provide U.S. Citizens Services and accept applications for U.S. passports and Consular Reports of Birth …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 29 March, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, U.S. Passports | Tags: Consular, St. Lucia
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has consolidated its overseas operations into several regional offices that provide a full range of SSA services for U.S. citizens residing outside of the United States.
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 15 March, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: social security
Effective April 2, 2018, the passport execution fee will increase from $25 to $35. The $10 execution fee increase applies to U.S. passport applicants using the DS-11 form including: first-time applicants over age 16, children under age 16, and applicants who reapply after reporting their previous passport lost or stolen.
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 15 March, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is pleased to announce that a Consular Officer will visit the British Virgin Islands on Wednesday, March 28 and Thursday, March 29. The officer will provide notarial services and accept applications for U.S. passports and Consular Reports of Birth …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 13 March, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, U.S. Passports | Tags: BVI, Consular, Tortola
Primary Elections Begin This Month – Register and request your absentee ballots for all 2018 elections now at FVAP.gov
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 9 March, 2018 | Topics: Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: voting
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is pleased to announce that the Regional Federal Benefits Officer will visit the U.S. Embassy in Barbados Monday 12 March.
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By tullms | 7 March, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, U.S. Passports | Tags: Barbados, Consular
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is pleased to announce that the Regional Federal Benefits Officer will visit Anguilla Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 March, 2018, and a Consular Officer will visit Anguilla from Monday March 12 and Tuesday March 13, 2018.
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 6 March, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, U.S. Passports | Tags: Anguilla, Consular
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is pleased to announce that a Consular Officer will visit Dominica from Tuesday, February 27th, toThursday, March 1st. The officer will provide U.S. Citizens Services and accept applications for U.S. passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBA). Unfortunately, we are not able …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 15 February, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, U.S. Passports | Tags: Consular
Recent tests at several U.S. Embassy residences revealed bacteria at elevated levels in the tap water. As a precautionary measure, the U.S. Embassy recommended to its staff to boil their drinking water or use bottled water. The U.S. Embassy will continue to monitor the situation and will provide updates accordingly.
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 25 January, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Health, Health Alert
U.S. Embassy Bridgetown will be administering the Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT) on Wednesday, January 31, 2018, from 9:00am-12:00pm in the 1st floor Training Room.
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 14 December, 2017 | Topics: Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: Foreign Service Officer, FSOT
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is pleased to announce that a Consular Officer will visit St. Vincent and the Grenadines from Monday November 13, Thursday November 16, 2017. The officer will provide U.S. Citizens Services and accept applications for U.S. passports and Consular Reports …
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By tullms | 7 November, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Press Releases | Tags: Consular Outreach
This is an update to our previous messages regarding Hurricane Maria. Please click the below for a list of Hurricane Shelters in Dominica:
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 18 September, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
The Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens to avoid travel to The Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, Cuba, Anguilla, the British Virgin Islands, St. Barthelemy, Barbuda, and St. Martin due to Hurricane Irma.
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 13 September, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages
The Department of State is working with the Department of Defense to continue evacuation flights on September 11. U.S. citizens desiring to leave should proceed to the airport to arrive by noon on Monday carrying their U.S. passport or other proof of U.S. citizenship and identity. Passengers may be allowed to carry on one small …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 13 September, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages
The Department of State is working with the Department of Defense to continue evacuation flights on September 11. U.S. citizens desiring to leave should proceed to the airport to arrive by noon on Monday carrying their U.S. passport or other proof of U.S. citizenship and identity. Passengers may be allowed to carry on one small …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 11 September, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages
The Department of State is working with the Department of Defense to continue evacuation flights on September 11. U.S. citizens desiring to leave should proceed to the airport to arrive by noon on Monday carrying their U.S. passport or other proof of U.S. citizenship and identity. Passengers may be allowed to carry on one small …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 11 September, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages
As of 1230 ET, the Department of State, in coordination with the Department of Defense, has resumed evacuation of U.S. citizens from Sint Maarten via a military flight to Puerto Rico.
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 10 September, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages
As of 1230 ET, the Department of State, in coordination with the Department of Defense, has resumed evacuation of U.S. citizens from Sint Maarten via a military flight to Puerto Rico.
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 10 September, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. Embassy Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Hurricane Irma Update #4 The U.S. Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean continues to receive a high volume of inquiries regarding U.S. citizens affected by Hurricane Irma, particularly those on the islands of the Anguilla, the British Virgin Islands, French St. …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 8 September, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. Embassy Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Hurricane Irma Update #3 The U.S. Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean continues to receive a high volume of inquiries regarding U.S. citizens affected by Hurricane Irma, particularly those on the islands of the Anguilla, the British Virgin Islands, French St. …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 7 September, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean alerts U.S. citizens to the presence of Hurricane Jose in the Atlantic Ocean. The government of Antigua has issued a hurricane watch for the islands of Antigua and Barbuda. A tropical storm watch is in effect for the islands of Anguilla, Montserrat, and St. Kitts and Nevis.
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 7 September, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages
This is a message regarding resources available to people affected by Hurricane Irma who are located on the French islands of Saint Martin and Saint-Barthelemy (Saint Bart’s), the French Ministry of Interior has set up a public information line which can be reached at +33-1- 82-71-03-37.
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 7 September, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. Embassy Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Hurricane Irma Update #2 September 4, 2017 This is an update to our previous emergency messages. The hurricane watches for the islands of Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Barthelemy, St. Kitts & Nevis, and St. Martin have been upgraded to hurricane warnings. …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 4 September, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages
We are pleased to announce that a Consular Officer from the U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) will visit St. Lucia from Monday, September 11 to Wednesday, September, 13 2017, to provide U.S. Citizens Services and accept applications for U.S. passports and Consular Reports of Birth …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 29 August, 2017 | Topics: Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: outreach visit
We are pleased to announce that a Consular Officer from the U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) will visit Anguilla from Tuesday, May 2 to Thursday, May 4 and St. Martin on Friday, May 5 to provide U.S. Citizens Services and accept applications for U.S. passports …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 20 April, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: Consular Outreach
Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2016 U.S. elections! In order to vote in the November 2016 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2016. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 28 June, 2016 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will host a webinar “Foreign Earned Income for U.S. Overseas Taxpayers” on June 29, 2016, 2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT. To register and attend this webinar, use the Foreign Earned Income for U.S. Overseas Taxpayers or https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/445/15416 webinar link. Attendees should log in 10 minutes prior to the start time. The session will be recorded and made available at a …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 9 June, 2016 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS informs U.S. citizens that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a travel notice for Dominica regarding the Zika virus . There is evidence that Zika is linked to birth defects in the fetuses of infected pregnant women and Guillain-Barré syndrome in infected individuals of any age or gender. Zika …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 24 March, 2016 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS informs U.S. citizens that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a travel notice for St. Vincent and the Grenadines regarding the Zika virus . There is evidence that Zika is linked to birth defects in the fetuses of infected pregnant women and Guillain-Barré syndrome in …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 26 February, 2016 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot receipt …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 27 January, 2016 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean provides this update of its previous message informing U.S. citizens that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a travel notice for the Caribbean regarding the Zika virus . There is evidence that Zika is linked to birth defects in the fetuses of infected pregnant women and …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 26 January, 2016 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS Barbados provides this update of its previous message informing U.S. citizens that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a travel notice for the Caribbean regarding the Zika virus . There is evidence that Zika is linked to birth defects in the fetuses of infected …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 20 January, 2016 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean advises U.S. citizens in Barbados of a recent surge in robberies involving the use of the firearms and high levels of violence. These robberies were directed against local businesses with multiple employees that pay salaries in cash, for example construction sites, bars and convenience stores. Criminals …
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By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 9 November, 2015 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens