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Immigrant Visas
U.S. Embassy Bridgetown has resumed processing of immigrant visas.
DNA Testing for Immigrant Visa cases or USCIS:
DNA has resumed processing and appointments are readily available for testing. For more information, please contact our DNA unit at BridgetownFPU@state.gov.
Non-Immigrant Visas
Effective September 2022, U.S. Embassy Bridgetown resumed regular processing of non-immigrant visas for all non-immigrant visa categories.
We do accept applicants who are third-country applicants or non-residents of our consular district in LIMITED numbers. Please see more here: Non-Resident Applicants – U.S. Embassy in Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS (usembassy.gov)
The current wait time for visitor (B1/B2) and student (F/J/M) visa interview appointments as well as the processing times for interview waiver cases (once received) can be found here . Visa appointment fees are non-refundable, so you should carefully consider the interview wait time when deciding whether to pursue an appointment. If you would like an appointment to apply for a visa, please visit this website: Sign in or Create an Account | Official U.S. Department of State Visa Appointment Service | Barbados | English (usvisa-info.com)
Interview Waiver for Certain Visa Classes: We are pleased to announce interview waivers for visa renewals. If your tourist/business, student, or crew visa (B1/B2, F1, F2, J1, J2, M1, M2, or C1/D) is still valid, or expired less than four years ago, you may be able to renew your visa without an in-person interview. Formerly, the limit was one year. Eligibility for an interview waiver will be determined during the process of scheduling an appointment on this website . Instructions will be provided if you are eligible. Please note that if you are not applying for one of the above-mentioned visa types, or if you are applying for a visa for the first time, you are not eligible for an interview waiver.
Important notice: Visa fee increase
The application fee for visitor and certain other non-immigrant visa categories will increase from $160 to $185, effective June 17, 2023. Similarly, the application fee for certain petition-based nonimmigrant visas for temporary workers (H, L, O, P, Q, and R categories) will increase from $190 to $205. The fee for a treaty trader, treaty investor, and treaty applicants in a specialty occupation (E category) will increase from $205 to $315. Applicants who paid for their visa application before June 17, 2023 will not be charged any additional fees.
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A citizen of a foreign country who seeks to enter the United States generally must first obtain a U.S. visa, which is placed in the traveler’s passport.
Certain international travelers may be eligible to travel to the United States without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program, which is administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The Visa section of this website is about U.S. visas for foreign citizens and nationals to travel to the United States. Visit Travel.State.gov for additional information.
Note: U.S. citizens do not need a U.S. visa for travel to the United States. When planning travel abroad a U.S. citizen may need a visa issued by the embassy or consulate of the country they wish to visit
For short-term visits to the United States (for tourism, business, education, and more), you can go directly to the online application (form DS-160). For immigrant visas, which are issued to foreign nationals who intend to live and work permanently in the United States, you can visit the U.S. citizenship and Immigration Services site for the relevant forms. If you are unsure what type of visa you need, please use the Visa Wizard below.
Visa services are only available at the U.S. Embassy in Barbados.
Visa services are only available at the U.S. Embassy in Barbados.
Rights and Protections for Temporary Workers
This pamphlet informs you of your legal rights in the United States as a nonimmigrant visa holder in certain employment- and education-based categories.
Rights and Protections for Immigrant Visa Applicants
This pamphlet informs applicants applying for K-1 visas, K-3, IR-1/CR-1 immigrant visas, and F2A immigrant visas of their legal rights in the United States relating to domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
What to Expect at your Visa Appointment
The Embassy/Consulate does not allow interested parties to attend non-immigrant visa interviews, including family members, friends, lawyers, employers or other professional colleagues and contacts. Exceptions may be made only for adults escorting minors, translators, or individuals providing assistance to applicants with disabilities and/or special needs.
Lawful Permanent Resident Cards
All United States Legal Permanent Residents (LPR) or Conditional Residents (CR) who are traveling outside of the United States must present valid documents demonstrating their residency status in order to re-enter.
Non-resident applicants are encouraged to read this in entirety before scheduling your visa interview at the U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados.
E-1 Treaty Trader and E-2 Treaty Investor Visa
The Treaty Trader (E-1) and Treaty Investor (E-2) visas are for a nationals of a country with which the United States maintains a treaty of commerce and navigation, who are coming to the United States to carry on substantial trade, including trade in services or technology, principally between the United States and the treaty country, or to develop and direct the operations of an enterprise in which the national has invested, or is in the process of investing a substantial amount of capital. For a list of participating countries refer to Treaty Countries.
Applicants who wish to travel to the U.S. due to an emergency are advised to check the appointment wait time for regularly scheduled appointments to determine if an appropriate appointment may be available. You may obtain the next available appointment by creating an account at http://barbados.usvisa-info.com
U.S. Embassy Bridgetown’s Renewal Interview Waiver (RIW) process allows certain individuals who are renewing their visas to forego the visa interview. Please read all the information below to determine whether you qualify for the RIW process. RIW applications can only be submitted by mail.
Interview Waiver for Applicants Aged 0-13 and 80+
There are two categories eligible for the Interview Waiver, persons under age 14 and above 80 years. Persons under 14 years of age or above 80 years age may qualify to forego a visa interview and be allowed to submit their application via courier. *IW applications can only be submitted by mail.
Interview Waiver for F, M, & Academic J Visa Applicants
The Interview Waiver process for F, M, and J visa applicants allows certain students to forego a visa interview and submit their application via courier. Please see below criteria to determine whether you qualify for the IW – F, M, and J process
Interview Waiver Petition – H, non-blanket L, O, P & Q
The Interview Waiver process for H, non-blanket L, O, P and Q visa applicants allows certain individuals to forego a visa interview and submit their application via courier. Please see below criteria to determine whether you qualify for the interview waiver.
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