Embassy of the United States Barbados & E. Caribbean

The Consular Section is open from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, except on U.S and Barbados holidays.  The Consular Section is located in the Wildey Business Park, Wildey, St. Michael.  Please note: laptop computers, cameras, cell phones and other electronic devices are not allowed in the consular waiting room.  Parking at the Embassy is very limited, and one may not park in adjacent lots.  Please either come to the Embassy by taxi or ask someone to bring you and pick you up.

Visa Types

• Non-immigrant Visas - Visas for persons wishing to travel temporarily for business, tourism, or study in the U.S.
• Immigrant Visas - Visas for persons wishing to reside permanently in the U.S.
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Answers to general questions on visa procedures can be found in our FAQ section.

Issuance of Visas

No assurance regarding the issuance of visas can be given in advance. Final travel plans or the purchase of non-refundable air tickets should not be made until you have been approved and have received your visa.

To make the application process as speedy as possible for all our customers, visa applicants paying their fees in cash or bank draft are asked to bring exact change.  Credit and debit cards are not accepted for non-immigrant (NIV) visa applications.

Same day visa service is not available except in an extreme documented emergency.  All applicants whose visas have been approved will have their passports returned to them via courier service.  For further information, see NIV Processing Time.

Most information about Non-Immigrant and Immigrant Visas can be found on this webpage.  If, after having read through all the information on the webpage, you have not found the answer to your question, you may email us at one of the following addresses:

For inquiries about Non-Immigrant Visas, for temporary travel for vacation, business, study, or work, send email to: BridgetownNIV@state.gov

For inquiries about Immigrant Visas, to reside permanently in the U.S., send email to: BridgetownIV@state.gov

Applicants without access to email may contact the Non-Immigrant Visa Unit by telephone between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m., or the Immigrant Visa Unit by telephone between 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.  

Phone: 1-246-227-4000

FAX: 1-246-431-0179

Courier Services:  The cost for DHL delivery one-way within Barbados is US$10, or BBD$20; one-way international service is US$24 or BBD$48.  Please bring money to your interview to pay for return courier service. 

U.S. Embassy Bridgetown
Wildey Business Park
Wildey, St. Michael
Barbados, West Indies

Useful links:

•  U.S. Department of State Homepage  
•  Bureau of Consular Affairs - visa information
• Consular Affairs - Customer Service  
• Destination USA - visa overview  

Other U.S. Government websites:

•  Department of Homeland Security

•  U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services  

• US-VISIT - port of entry procedures  
• U.S. Customs and Border Patrol  
• FirstGov (U.S. government's web portal)

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the quality and accuracy of the visa information contained in this website, all content is subject to change without notice. The Embassy makes no warranty, express or implied concerning the information provided.

Every application for a visa is based on its own merits. Our website is only able to provide general information regarding visa types and application processes. Visa application instructions clearly state that there is no guarantee that you will be issued a visa for travel to the United States if you should choose to apply.