Visa Services
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.)
Consular personnel are available to answer questions concerning non-immigrant visas by telephone only between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m., and concerning immigrant visas between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Applicants with access to e-mail are advised to contact us at ConsularBridge2@state.gov
for queries not answered on this web page.
Phone: 1-246-227-4000
FAX: 1-246-431-0179
E-mail: ConsularBridge2@state.gov
NIV Appointments Online: https://evisaforms.state.gov/default.asp?postcode=BGN&appcode=3
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 Office Park
Wildey, St. Michael
Barbados, West Indies
Useful links:
| Bureau of Consular Affairs - visa information |
| Consular Affairs - Customer Service |
| Destination USA - visa overview |
| Bureau of Information Programs |
Other U.S. Government websites:
| 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.