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U.S. Embassy Bridgetown \u2013 <\/strong>The U.S. Embassy in Barbados has a new procedure for receiving passports. As of\u00a0<\/span>May 19<\/strong>, we will no longer accept packages mailed directly to the U.S. Embassy\u2014packages received after this date will be returned to the sender without visa action.<\/span><\/figure>\n
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Please follow the updated instructions you received in your email to ensure that packages arrive at our courier location.<\/p>

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This new process will ensure you are able to track the location of your passport(s) using your airway bill.<\/p>\n

There is only one free approved location for drop off and pick up of Consular packages included in the visa fee:
\nCourier Facility: DHL HEAD OFFICE Bridgetown
\nAddress: DHL EXPRESS BARBADOS<\/strong>
\nAirport Commercial Center Pilgrim Road<\/strong>
\nChristchurch<\/strong>
\nBridgetown<\/strong><\/p>

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Applicants residing outside of Barbados but within the Consular District have the option of purchasing \u2018Premium Delivery Service\u2019 to collect their documents for an additional fee, (Visit:\u00a0http:\/\/ow.ly\/vSOI50OjHZk<\/a>\u00a0to see the list of courier locations), or they must collect their documents from the DHL office in Barbados at no additional cost.<\/p>

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Please Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Visas Update:<\/strong>\u00a0On May 30, 2023, the application fee for U.S. visitor visas and other non-petition-based NIVs will increase from $160 to $185. Petition-based (H, L, O, P, Q, and R) visa fees will increase from $190 to $205. E visa application fees will increase from $205 to $315.<\/p>

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