The Embassy of the United States in Barbados is located in Wildey, St. Michael and represents the United States in Barbados, serving US citizens who live in or visit the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Wildey Business Park, St. Michael BB14006, Barbados |
| Telephone | +1 246 227 4000 |
| Emergency phone | +1 246 227 4000 |
| Fax | +1 246 227 4088 |
| Website | bb.usembassy.gov |
| Head of Mission | Karin B. Sullivan, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. |
Opening Hours
The Barbadian foreign ministry’s list of foreign representatives in Barbados gives no opening hours for the embassy. Call or e-mail before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
- Opening hours: not given in the Barbadian foreign ministry’s list of foreign representatives in Barbados – call or e-mail the embassy before you go.
- Location: The embassy is in Wildey, in the parish of St. Michael; from the centre of Wildey, National Heroes Square in Bridgetown is about 3 km away in a straight line, and Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) about 11 km. (distances: OpenStreetMap)
- Good to know: Appointments are required for all in-person US citizen services, according to the embassy’s passport page. US citizens with an emergency can call +1 246 227 4000, also outside office hours. The embassy also has an office in Grenada and consular agents in Antigua and Martinique; visa appointments are booked through the online appointment system.
About the Embassy of the United States in Barbados
According to the U.S. Embassy, the embassy is currently led by Karin B. Sullivan as chargé d’affaires. Karin B. Sullivan has been chargé d’affaires since January 2025 and has served as deputy chief of mission in Bridgetown since May 2024, according to the embassy.
Do US citizens need a visa for Barbados?
No. The United States is not among the countries whose nationals need a visa to enter Barbados, according to the Barbadian foreign ministry’s visa list (revised 9 May 2025).
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official US sources:
Renewing a U.S. passport abroad
- Contact the U.S. embassy or consulate for your area for its submission instructions
- Renewal with Form DS-82 is possible only if your last passport was issued within the last 15 years, when you were 16 or older, and has never been reported lost or stolen
- The passport must be in your current name – otherwise bring the marriage certificate, divorce decree or other name-change document
- If you do not qualify (e.g. lost or stolen passport, or issued more than 15 years ago) you must apply in person
- Abroad you pay only the passport fee (book: $130) – no expedite fee
Sources: U.S. Department of State – renew your passport, U.S. Department of State – where to apply (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Other embassies in Bridgetown
28 other countries are represented in Bridgetown, among them: Argentina (embassy), Australia (honorary), Austria (honorary), Belgium (honorary), Brazil (embassy), Canada (high commission), China (embassy), Colombia (embassy), Cuba (embassy), Denmark (honorary), Finland (honorary), France (honorary), Germany (honorary), Guyana (consulate general), Israel (honorary), Italy (honorary), Jamaica (honorary), Japan (embassy), Mexico (honorary), Venezuela (embassy). The full list of all 29 missions is on the overview page for Barbados.
Closing days
According to the U.S. Embassy, the embassy is closed on these days:
- 1 January 2026 – New Year’s Day
- 19 January 2026 – Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
- 16 February 2026 – Washington’s Birthday
- 25 May 2026 – Memorial Day
- 19 June 2026 – Juneteenth National Independence Day
- 3 July 2026 – Independence Day (observed)
- 7 September 2026 – Labor Day
- 12 October 2026 – Columbus Day
- 11 November 2026 – Veterans Day
- 26 November 2026 – Thanksgiving Day
- 25 December 2026 – Christmas Day
The embassy’s holiday calendar lists these US federal holidays for 2026; it does not say whether the embassy also closes on Barbadian public holidays.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, US citizens can call +1 246 227 4000, the number given by the U.S. Embassy. In Barbados, dial 211 for the police, 511 for an ambulance and 311 for the fire service (GOV.UK travel advice). Barbadian citizens who need consular help in the United States can contact the Embassy of Barbados in Washington.
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Details checked on 26 October 2026. Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Barbados – Foreign Representatives in Barbados: Embassies and High Commissions (checked on 26 October 2026), U.S. Embassy in Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean and the OECS – Contact Us, U.S. Embassy Bridgetown – holiday calendar 2026, Public Holidays Act, Cap. 352 (Laws of Barbados), GOV.UK foreign travel advice: Barbados (getting help), Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Barbados – visa list (revised 9 May 2025), bb.usembassy.gov.
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