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US Embassy in Barbados

1 embassy

The United States is represented in Barbados by 1 mission: an embassy in Bridgetown. The United States requires Barbadian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

US Embassy in Bridgetown

At U.S. Embassy Bridgetown Wildey Business Park 14006, the US embassy represents the United States towards Barbados. Its phone number and website are on its page.

United States visa for Barbadian citizens

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United States visa requirements for citizens of Barbados

  • B-1/B-2 visitor visa (business / tourism)
  • Transit (C visa) – brief
  • Student (F/M/J) and work (H, L, O…) visas – brief
  • Fee: US$185
  • 4 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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The United States requires Barbadian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. In Barbados, applications go to the US embassy in Bridgetown, or to a visa centre working for the United States.

Barbados’ missions in the United States

Missions of Barbados in the United States (3)

In return, Barbados has 3 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.

Good to know

The United States in Barbados

Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; one of them is in Barbados.

Travel to Barbados for US citizens

US citizens do not need a visa for Barbados: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free. In Barbados, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the US embassy in Barbados is closed

The US embassy in Barbados closes on Barbados’ public holidays, the next being Independence Day on Monday 30 November 2026, Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Boxing Day on Saturday 26 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of the United States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the US embassy in Barbados?

The US embassy is in Bridgetown, at U.S. Embassy Bridgetown Wildey Business Park 14006.

Do Barbadian citizens need a visa for the United States?

The United States requires Barbadian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Do US citizens need a visa for Barbados?

US citizens do not need a visa for Barbados: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free.

Does Barbados have an embassy in the United States?

Yes, Barbados has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 2 other missions in the United States.