United States Consul General Karen Grissette welcomed education partners, stakeholders, and special guests to her residence to develop education partnerships in support of the Consulate’s upcoming Study with “US” campaign Wednesday evening. To reinforce the longstanding educational exchange ties between the United States and Bermuda, the U.S. Consulate built support for the upcoming launch of ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 29 September, 2022 | Topics: Consul General, Education, Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: #StudyWithUs, Bermuda, Education, EducationUSA, U.S. Consulate General Hamilton
The Consulate phone lines are currently down. Please email: hamiltonconsulate@state.gov for immediate assistance. Thank you.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 26 September, 2022 | Topics: Alert | Tags: phones
The U.S. Consulate building will be closed Friday September 23 due to the incoming hurricane. If you need urgent or immediate assistance please call the duty phone for U.S. citizen emergencies at 1-441-335-3828. Our email address hamiltonconsulate@state.gov will continue to be monitored throughout the day for non-urgent queries.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 22 September, 2022 | Topics: Alert
Event: Bermuda Weather Service (
http://www.weather.bm ) reports that conditions are expected to deteriorate rapidly on Thursday as Hurricane Fiona, now a threat to Bermuda, approaches from the southwest. Be advised that rip currents and hazardous surf conditions will continue along south shore. Hurricane Fiona is currently 736nm south/southwest of Bermuda with winds of 100kts gusting ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 20 September, 2022 | Topics: Alert
The Department has updated the Worldwide Caution and will post a red banner notice immediately to the Consular Affairs web site (
http://travel.state.gov/ ) given the United States’ airstrike that resulted in the death of al-Qa’ida leader Ayman al-Zawahiri. Posts should ensure that the Worldwide Caution is immediately added to post’s website and that it is ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 3 August, 2022 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: worldwide caution
U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette supported a visit this week by Rear Admiral Shannon Gilreath, Commander of the United States Coast Guard’s Mid-Atlantic Region. The visit following the completion of a successful fisheries enforcement operation earlier this year in partnership with the Bermuda Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the Royal Bermuda Regiment, Bermuda Coast ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 27 July, 2022 | Topics: Consul General, News, Press Releases | Tags: Bermuda, Government of Bermuda, U.S. Coast Guard Mid Atlantic, U.S. Consul General Hamilton
The U.S. Consulate hosted a glittering reception aboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutter ‘Eagle’ to celebrate the 246th anniversary of the independence of the United States and the longstanding, special U.S.-Bermuda relationship. U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette welcomed Her Excellency Governor Rena Lalgie, Honorable Premier David Burt, Honorable Opposition Leader Cole Simons, Honorable Ministers, Members of ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 11 July, 2022 | Topics: Consul General, News
Event: As of June 12, 2022, the CDC order requiring all persons to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States, is rescinded. Starting at 12:01 a.m. on June 12, 2022, the CDC will no longer require air travelers to show a negative ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 13 June, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News
HURRICANE HUNTER AIRCRAFT REPORTS ALEX IS A LITTLE STRONGER – TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS EXPECTED ON BERMUDA STARTING LATE TONIGHT OR EARLY MONDAY The National Hurrican Center (NHC) advises that a Hurricane Hunter aircraft has been investigating Tropical Storm Alex. The flight reconnaissance indicates a slightly stronger storm, with tropical storm conditions expected on Bermuda starting late ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 5 June, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the Hurricane Season which lasts through November 2022. Hurricane Season in the Atlantic commenced June 1 and runs through November 30. The
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center expects the 2022 season to be above average for the seventh consecutive year. NOAA predicts that the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season will produce: 14 to 21 ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 3 June, 2022 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Looking to advance your career in a dynamic environment? In this full-time position, you will have the opportunity to manage a high-profile, historic Bermuda residence and create dining and event experiences for VIP guests, including high-ranking officials. Minimum qualifications: Experience supervising employees and contractors, including managing a kitchen Strong budget management experience Significant experience ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 22 April, 2022 | Topics: News
The U.S. Consulate General partnered with the Bermuda Zoological Society (BZS) and Paget Primary School to celebrate the 52nd annual Earth Day by volunteering to support the Trunk Island Living Classroom in Harrington Sound. To highlight this year’s Earth Day theme “Invest in Our Planet,” and raise awareness about important environmental issues like climate change, ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 22 April, 2022 | Topics: Environment, News, Press Releases | Tags: Bermuda Zoological Society, Conservation Project, Earth Day, Trunk Island, US Consulate General Bermuda
PORTSMOUTH, Va. —U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Angela McShan (WPC-1135) is scheduled to arrive in Bermuda on April 6 as part of a multi-month fisheries enforcement operation in concert with the Bermuda Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Royal Bermuda Regiment, Bermuda Coast Guard, and Bermuda Police Services. The cutter will be the first of three Coast Guard ships that will patrol seaward ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 6 April, 2022 | Topics: Consul General, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Bermuda, U.S. Agencies | Tags: U.S. Coast Guard Bermuda, U.S. Consulate General Hamilton in Bermuda, U.S. Cost Guard Mid-Atlantic
Registering to Vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in the world! Start by confirming your voter registration with your state. Some states require absentee voters to register annually so you may need to re-register. Go to
FVAP.gov to connect to your state’s voter portal to register to vote, ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 20 January, 2022 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Worldwide: Event: On October 25, President Biden announced the United States will adopt a global air travel policy. This policy prioritizes public health, protecting U.S. citizens and residents as well as those who come to visit us. Effective November 8 all non-citizen, nonimmigrant (not a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or traveling to ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 2 November, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Health Issues, News, Press Releases, Travel & Tourism | Tags: COVID19, vaccination
On October 25, the Biden Administration released details behind the new international air travel policy that is stringent, consistent across the globe, and guided by public health. Starting on November 8, foreign national air travelers to the United States will be required – with only limited exceptions – to be fully vaccinated and to provide ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 26 October, 2021 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Press Releases | Tags: US Travel, US Vaccine Travel Requirement, White House Proclamation
Register and request an absentee ballot now for these special Congressional elections: The following states have elections in the next 90 days: November 2, 2021:Florida Special Primary Election in U.S. Congressional District 20* November 2, 2021:Ohio Special General Election in U.S. Congressional Districts 11 & 15** *The State of Florida will conduct a special primary ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 13 September, 2021 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Today, U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette hosted a wreath laying ceremony at the U.S. Consulate to mark the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and to honor the individuals who lost their lives that day. “Thank you for joining me here this morning, as we mark the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 11 September, 2021 | Topics: News, U.S. & Bermuda | Tags: 9/11 Remembrance, U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette, U.S. Consulate Commemorates 9/11, U.S. Consulate General
On August 10, U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette and Deputy Premier Walter Roban visited the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Tracking Station on Cooper’s Island to observe launch operations of an Antares rocket and Cygnus spacecraft as it passed directly over Bermuda. At 7:01 p.m. (AST), the Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia launched a ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 13 August, 2021 | Topics: Consul General, Press Releases, Science & Tech, U.S. & Bermuda | Tags: NASA Tracking Station
This morning, U.S. Consulate General Hamilton and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency donated a supply of bottled water to support COVID-19 relief efforts as the Government of Bermuda continues to combat the spread of the Covid-19 virus. U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette and CBP Port Director Cletus William expressed their appreciation to the ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 27 July, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Bermuda
ATLANTIC OCEAN — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle (WIX 327), “America’s Tall Ship,” is scheduled to arrive in Bermuda on Saturday, July 10th as part of its 2021 summer training deployment. The ship will be moored along Front Street in Hamilton, July 10 – July 14 and will be open for free public tours ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 9 July, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Bermuda | Tags: US Coast Guard, US Coast Guard Cutter Eagle, US Consulate General Hamilton
The U.S. Department of State has appointed Karen Grissette to serve as the next, full-time, U.S. Consul General to Bermuda. A career Foreign Service Officer of over 20 years, Ms. Grissette recently served as the Executive Director of the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board in Washington D.C., where she advised a presidentially appointed Board on the ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 2 July, 2021 | Topics: Consul General, News, Press Releases
Hurricane Season Alert: Security Message — Atlantic Hurricane Season. The Atlantic hurricane season commences June 1 and continues through November. Since Bermuda could be in the path of at least some of these storms we urge U.S. citizens residing in, visiting, or traveling to Bermuda to prepare for hurricane season and to enroll in the ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 21 May, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: Bermuda, Bermuda Weather Service, Hurricane Season, Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, Tropical Storm
Mr. Tom Edwardsen will assume Acting Consul General responsibilities on May 7, succeeding Mr. Alan Purcell who departed the island this week. Mr. Edwardsen will remain in the position until the arrival of a permanent successor later this summer. A career Foreign Service Officer, Tom most recently managed the Assignments Division for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs and the Bureau of ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 7 May, 2021 | Topics: Consul General, News
The U.S. Consulate General will only provide emergency consular services during the ‘Stay at Home’ period. For emergency American Citizen Services, including emergency passports, please email
hamiltonconsulate@state.gov . Anyone with questions or concerns may also call the Consular Section at 441-705-0424 between 8 am and 4:30 pm. U.S. citizens can contact a representative of the Consulate outside ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 20 April, 2021 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. & Bermuda, U.S. Citizen Services
TROY, AL — Troy University, a public university located in Troy, Alabama, will host a virtual information session for Bermudians in cooperation with the U.S. Department of State, EducationUSA and the U.S. Consulate General Hamilton. The event, led by Troy University’s International Admissions Office, is scheduled for Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. and ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 10 March, 2021 | Topics: Education, Press Releases | Tags: Education, EdUSA Advising Centre Bermuda, EdUSA Bermuda, Troy University, U.S. Consulate General Hamilton, Virtual Open House
March 1, 2021 MEDIA ADVISORY U.S. Consulate General Announces Updated Travel Health Notice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) On March 1, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) adjusted the Travel Health Advisory Notice for Bermuda, upgrading its status from Level 4 to Level 3. The COVID-19 risk in ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 1 March, 2021 | Topics: Health Issues, Press Releases, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Bermuda | Tags: Center for Disease Control, Coronavirus, COVID-19
Location: Bermuda Weather Alert: The Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) is forecasting gale and storm force winds that could reach gusts of up to 70 knots on Thursday, January 28. The Ministry of National Security is advising residents to take the necessary safety precautions around their homes. Additionally, all motorists are urged to exercise care and caution ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 26 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages, Western Hemisphere
Alan Purcell Mr. Alan Purcell has been appointed to serve as the Acting U.S. Consul General to Bermuda. Acting Consul General Purcell is scheduled to assume his duties the week of January 25 – succeeding former Consul General Lee Rizzuto, who left the island on January 19. A career Foreign Service Officer, Mr. Purcell served most ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 22 January, 2021 | Topics: Consul General, News, Press Releases | Tags: Acting U.S. Consul General, Alan Purcell, US Consulate General Hamilton
The State of Louisiana will conduct two special primary elections on Tuesday, March 20, 2021, to fill a vacancy for the 2nd and 5th Congressional Districts. Congressional District 2 includes nearly all of the city of New Orleans and stretches west and north to Baton Rouge. Congressional District 5 includes rural northeastern Louisiana and much ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 22 January, 2021 | Topics: News
Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event: Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel or provide a positive test result and ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 21 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Health Issues, Travel & Tourism | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19
U.S. Consul General Lee Rizzuto presented Hon. Premier David Burt with a special portrait created by American artist ‘Rob the Original’ this summer, to commemorate the Cup Match Holiday. The official presentation took place at the Cabinet Office, where U.S. Consul General Rizzuto recognized the importance of the holiday and his interest in highlighting its ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 17 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Today marks five months since I arrived in Bermuda to serve as the United States Consul General with my wife Denise. Amazingly, it feels like time has gone by quickly like the blink of an eye and at the same time – in a very positive way- it feels as though we have been here ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 16 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Op-Ed
Following a meeting with Hon. Premier David Burt earlier this week, U.S. Consul General Lee Rizzuto highlights the longstanding ties and positive relationship between the United States and Bermuda. “Rarely can you refer to a 400 – plus, year relationship that has exemplified the true meaning of bilateral relations,” says U.S. Consul General Rizzuto. Bermuda’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 20 November, 2020 | Topics: Consul General, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Bermuda
We would like to notify U.S. citizens in Bermuda of the following opportunities to get your voting questions answered live. While the last day to submit ballots to the U.S. Consulate in Hamilton for mailing to the U.S. via courier is next Thursday, October 22 at noon, some states will let voters submit their ballots electronically. If ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 16 October, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Public Affairs | Tags: voting
Location: Atlantic Ocean Weather Alert: The Bermuda Weather Service is closely tracking Hurricane Teddy which is currently 767 nautical miles southwest of the island, moving 11 miles per hour. The closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours (3 days) is forecast to be within 119 nautical miles to the east of the island, at ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 19 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. & Bermuda, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: hurricane
Absentee ballots will be on their way in less than a month, but it’s not too late to register and request yours. The deadline to get registered and request your ballot for November 3 using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) depends on your state of residency. Here are a few ways to get prepared: ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 17 September, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Atlantic Ocean Weather Alert: The Bermuda Weather Service is closely tracking Tropical Storm Paulette, which is currently 888 nautical miles east-southeast of the island, moving west-northwest at 10 miles per hour. Closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours (3 days) is forecast to be 120 nautical miles to the southeast, at 12 pm on ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 11 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. & Bermuda, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: hurricane
The United States Postal Service (USPS) will resume acceptance of mail to Bermuda and other international locations effective August 21, 2020. “Thank you to the United States Postal Service, Delta Airlines and everyone involved in assisting with the resumption of U.S. mail services to Bermuda. This has been a great inconvenience for many, and I ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 20 August, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
On August 17, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) upgraded the Travel Health Advisory Notice for Bermuda from Level 3 to Level 2, due to COVID-19. The COVID-19 risk in Bermuda is moderate, however, the CDC recommends travelers to Bermuda practice enhanced precautions. On August 6, 2020, in close coordination with the ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 18 August, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
As the world continues to face challenges during the global pandemic, U.S. Consul General Lee Rizzuto considers Bermuda to be “one of the safest destinations on the planet.” The testing regime for COVID-19 on the island has been effective as the number of cases remain low. The strict protocol’s put in place for travelers and ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 13 August, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
COVID-19 Information Last updated: 08/31/2022 *** As of 12:01 a.m. EDT June 12, 2022, the CDC order requiring all persons aged two and above to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States, is rescinded. Starting at 12:01 a.m. EDT on June 12, 2022, ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 6 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Novel coronavirus
U.S. Consul General Lee Rizzuto visited the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Bermuda Tracking Station on Cooper’s Island for the first time to commemorate the 51st anniversary of Apollo 11 – the spaceflight that first landed humans on the Moon – and the 30th anniversary year of the Hubble Space Telescope. Hubble has expanded ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 20 July, 2020 | Topics: Consul General, News, Press Releases
The U.S. Consulate General is beginning a phased resumption of routine visa services. On July 15, the Consulate will resume visa services for students who are legal permanent residents of Bermuda. In addition, Third Country National (TCN) workers who have been furloughed or terminated from their employment in Bermuda, and require a U.S. visa to ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 15 July, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Press Releases, Visas
The U.S. Consulate General is not currently providing routine visa services but is evaluating appointment requests on a case-by-case basis, prioritizing urgent or emergency appointments for residents of our consular district in Bermuda. If you have a need for urgent or emergency travel, or you would like to inquire as to whether or not we ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 10 July, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News
On July 15, the U.S. Consulate General will resume visa services for students attending schools in the United States. Students who have a valid I-20 Form, paid the SEVIS fee, and wish to apply for a F, M, or J visa should visit our website and follow the instructions to complete the electronic application. On ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 10 July, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Press Releases, Study in the U.S., Visas
The U.S. Consulate will host a live Facebook Q&A session on Friday, July 10, to answer questions about the suspension of visa services, waivers, travel to the United States, cannabis regulations, U.S. citizen services and voter registration. This is an opportunity for the public to ask questions about available services and issues surrounding travel to ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 8 July, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases
The U.S. Consulate General Hamilton and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency hosted a small donation ceremony at the airport facility in St. David’s on July 8. On behalf of CBP, the Ministry of Health received a small supply of contactless thermometers, 10×10 pop-up tents, and bottled water as additional resources for public testing ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 8 July, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Bermuda | Tags: CBP, COVID-19
Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: Bermuda Entry Requirements and Resumption of Commercial Flights at L.F. Wade Airport Effective July 1, 2020, commercial flight service will resume at L.F. Wade Airport. The Government of Bermuda is requiring that all travelers to Bermuda complete an online Travel Authorization and pay a $75 fee before traveling to Bermuda. The Travel Authorization can be found ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 30 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Bermuda | Tags: COVID-19
Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: Additional flight to the United States A privately chartered jet will be traveling from Bermuda to Teterboro, New Jersey on Thursday, July 2. The flight is scheduled to depart Bermuda at 2 PM ADT. There are 6-8 seats available at an estimated cost of $1,750-2,000 per seat. If anyone has an interest, please contact: Carlton Smith,
CSmith@longtailaviation.bm . ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 26 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. & Bermuda
Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: Upcoming flight to the United States and resumption of limited American Citizen Services A privately chartered jet will be traveling from Bermuda to White Plains, New York on Saturday, June 27. There are seats available at an estimated cost of $1,000 per seat. If anyone has an interest, please contact: Anthony Richardson,
arichardson@cedaraviation.com L.F. Wade Airport in Bermuda ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 25 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. & Bermuda, U.S. Citizen Services
The U.S. Consulate General continues to follow COVID-19 guidelines issued by the Government of Bermuda. While maintaining adherence to social distancing requirements and Government regulations during Phase 3B, the Consulate is available to provide limited consular services, including U.S. citizen services and emergency visa services. As of June 18, the Consulate is providing passport renewal ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 22 June, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Bermuda, U.S. Passports
Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update – Expansion of Services at the U.S. Consulate On June 17, we will to open up our appointment schedule for limited U.S. citizen services. All services will be by appointment only – we are not offering walk in services at this time. If your passport has expired or is going to ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 17 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: passports
Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update – Upcoming flight to the United States A privately chartered aircraft will be traveling from Bermuda to Teterboro, N.J. today, Monday, June 8 at 2 p.m. Please contact
arichardson@cedaraviation.com directly for information and ticketing. L.F. Wade Airport in Bermuda closed for incoming commercial passenger flights on March 20. Charter aircraft ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 8 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. & Bermuda | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, quarantine
Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update – Status of Services at the U.S. Consulate The flight we mentioned in our last message, which is going from Bermuda to New Jersey on Friday, June 12 is now full. If we become aware of any future flights, we will send out additional messaging. We know that many of you ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 5 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. & Bermuda | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, quarantine
Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update – Upcoming flight to the United States An eight-passenger privately chartered jet will be traveling from the United States to Bermuda and back to Teterboro, New Jersey on Friday, June 12. There are seats available on both legs, at a cost of $1,812.50 per seat. If anyone has an interest, please contact: Raymond ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 4 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Bermuda | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, quarantine
Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update – Flight to the United States – must book today! A privately chartered aircraft will be traveling from the United States to Bermuda and back to Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Monday, June 1. There is a very small number of seats available to U.S. citizens on the U.S. bound ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 1 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Bermuda | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, quarantine
Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: Social media reports the possibility of demonstrations occurring in Bermuda on June 1, 2020. The U.S. Consulate General will be closed to the public on Monday, June 1, 2020. We expect to reopen for emergency services only on Tuesday, June 2. Actions to Take: Be aware of your surroundings, and avoid crowds and ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 1 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. & Bermuda | Tags: demonstration
Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID-19 Update Bermuda is currently in
Phase 2 of the Reopening of Bermuda plan. For full details, continue to monitor the Government of Bermuda COVID-19
website . Status of Services: The Consular Section remains closed for routine U.S. citizen and visa services, including walk-in passport renewals. We will open for these services as soon as it is safe ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 28 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, quarantine
Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update: On May 21, Bermuda will enter
Phase 2 of Bermuda’s re-opening plan. This phase only permits a modest expansion of services, which will still require restricted operations. There are currently no plans for any further repatriation flights to the United States, and there is no established date yet for the return of ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 20 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Emergency Services, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. & Bermuda | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, quarantine
The U.S. Consulate General continues to follow COVID-19 guidelines issued by the Government of Bermuda. While maintaining adherence to social distancing requirements, the Consulate is available to those in need of emergency U.S. passport services. U.S. Citizens who require emergency passports, and have confirmed travel plans, should contact hamiltonconsulate@state.gov or call 441-335-3828. At this time, ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 11 May, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services
By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 5 May, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports
Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update – Status of Services at the U.S. Consulate The U.S. Consulate is currently open for emergency services only. Walk-in renewal services for U.S. passports have been temporarily suspended. If you are a U.S. citizen and require an emergency passport, please email us at hamiltonconsulate@state.gov. We will resume routine services ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 5 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. & Bermuda | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, quarantine
Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update – Possible Flight to the United States A local travel agency has received authorization from the Government of Bermuda to operate a charter flight between Bermuda and Atlanta. The flight will operate on Friday, May 15, providing there is sufficient interest. If you are interested, please email the travel agency directly at ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 4 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Bermuda | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, quarantine
Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update – Possible Flight to the United States There is the possibility of a charter flight from Bermuda to Atlanta in mid-May. In order to gauge interest in such a flight, please email the U.S. Consulate as soon as possible at
hamiltonconsulate@state.gov if you would be interested in taking such a flight. If you ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 30 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, quarantine
Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update – Flight Departing Bermuda A British Airways flight from Bermuda to London is scheduled to depart on April 25th. U.S. citizens who are interested in returning to the United States via London should contact Government House via email atexecutiveofficer@gov.bm . Tickets are £500 or $620 each with an additional ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 21 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Emergency Services, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Bermuda | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, quarantine
Location: Hamilton, Bermuda, April 13, 2020 Event: COVID 19 Update – Flight Availability to the United States There will be a private aircraft departing Bermuda on 15 April to Palm Beach, Florida. Any interested travelers should please contact Carlton Smith at Longtail Aviation for additional information. He may be reached at 293-5971, extension 1024. As of ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 13 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. & Bermuda, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, quarantine
Location: Bermuda, April 7, 2020 Event: COVID 19 Update – Shelter in Place in effect As of April 6, the Government of Bermuda confirmed 20 active cases of COVID-19 (there have been a total of 39 cases; 17 individuals have recovered, and 2 have died). Effective 6:00 am on Saturday, April 4, a 24 hour shelter in place order ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 8 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. & Bermuda, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, quarantine
Location: Hamilton, Bermuda, April 6, 2020 Event: COVID 19 Update – Shelter in Place in effect As of April 5, the Government of Bermuda confirmed 23 active cases of COVID-19 (there have been a total of 37 cases; 14 individuals have recovered). Effective 6:00am on Saturday, April 4, a 24 hour shelter in place order went into ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 6 April, 2020 | Topics: Emergency Services, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Bermuda, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, quarantine
Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update – Flight to the United States – Must Book Travel TODAY! As of April 4, the Government of Bermuda confirmed 23 active cases of COVID-19 (there have been a total of 37 cases; 14 individuals have recovered). A repatriation charter flight from Bermuda to Atlanta is scheduled for April 7. ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 6 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. & Bermuda, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, quarantine
The U.S. Consulate General urges U.S. citizens, and all others who may need to travel to the United States, to make arrangements now. A repatriation flight departing Bermuda to Atlanta will take place on Tuesday, April 7. The flight is available for anyone currently seeking to travel to the United States, or to transit to ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 3 April, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update – Repatriation Flight to the United States As of April 2, the Government of Bermuda confirmed 24 active cases of COVID-19 (there have been a total of 35 cases; 11 individuals have recovered). A repatriation charter flight from Bermuda to the U.S. is being arranged by the Bermudian travel agency Travel Edge. ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 3 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Bermuda | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, quarantine
Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update – Continuation of Curfew Note: There are no updates for today. The following information remains in effect until further notice. The U.S. Consulate is resending this notice to assure widest possible dissemination of this information, and for the benefit of those who just recently registered with the Consulate. The Government of Bermuda confirmed ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 31 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, quarantine
Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update – Continuation of Curfew Note: The following information remains in effect until further notice. The U.S. Consulate is resending this notice to assure widest possible dissemination of this information, and for the benefit of those who just recently registered with the Consulate. The Government of Bermuda confirmed 22 cases of COVID-19 in ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 30 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, quarantine
Health Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hamilton, Bermuda, March 27, 2020 Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID-19 Update The following information remains in effect until further notice. The U.S. Consulate General is resending this notice to assure widest possible dissemination of this information. The Government of Bermuda confirmed 15 cases of COVID-19 in Bermuda, as of March 26. The Government ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 27 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
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Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: Interest in Flights to the United States The Government of Bermuda confirmed 6 cases of COVID-19 in Bermuda, as of March 23. All U.S. Citizens currently in Bermuda who wish to return to the United States by commercial air service, are asked to please inform the U.S. Consulate of your potential interest. In ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 25 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. & Bermuda, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, quarantine
The U.S. Consulate General supports all efforts made by the Government of Bermuda to ensure the safety and security of the country while combating the spread of COVID-19. In accordance with the closure guidelines and social distancing advice issued by the Government of Bermuda, the U.S. Consulate will suspend routine consular services as of March ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 23 March, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: American Citizen Services, COVID-19, Suspended Consular Services, US Consulate General
Global Health Advisory: Effective Friday, March 20, at 11:59 pm, L.F. Wade Airport in Bermuda will close for incoming passenger flights for two weeks. Only returning residents will be allowed on flights to Bermuda arriving March 19 and March 20. In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 20 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, quarantine, Travel Restrictions, virus
The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 19 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Notification
In accordance with the Bermuda Ministry of Health’s COVID-19 prevention guidelines, the U.S. Consulate General in Bermuda is implementing all appropriate measures to help control the spread of the virus. The Consulate remains open and available for American Citizen Services. However, as of March 17, the Consulate is cancelling routine nonimmigrant visa appointments. The Consulate ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 17 March, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Press Releases
Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) first identified in Wuhan, China. The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with more than 147,000 reported cases worldwide. As of March 13, 2020, the Government of Bermuda announced there were NO confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Bermuda. Bermuda has ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 14 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. & Bermuda, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Consulate General Hamilton March 12, 2020 On March 11, President Donald J. Trump signed a Presidential Proclamation suspending the entry of most foreign nationals who have been in Schengen Area countries at any point during the 14 days prior to their scheduled arrival to the United States. These countries include: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 12 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. & Bermuda, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Bermuda, Consular Messaging, Coronavirus, COVD-19, press release, Travel, US Citizen Services, US Consulate General Hamilton
Meet with the U.S. Consulate General to learn how you can study and earn your degree in the United States during a public information session at the Bermuda EducationUSA Advising Centre on Thursday, March 19, at 5:30 p.m. EducationUSA Advisor and Bermuda College Counsellor Janea Mallory along with Vice Consul of the U.S. Consulate Nurik ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 4 March, 2020 | Topics: Education, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Bermuda | Tags: Bermuda College, Bermuda EducationUSA Advising Centre, Education, US Consulate General Hamilton
The U.S. Consulate General and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) would like to advise the public of a scheduled rocket launch on Sunday, February 9, which may be visible from Bermuda. NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility on Wallop’s Island, Virginia, will launch Northrop Grumman’s Antares rocket and Cygnus spacecraft at 6:39 p.m. (Atlantic Time) ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 7 February, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Bermuda | Tags: International Space Station, NASA, NASA Tracking Station, Rocket Launch, Tracking Station Cooper's Island, Wallops Flight Facility
Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. While there is no direct or immediate threat in Bermuda, the Consulate will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 6 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
