ALERT: Tropical Storm Earl Bermuda Weather Service ( http://www.weather.bm ) reports that conditions are expected to deteriorate rapidly on Thursday as Tropical Storm Earl, now a potential threat to Bermuda, approaches from the south. Be advised that rip currents and hazardous surf conditions will continue along south shore. Tropical Storm Earl is currently 518nm south of …
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By haleycs | 6 September, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, 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COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States, is rescinded.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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 3 June, 2022 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, U.S. Citizen Services
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, …
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 20 January, 2022 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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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 …
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 13 September, 2021 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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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
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 …
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 20 April, 2021 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. & Bermuda, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 16 October, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Public Affairs | Tags: voting
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: …
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 17 September, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 10 July, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Press Releases, Study in the U.S., Visas
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 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 …
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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
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, …
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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 …
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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
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 …
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 17 March, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Press Releases