How to Apply

Please follow all instructions from 1-8 regarding How to Apply.

Prior to your arrival at the Consulate for your in-person interview, you must book an appointment on-line. Some appointment slots are reserved for certain visa categories. This allows us to accomodate priority and/or time sensitive appointments efficiently. For example, if you are not a student, please do not book an appointment reserved for student visa applicants. You will be denied entry into the Consulate if you are not booked in the correct appointment time slot. This final step is at the bottom of this page, please scroll down.  Also, bring all original documents as they will be returned to you the same day.

You must have the following items/documents in hand when applying for your non-immigrant visa in person at the Consulate:

1. Provide proof of permission to reside in Bermuda, which may be proof of Bermuda status, working resident status, a spousal permit, or a work permit. Landing permits are no longer accepted.

2. Provide a valid passport with at least six months remaining until the expiration date and one clear page to put the visa onto.  

3. Provide one U.S. passport photo taken within the past six months. For more information please go to photo requirements.

4. Pay a $131 cash application fee, in either US or Bermuda dollars or a combination of both, no checks or credit cards please. This fee is non-refundable. There may be an additional fee (called a reciprocity fee) for certain nationalities and/or types of visas. If the visa is issued, this reciprocity fee can be paid by cash or credit card.

5. Provide birth certificates of applying minor children of visa applicants. In addition, if the applicant is your minor child you will also need to provide the child's birth certificate.

7. Please follow these links for further information about student, employment, and crew visas. Please note: Out-of-District applicants require approval from the visa section prior to arrival in Bermuda.

8. Once you have completed steps 1-6 (where applicable) you must now book an appointment online. Click here now.Again, some appointment slots are reserved for certain visa categories. This allows us to accomodate priority and/or time sensitive appointments efficiently. For example, if you are not a student, please do not book an appointment reserved for student visa applicants. You will be denied entry into the Consulate if you are not booked in the correct appointment time slot.

If approved, visas are usually ready for pick up at the Guard Building within 48 hours. Please click here to view pick up instructions.