3. Information for U.S. Tax Payers

U.S. citizens must report their worldwide income on their federal income tax returns. Living or earning income outside the United States does not relieve a U.S. citizen of the responsibility for filing annual tax returns. However, U.S. citizens living and/or working abroad may be entitled to various deductions, exclusions, and credits.  (more)

Please follow this link for the new IRS brochure "Federal Tax Information for US Tax Payers Living Abroad".

The American Consulate in Bermuda has become aware of several resident who have recieved e-mails regarding a 2008 Economic Stimulus payment. Please do not reponsd to these e-mails or try to access any of the links in these messages. (more)

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4. Registering at the Consulate for Warden Messages

American citizens are urged to sign up for Consulate warden messages. Registering at the American Consulate alerts us to your presence so that we can contact you in the event of an emergency. For example, during a disaster overseas, American consular officers can assist in evacuation were that to become necessary. But they cannot assist you if your whereabouts are unknown. By providing your email address, the Consulate also has in place a method to disseminate important information to you via what we call ‘warden messages.’

To receive warden messages, register online https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/

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5. The Consulate has a mandatory On-Line Appointment Booking System

The Consulate has an On-Line Appointment Booking System for most Consular and Visa Services. You MUST read ALL relevant instructions BEFORE you will be allowed to book an online appointment.

Services requiring on-line appointments:

• Consular Services – Passports, notarials, and other services. (click here)

• Visas – Non-immigrant (visitors, tourists, transit) and immigrant visas (permanent resident/greencard).

• If you need to change or cancel your American Citizen Services (ACS) appointment please click here.

• If you need to change or cancel your Non-immigrant visa appointment please click here.

For your convenience: Adult passport renewals (form DS-82) and requests for extra passport pages (form DS-4085) may be mailed in or dropped off at the guard building. Drop-off hours are Monday through Friday, 9:30– 3:30 p.m. except for U.S. and Bermudian holidays. If you would like to make this application in person you will need to book an appointment.

**Please note: Appointments cannot be booked for same-day service.

6. Waivers for Criminal Convictions

For more information on "Waivers for Criminal Convictions and Ineligibilities" please click on this link.

7. 2009 Hurricane Season

Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the Hurricane Season in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico. The official Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June through November. This Travel Alert expires on December 4, 2009. (more)

8. 2009 Worldwide Caution

1.  The Department of State has issued this Worldwide Caution to update information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against American citizens and interests throughout the world.  In some countries, the worldwide recession has contributed to political and economic instability and social unrest.

American citizens are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness.  This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated February 2, 2009 to provide updated information on security threats and terrorist activities worldwide. (more)