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The American Consulate & the American Society to host this year’s
Independence Day 2008.

The American Consulate Hamilton, Bermuda Invites secondary school students to enter a 
HIP-HOP competition! 

Independence Day 2008 Hip Hop Contest

 "American Rocks!"

 "Keep Yourself Off the Stop List"

The American Consulate General is partnering with the American Society of Bermuda to host this year’s Independence Day Celebration on June 28th at Moresby Plain.  For further information, click here.

 

 

 

 

 
  • Create a 3-5 minute hip-hop song and dance to convey the message, “Keep yourself off the stop list.”
  • Contest open to individuals or groups of secondary school students.
  • Entries to be submitted on DVD or CD, and with a written script. Submissions should include your name, school & contact information.
  • Deliver to the American Consulate, 16 Middle Road, Devonshire, by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 30th.
  • Top 3 entries to be performed at the July 4th Celebration on June 28th.
  • Prizes to be awarded.

Relatives of American Consulate staff may not participate in this competition.


Latest Headlines From the Consulate

1. Important Voting information for the 2008 primary and General elections!

 Vote Now!   

American citizens residing in Bermuda may be eligible to vote in the upcoming state primaries and general election provided that they have requested a Federal Absentee Ballot from their state several months in advance to ensure receipt of the official ballot in time to cast their vote. Each state may have individual requirements which  can be found on the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) website.

For more information please go to:

Please go to our Voting News page for the latest news releases regarding elections.


2. New Passport fee increase and new passport forms!

Effective February 1, 2008 worldwide U.S. passport fees will increase. They are as follows:

    Adult passport renews- $75
    First time adult fee - $100
    Child passport fee - $85

For more information please view the latest press release "New Passport Fee Schedule starting February 1, 2008" and "US Consulate Announces Passport Fee Increase". 

Also, new passport forms have also been issued. Please do not use any old forms as they are now obsolete. The links on this website will reflect the new forms.  


3. The Consulate now 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 now requiring appointments:

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.


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4. For more information on "Waivers for Criminal Convictions and Ineligibilities" or otherwise known as "The Stop List" please click on this link.


 

5. 2007 Worldwide Caution

This Worldwide Caution updates information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against Americans and interests throughout the world.

American citizens are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness.  This supersedes the Worldwide Caution dated October 9, 2007. (more)



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