US consular officer to hold appointments for US citizens in SVG

A Consular Officer from the US Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) will visit St Vincent and the Grenadines from Tuesday, January 26, to Thursday, January 28.

“The officer will provide U.S. Citizens Services and accept applications for U.S. passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBA). Unfortunately, we are not able to discuss visa cases during these outreach trips,” a release from the US Embassy said.

The release also noted that handwritten passport application forms are no longer accepted.

“You must fill out all passport application forms online at https://pptform.state.gov/ and then print them. Please have all forms completed prior to your appointment and bring originals and copies of all supporting documents.

Appointments will be held at the Peace Corps Office in Kingstown.

Tuesday, January 26: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Wednesday, January 27: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursday, January 28: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

You must make an appointment online to meet with the Consular Officer. Please follow instructions on the U.S. Embassy’s website at http://barbados.usembassy.gov/acs_consularvisits.html

Fees must be paid by international money order or bank draft made out to “U.S. Embassy.” PLEASE NOTE: The money order or bank draft must have the correct and exact amount. We will not issue any refunds. Fees are:

• Child’s passport (under age 16): US$105
• First adult passport: US$135
• CRBA: US$100
• Notarials: US$50 per signature

If you are renewing a 10-year passport issued less than 15 years ago and can present your expired passport, you may apply by mail directly to the Embassy. The fee is US$110. If you cannot present a previous 10-year passport issued less than fifteen years ago, you must appear in person for an interview with the consular officer. The fee is US$135.

All applicants must provide: A completed passport application; two passport-size photos (2” x 2”); proof of U.S. citizenship such as previous U.S. passport, U.S. birth certificate, U.S. Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or U.S. naturalization certificate; and a social security card. Please bring originals AND photocopies of all documents INCLUDING THE PASSPORT YOU ARE RENEWING. You must also provide a prepaid air waybill (FedEx, DHL, LIAT QuikPak, etc.) in order to have the new passport mailed back to you.

For a child under age 16, if both parents are listed on the birth certificate, both parents must appear in person with the child OR a signed, notarized Form DS-3053: Statement of Consent from the non-applying parent/guardian must be submitted. Please bring the documents listed above PLUS the child’s birth certificate and both parents’ passports or other identification. Please bring originals AND photocopies of all documents including copies of the parents’ identification. For more information, visit: http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/get/minors/minors_834.html <http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/get/minors/minors_834.html> .

Additional information on U.S. citizen services and links to application forms are available on the U.S. Department of State’s website at http://travel.state.gov