Passports

The American Citizens Services office (ACS) issues U.S. passports and provides additional passport pages as necessary.

To Obtain or Renew A U.S. Passport, You Must Present the Following:

• Your most recent U.S. passport or
• Proof of U.S. citizenship  (e.g. a certified original U.S. birth certificate, naturalization certificate, certificate of citizenship or consular report of birth) and a valid picture ID
• Two (2) recent photographs (5cms x 5cms or 2”x2”) of the full face with a light background and
• Fees payable in cash, certified or cashier’s check, international money order, travelers check or credit card.

Application forms are available at ACS and online at http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/forms/forms_847.html.  Children must appear in person and children under 16 must be accompanied by both parents, if the father’s name appears on the birth certificate.  If the child is accompanied by only one parent, they must bring a notarized statement of consent from the other parent.  (A statement of consent form – Form DS-3053 – is available on line at http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/forms/ds3053/ds3053_846.html.)

U.S. Passport Fees:

All fees are payable in U.S. or Barbados dollars in cash, certified or cashier’s check, international money order, travelers check or credit card.  The Embassy cannot accept personal checks or credit cards.

Routine Services (Form DS-11)

Passport Services	Passport Fee	Execution Fee	Total Fees
Age 16 and over	USD75	USD25	USD100
Age 15 and under	USD60	USD25	USD85

Passport Renewal (Form DS-82)*

Total Fee: USD75

*You may use this form if you meet the following conditions:

1. You can submit your most recent passport.
2. Your previous passport was issued on or after your 16th birthday and was issued within the past 15 years.

Renewal by Mail:

You may renew your U.S. passport by mail if you can submit your most recent passport, and:

• Your most recent passport was for full validity and was issued at the age of 16 or older in your current name.
• Your most recent passport was issued within the last fifteen (15) years.

If your passport is mutilated or damaged, you must apply in person.

Note:  

If the name you are currently using differs from the name on your most recent passport, you may apply by mail if you can submit a marriage certificate or court order showing the change of name.  The name change document must bear the official seal of the issuing authority.  Uncertified copies or notarized documents cannot be accepted.  All documents will be returned to you with your passport.

If you meet ALL of the above criteria, you can then submit a completed “Application for Passport by Mail” (DS-82).

If you do not meet ALL of the above criteria, you must apply in person.  This passport by mail procedure does not apply for the replacement of lost, stolen, or mutilated passports.

The Application Process:

If you qualify to apply by mail, applications are available online at http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/forms/forms_847.html and at U.S. Embassy Bridgetown, U.S. Embassy Grenada, and from our Consular Agents in Antigua and Martinique.  The passport-by-mail process normally takes four to six weeks.  For maximum security and speed of service, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications and supporting documents by courier service, and to enclose a prepaid courier service airwaybill to be used for the return of the new passport and original supporting documents.

The following items must be submitted:

• A completed and signed “Passport by Mail” application form (DS-82).
• Your most recent U.S. passport and, if necessary, supporting documents.
• Two (2) recent 5cm x5 cm (2”x2”) photographs of the full face with a light background (photo booth machine photographs are not acceptable)
• A certified check, cashier’s check or international money order for the passport renewal fee.

Personal checks are not accepted.

Lost, or Stolen Passports:

If you lose your passport, a replacement can be issued upon presentation of proof of identity and U.S. citizenship (i.e. original birth certificate with a raised seal, previous passport or photocopy of missing or previous passport, original naturalization certificate).  If you do not have these proofs of citizenship, you must bring with you to the Consular Section an American family member or American friend with his/her passport willing to execute an affidavit attesting to your nationality.  In addition to the ID, two (5cm x5 cm or 2”x2”) photos will be required.  If your passport has been stolen, first report the theft to the local police and obtain a police report.  The report MUST be given to the Consular Officer at the time of the application.