Bermuda Airport Compliance Agreement
On January 30, 2013, U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Bermuda Preclearance Station signed a compliance agreement with the Bermuda Department of Airport Operations and airport vendors to regulate duty free or duty paid retail, food and beverage, and service operators selling merchandise beyond CBP areas.
Sandys Rotary Club 2013
U.S. Consul General Robert Settje addressed the Sandys Rotary Club on February 6 on the topic of U.S.-Bermuda relations. An interesting discussion ensued.
Consulate Holiday Reception 2012
Santa and his elves visited Consul General Settje’s house on December 13 during the annual holiday reception.
Bermuda’s Rugby Classic 2012
U.S. Consul General Bob Settje receiving an autographed ball from the U.S. Eagles rugby team during Bermuda’s Rugby Classic week in November.
Rocket Recovery Team Visit 2012
U.S. Consul General Bob Settje and Econ/Comm Asst Kathy Highe met with the Atlas V Rocket recovery team, U.S. Airforce Captain Raymond Scholz and Department of Defense contractor Dan Reichel, to discuss the Atlas V rocket recovery on November 26, 2012.
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Most Requested Consulate Services
American Citizen Services
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Most Requested Consular Services
Waivers for Criminal Convictions
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Most Requested Consular Services
Visas to the U.S.
Latest Headlines from the Consulate
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Addressing the Challenges of Non Communicable Diseases
During the last decade, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) outstripped infectious diseases as the primary cause of death worldwide. The leading four NCDs are cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease, and diabetes.
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February 2nd each year is World Wetlands Day
It marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar on the shores of the Caspian Sea. Each year since 1997, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and groups of citizens at all levels of the community have taken advantage of the opportunity to undertake actions aimed at raising public awareness of wetland values and benefits in general, and the Ramsar Convention in particular.
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Released: January 4, 2013 - FDA proposes new food safety standards
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today proposed two new food safety rules that will help prevent foodborne illness. The proposed rules implement the landmark, bipartisan FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and are available for public comment for the next 120 days. The FDA encourages Americans to review and comment on these important proposed rules. more »
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The Smithsonian Institution
The Smithsonian Institution has vast resources, some of which are available to international audiences. For example, click on the following links: http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/ and https://treebanding.si.edu. more »
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Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)
The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) is an important development in U.S. efforts to combat tax evasion by U.S. persons holding investments in offshore accounts. Under FATCA, certain U.S. taxpayers holding financial assets outside the United States must report those assets to the IRS. In addition, FATCA will require foreign financial institutions to report directly to the IRS certain information about financial accounts held by U.S. taxpayers, or by foreign entities in which U.S. taxpayers hold a substantial ownership interest. More »
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Masterworks Photo Exhibit 2012
On March 1, 2012, U.S. Consul General to Bermuda Grace W. Shelton officially opened the U.S. Consulate photographic exhibit, “Between Friends: 65 Years of Bermudian-American Diplomatic Relations,” at the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art. New photo for February! »
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Worldwide Caution 2012
The Department of State has issued this Worldwide Caution to update information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. more »
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American English offers materials & resources for English teachers' professional development & for students.
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J1 Visa Visitor Exchange Program information for participants, program sponsors, host families, & employers.
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ECA Exchange Programs highlights ECA's exchange programs
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Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) data on ECA programs, resources for the media, & information for grantees.
Consulate Bulletins
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Emergency Contact Information
If you are an American citizen calling after regular business hours about an arrest, death or life threatening illness please call (441) 335-3828.
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Americans residing in or visiting Bermuda, please sign up now!
STEP allows US citizens to enter information about an upcoming trip abroad so that the Department of State can better assist in an emergency and also allows US residing abroad to get routine information from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
Latest Spotlight
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The fields of science, technology, engineering and math — collectively known as STEM — are revolutionizing the world around us.
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U.S. Department of State 2013 Fall Student Internship Program (unpaid).
We are now accepting applications for the 2013 Fall Student Internship program. This program offers U.S. citizen undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to participate in 10-week, unpaid internships that provide intensive educational and professional experience within the environment of America’s principle foreign affairs agency. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is March 1, 2013. Click here for more information.
Quiz
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1. Black History Month was the inspiration of:
- a. Carter G. Woodson, a noted scholar and historian
- b. George Washington Carter, scientist, botanist, educator, and inventor
- c. President Abraham Lincoln
- d. Abolitionist Frederick Douglass
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2. Black History Month honors the struggles and triumphs of millions of American citizens over devastating obstacles:
- a. Slavery
- b. Prejudice
- c. Poverty
- d. All of the above