- Address
- 42 Queen Street, Nassau
- Phone
- 242-322-1181
- Website
- bs.usembassy.gov
United States
Bahamas
US Embassy in the Bahamas
1 embassy
In the Bahamas, the United States has an embassy in Nassau. Bahamian citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
US Embassy in Nassau
The US embassy is in Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, at 42 Queen Street, Nassau. Its phone number and website are on its page.
United States visa for Bahamian citizens
BahamasUnited States Visa required United States visa for citizens of the Bahamas
United StatesBahamas Visa-free, 240 days Bahamas visa for citizens of the United States
United States visa requirements for citizens of the Bahamas
- B-1/B-2 visitor visa (business / tourism)
- Transit (C visa) – brief
- Student (F/M/J) and work (H, L, O…) visas – brief
- Fee: US$185
- 4 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
The United States requires Bahamian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applicants in the Bahamas turn to the US embassy in Nassau; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
The Bahamas’ missions in the United States
Missions of the Bahamas in the United States (5)
In return, the Bahamas has 5 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.
Good to know
The United States in the Bahamas
Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; one of them is in the Bahamas.
Travel to the Bahamas for US citizens
US citizens can visit the Bahamas without a visa for up to 240 days. In the Bahamas, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the US embassy in the Bahamas is closed
The US embassy in the Bahamas closes on the Bahamas’ public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Saturday 26 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of the United States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the US embassy in the Bahamas?
The US embassy is in Nassau, at 42 Queen Street, Nassau.
Do Bahamian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Bahamian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Do US citizens need a visa for the Bahamas?
The Bahamas admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 240 days.
Does the Bahamas have an embassy in the United States?
Yes, the Bahamas has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 4 other missions in the United States.