Canadian representation in the Bahamas
Canadian Consulate in Nassau
Contact details, opening hours and consular assistance for the Consulate of Canada in Nassau, Bahamas.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Consulate in Nassau
The Consulate of Canada is located at Shirley Street Plaza in Nassau.
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Walk-in service: Consular services are currently available Monday to Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. No appointment is required during these published walk-in hours.
Location
Where is the Canadian Consulate in Nassau?
The Consulate is located at Shirley Street Plaza in Nassau.
About the consulate
About the Consulate of Canada in Nassau
The Consulate of Canada in Nassau provides local consular services to Canadians visiting or living in the Bahamas.
The office is headed on an honorary basis. Canada’s diplomatic representation for the Bahamas is provided by the High Commission of Canada in Kingston, Jamaica.
Canada and the Bahamas established diplomatic relations in 1973, shortly after Bahamian independence.
Consular services
Services at the Canadian Consulate in Nassau
The Nassau office provides local consular assistance to Canadian citizens in the Bahamas.
Consular assistance
Canadians in the Bahamas can contact or visit the Nassau office for local consular assistance during the published walk-in hours.
Passport guidance
The Consulate provides access to Canadian passport information and assistance. Confirm the current application procedure before submitting documents.
Citizenship guidance
Information on Canadian citizenship services and proof of citizenship is available through the Government of Canada’s consular network.
Emergency assistance
Emergency consular assistance for Canadians is available 24 hours a day through the Government of Canada.
Birth and death abroad
The office provides information for Canadians dealing with births or deaths occurring abroad.
Marriage abroad
Official guidance is available for Canadians planning to marry in the Bahamas.
Opening hours
Opening hours at the Canadian Consulate in Nassau
Consular services
Monday to Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., walk-in.
Friday: Closed.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed.
Emergency assistance
Emergency consular assistance for Canadians is available 24 hours a day through the Government of Canada’s Emergency Watch and Response Centre.
Office closures: The Consulate observes designated holidays and may also close when the Honorary Consul is unavailable. Check current office information before travelling.
Passport and citizenship services
Canadian passport services in the Bahamas
The Nassau office provides access to Canadian consular assistance, but applicants should confirm the current passport or citizenship submission procedure before sending documents.
Passport assistance
Contact Canadian Citizen Services for current instructions if you need to apply for, replace or renew a Canadian passport while in the Bahamas.
Regional support
The High Commission of Canada in Kingston, Jamaica, is responsible for the Bahamas and provides the regional diplomatic and full consular framework.
Before you visit
Preparing to visit the Canadian Consulate in Nassau
Use the published walk-in hours
Regular consular walk-in service is currently available Monday to Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Check office closures
The office may close for Canadian or Bahamian holidays and during periods when the Honorary Consul is unavailable.
Confirm document procedures
For passports, citizenship or other document services, contact Canadian Citizen Services before submitting original documents.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Consulate in Nassau FAQ
Is there a Canadian consulate in the Bahamas?
Yes. Canada maintains a consulate at Shirley Street Plaza in Nassau.
Is the Canadian Consulate in Nassau headed by an Honorary Consul?
Yes. Global Affairs Canada officially names the office the Consulate of Canada to the Bahamas, in Nassau, while Travel.gc.ca identifies the local representative as an Honorary Consul of Canada.
What is the telephone number for the Canadian Consulate in Nassau?
The published telephone numbers are +1 876 926 1500 and +1 844 880 6519.
What is the email address?
Canadian Citizen Services can be contacted at ccs.scc@international.gc.ca.
When is the Canadian Consulate in Nassau open?
Consular services are currently available on a walk-in basis Monday to Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The office is closed on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Do I need an appointment for regular consular service?
No appointment is currently required during the published Monday-to-Thursday walk-in hours.
Can I get emergency consular assistance outside office hours?
Yes. Emergency consular assistance for Canadians is available 24 hours a day through the Government of Canada.
Which Canadian High Commission is responsible for the Bahamas?
The High Commission of Canada in Kingston, Jamaica, is responsible for the Bahamas, the Cayman Islands and the Turks and Caicos Islands.