General Information
The Visa Unit of the U.S. Embassy in Nassau provides visas services to persons in The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands. Persons who are neither citizens nor residents of either The Bahamas or the Turks and Caicos should click here for special information about applying for a U.S. visa in Nassau.
The Visa Unit accepts applications for visas by appointment only. There are many types of US immigrant and non-immigrant visas. Persons interested in applying for a visa should first review the information on the left to determine which type of visa they need and its specific requirements before submitting an application. Persons ready to apply for a visa should follow the instructions on the left. Visa applications should be submitted well in advance of the planned travel, since the application and processing can sometimes require many weeks or even months.
Visa Application Hours:
By appointment only.
Public Inquiries:
The best way to contact the Visa Unit is by e-mail at visanassau@state.gov. Every effort is made to reply to all e-mails within two business days.
Contact Information:
Mailing Address
P.O. Box N-8197
Nassau, The Bahamas
E-mail: visanassau@state.gov
Location:
The Consulate is located at 42 Queen Street in Nassau, just off Marlborough Street. It is opposite the British Colonial Hilton Hotel.
Please be aware that people seeking visas to the United States are often exploited. If you are in contact with a third party regarding your visa application, it is your responsibility to ensure that you are dealing with a legitimate party. For information on Imposters and Fraud concerns, please visit: http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_1749.html.
Further, if you would like to participate in a Work and Travel program, Au pair program and want to ensure that your U.S. based agency is recognized by the Department of State, please visit http://eca.state.gov/jexchanges/index.cfm for a list of currently approved sponsoring agencies.
If you have any questions regarding agencies or fraud concerns, please contact us at: visanassau@state.gov.