Australian consular representation in The Bahamas
Australian Consulate in Nassau
Find current contact details, location, consular information and guidance for Australians seeking assistance from the Australian Consulate in Nassau, The Bahamas.
Contact information
Contact the Australian Consulate in Nassau
Use the current official details below to contact Australia’s consular representative in The Bahamas.
Before visiting: contact the Australian Consulate in advance before travelling to the office. Public counter hours and walk-in arrangements are not published by DFAT for this post.
Location
Where is the Australian Consulate in Nassau?
The Australian Consulate is located at Lyford Cay House on Western Road in Lyford Cay, Nassau.
Before travelling: contact the Consulate first to confirm that the assistance you require can be provided in Nassau and to arrange your visit where necessary.
About the mission
About the Australian Consulate in The Bahamas
The Australian Consulate in Nassau provides local consular representation for Australia in The Bahamas.
The post is headed by Australia’s Honorary Consul in Nassau, Ms Sara Appleton. Honorary consulates generally provide a more limited range of assistance than Australian embassies, high commissions and consulates-general.
Australia’s diplomatic relationship with The Bahamas is managed through the Australian High Commission in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, which is accredited to The Bahamas.
Services for Australians
Consular services
The Australian Consulate in Nassau can provide local consular assistance to Australians in The Bahamas, subject to the functions available through an honorary consular post.
Consular assistance
Australians in The Bahamas who need consular assistance can contact the Consulate in Nassau. The assistance Australia can provide overseas is governed by the Australian Government’s Consular Services Charter.
Australian passports
Passport services available through honorary consulates can be limited. Contact the Consulate before visiting to confirm whether your passport matter can be handled locally or must be referred to another Australian mission.
Notarial services
Do not assume that Australian notarial services are available through the Nassau Consulate. Contact the post in advance to confirm whether the service you require can be provided and where it should be arranged.
Visa and citizenship matters: Australian visa and citizenship applications are administered by the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Do not visit the Honorary Consulate expecting local visa processing.
Visitor arrangements
Contact the Consulate before visiting
DFAT does not publish regular public counter hours or a general walk-in schedule for the Australian Consulate in Nassau.
Contact the Consulate by telephone or email before travelling to the office. This allows the Honorary Consul to confirm whether the assistance you need is available locally and whether an appointment or alternative arrangement is required.
Prepare before travelling: explain the reason for your enquiry when contacting the Consulate and ask which identification, documents or other supporting material you should bring.
Consular responsibility
Australian representation in The Bahamas
The Australian Consulate in Nassau provides local consular representation in The Bahamas.
Nassau
The Honorary Consulate provides a local point of contact for Australians requiring consular assistance while in The Bahamas.
Regional diplomatic representation
The Australian High Commission in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, is accredited to The Bahamas and provides Australia’s resident diplomatic representation for the wider relationship.
Services outside Nassau: Australians elsewhere in The Bahamas should contact the Consulate before travelling. Depending on the matter, assistance may be coordinated with Australia’s regional diplomatic mission.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Australian Consulate
Confirm the service you need and the arrangements for receiving assistance before travelling to the Consulate in Nassau.
Contact the Consulate first
Call or email before visiting. Honorary consulates do not necessarily maintain the same public counter arrangements as Australian embassies and consulates-general.
Explain what you need
Tell the Consulate whether your enquiry concerns consular assistance, a passport matter or another service so that you can be directed appropriately.
Bring the right documents
If the Consulate confirms an in-person visit, bring the identification and original supporting documents requested for your particular matter.
Emergency assistance: Australians requiring urgent consular assistance outside normal local arrangements can contact Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.
Frequently asked questions
Australian Consulate in Nassau
Does Australia have a Consulate in The Bahamas?
Yes. Australia maintains a Consulate in Nassau headed by an Honorary Consul.
Who is the Australian Honorary Consul in The Bahamas?
DFAT lists Ms Sara Appleton as Australia’s Honorary Consul in Nassau.
Where is the Australian Consulate in Nassau?
The Consulate is located at Lyford Cay House, Western Road, Lyford Cay, Nassau, The Bahamas.
How can I contact the Australian Consulate in Nassau?
Call +1 242 327 7807 or email australianconsulatebahamas@gmail.com.
Do I need an appointment to visit the Consulate?
Contact the Consulate before visiting. DFAT does not publish regular public counter hours or a general walk-in schedule for the Nassau post.
Can the Australian Consulate in Nassau help in an emergency?
The Honorary Consulate can provide a local point of contact for consular assistance. For urgent assistance outside local arrangements, Australians can contact the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.
Can I apply for an Australian passport in Nassau?
Passport services at honorary consulates may be limited. Contact the Nassau Consulate before making arrangements to confirm whether your particular passport service can be provided locally.
Does the Consulate provide notarial services?
Notarial services should be confirmed directly with the Consulate before visiting. The range of services available at an honorary consular post may be more limited than at an Australian embassy, high commission or consulate-general.
Does the Australian Consulate process visa applications?
Australian visa and citizenship matters are administered by the Australian Department of Home Affairs. The Honorary Consulate should not be treated as a local visa processing office.
Which Australian diplomatic mission covers The Bahamas?
The Australian High Commission in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, is accredited to The Bahamas.