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Consulate General of Bahamas in New York City

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Consulate General of Bahamas in New York City, located at 231 East 46th Street. View a location map, get driving directions or find information about the address, consular jurisdiction, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Consulate General Address

    231 East 46th Street
    New York 10017
    United States

  • Telephone

    (212) 421-6420

  • Fax

    (212) 688-5926

  • Emergency Contacts

    (201) 320-1145

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

    By appointments only

    Status: 🔒 Closed – Opens today at 9:00 AM

    🕒 Current time in New York: 4:22 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    Connecticut (CT), Delaware (DE), Maine (ME), Massachusetts (MA), New Hampshire (NH), New Jersey (NJ), New York (NY), Pennsylvania (PA), Rhode Island (RI), and Vermont (VT).

Location Map

Located at 231 East 46th Street, the consulate is near key landmarks like Chrysler Building and United Nations Headquarters. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Consulate General of Bahamas in New York City

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Consulate General may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Consulate General directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Juneteenth: June 19 Flag of United States
  • Independence Day: July 4 Flag of United States / July 10 Flag of Bahamas
  • Emancipation Day: August 3 Flag of Bahamas
  • Labor Day: September 7 Flag of United States

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Consulate General of Bahamas in New York City:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents

Visa Requirements

If you hold an American passport, you do not need a visa to enter the Bahamas.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Bahamas without a visa. The most common types of Bahamas visas are the following.

  • Multiple entry visa
  • Single entry visa
  • Seaman's visa
  • Diplomatic visa
  • Transit visa

Head of Mission

Leroy F. Major, Consul General

Online Resources

Explore the consulate and the services it offers. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in United States

Besides Consulate General of Bahamas in New York City, Bahamas also has 9 representations in the following cities of United States:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Bahamas in United States

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Bahamas in neighboring countries or regions of United States.

See also

United States in Bahamas

United States has representation in the following city:

U.S. Passport Offices

If you are a U.S. citizen and need passport services (apply, renew, or replace a passport), you may visit a nearby passport acceptance facility or agency in New York, NY.

  • New York Passport Agency
  • Midtown Post Office
  • James A. Farley Station
Passport offices in New York, NY

Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
    (11.52 miles away)
    Newark
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  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
    (12.71 miles away)
    New York
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  • Stewart International Airport (SWF)
    (52.37 miles away)
    Newburgh
    Get Directions

Major Operating Flights

These airlines operate flights between United States and Bahamas:

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This page was last edited on 02 March 2026 at 10:08 PM (EST).

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