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Chinese Embassy in Bahamas

Ambassador: Mrs. Dai Qingli
Address: Shirley Street East, PO Box SS-6389, Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
Office Hours: 09:00-12:00, 14:00-17:00, Monday-Friday (except holidays)
Tel: +1-242-3931415, 09:00 - 12:00, 14:30 - 17:00 from Mon. - Friday except holidays
Fax: +1-242-3930733
Email: chinaemb_bs@mfa.gov.cn

Consular Office

Tel: +1-242-3931415
Email: nassau@csm.mfa.gov.cn
Office Hours: 09:30-12:00 on Friday (except holidays)

Offices of Chinese Embassy in Bahamas

Sections	Information
Political Office	Tel: +1-242-3931415 Fax: +1-242-3930733
Administrative Office	Tel: +1-242-3931650
Economic and Commercial Counselor's Office	Tel: +1-242-3931960 Ext. 104/ 105 Fax: +1-242-3930733 Email: bf@mofcom.gov.cn

Visa Fees (BSD)

Citizens of Countries		Fees
Bahamas	Single Entry	41
	Double Entries	60
	Multiple Entries in 6 Months	83
	Multiple Entries in 12 Months	124
	Group L Visa	15
The US (Except J Visa)		139
Canada		55

The fees are available from Dec. 11, 2023 - Dec. 31, 2024.

Area: Bahamas has a land area of 13,939 square kilometers. The total area including water area is 259,000 square kilometers

Chief of State: Queen Elizabeth II. She appoints governor as her representative who is nominated by Bahamas' prime minister. Now the present governor is Dame Ivy Dumont (female). The Prime Minister Perry Christie came into power in May, 2002.

People: It has a total population of 312,000 in the year of 2002. Almost 85 percent of people are the black, 12 percent are the white, and the rest are descendants of Asia and Spain. The fertility rate in 2002 was 2.3 percents.

Relations with China: On May 23, 1997, Bahamas and China officially establish diplomatic relations. In August, 2004, Perry Christie made a state visit to China.

Please contact Embassy of Bahamas in China if Bahamians have problems there.

Related China Embassies in North America: Barbados, Canada, Costa Rica

Selected Questions and Answers:

Asked by Ms. Gong
Hello, I am Chinese citizen but my passport expires 15 June 2023. I renewed it 5 years ago. Can I renew it again here? What are the requirements needed for renewal or replacement of Chinese passport? thanks!

Answered by Mr. Mac
You can apply for a new Chinese passport at the Embassy in Bahamas again, please fill Application Form of PRC, two recent passport style color photos (2 inches X 2 inches), your original passport and its copy, your residence permit there and its copy.

Asked by Mr. Andrew
Dear Sir, and I have multiply Chinese (F), do I need visa to Macau? Because many people cant give the correct answer

Answered by Ms. June
Mr. Andrew, you need a visa to Macau because Bahamas is not on the list of Countries/Territories whose passport holders enjoying free Access to the Macau SAR. However, you can gain it on-arrival at the Macau International Airport.

- Last updated on Jan. 22, 2024 by Gabby Li -

Questions & Answers on Chinese Embassy in Bahamas

Asked by Ciera from U.S | Mar. 19, 2020 09:21

Visa services for U.S citizens in the Bahamas

I am a U.S citizen currently in the Bahamas.
Is it possible to apply for a Visa to China from here?

Answers (1)

Answered by Ben from BAHAMAS | Mar. 23, 2020 00:46

Yes, it's possible.

Asked by Maureen Catalano from THE BAHAMAS | Feb. 14, 2020 07:41

Authentication of Marriage Certificate

Dear Sirs: Would the Chinese Consul be able to authenticate a marriage certificate where the bride and groom are both from Hong Kong and where the marriage ceremony took place on a cruise ship in The Bahamas?

Thank you,
M. Catalano

Answers (1)

Answered by Brenda from BAHAMAS | Feb. 17, 2020 19:59

I'm afraid they can't do this.

Asked by Santana Rigby from TURKS AND CAICOS | Sep. 24, 2019 11:53

Turks and Caicos applicant

I have a Turks and Caicos Passport. Can I apply for a visa in the Bahamas or would I have to go through the England.

Answers (1)

Answered by Monica from USA | Sep. 25, 2019 20:23

You can apply for it in the China embassy in Bahamas.