The Honorary Consulate of Germany in Nassau is an honorary consular post of Germany in Nassau. It is run by an honorary consul – not a career diplomat – who helps German citizens locally; passports, visas and most other formal consular services are handled by the Embassy of Germany in Kingston.
Contact Details
| Address | 209 Church Lane, Sandyport, Nassau, The Bahamas |
| Telephone | +1 242 376 3004 |
| Emergency phone | +1 242 457 1965 |
| nassau@hk-diplo.de | |
| Honorary Consul | Carl Christian Illing |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
Hours shown: opening hours, according to the German Federal Foreign Office (October 2026). Honorary consuls are not always available at these times – call or e-mail before you go.
Location of the Honorary Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: The honorary consulate is in Sandyport, Nassau, on New Providence; from the centre of Sandyport, Rawson Square in downtown Nassau is about 9 km away in a straight line, and Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) about 6 km. (distances: OpenStreetMap)
About the Honorary Consulate of Germany in Nassau
The honorary consul is Carl Christian Illing, according to the German Federal Foreign Office. The mailing address is AP-59108, Nassau. According to the same source, its consular district covers the Bahamas. It can accept applications for provisional passports and children’s passports (passport applications are forwarded to and processed in Kingston), certify signatures and copies of documents, issue life certificates and other consular certificates, give advice on driving licences, vehicles and traffic matters, accept applications for registering births and marriages and for declarations of name, with advice on family law and help Germans in distress and in cases of death (including urn certificates). Visa applications from residents of the Bahamas must be submitted to the German Consulate General in Miami, according to the Federal Foreign Office. The honorary consul speaks English and German.
Which German office handles passports and visas?
According to the German Federal Foreign Office, Germany is represented in the Bahamas by the Embassy of Germany in Kingston (Jamaica). For passports, visas and other formal consular services, contact the Embassy of Germany in Kingston; the honorary consulate in Nassau can help with first steps.
Do German citizens need a visa for the Bahamas?
Germany is not on the Bahamian foreign ministry’s list of designated countries whose nationals need a visa to enter the Bahamas (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas – Who needs visas to enter The Bahamas (designated countries, updated 22 May 2025)).
What can an honorary consul do?
An honorary consul is not a career diplomat but a local resident – often a business person or lawyer – appointed by Germany and approved by the host country. Depending on the powers granted, the honorary consul can help German citizens in an emergency (lost passport, accident, arrest), pass on applications and documents to the embassy, and certify signatures or life certificates. Passports and visas are not issued by an honorary consulate; they remain the responsibility of the embassy or a career consulate.
Other consulates in Nassau
27 other countries are represented in Nassau, among them: Australia (honorary), Austria (honorary), Greece (honorary), Guyana (honorary), Haiti (embassy), Ireland (honorary), Italy (honorary), Jamaica (honorary), Luxembourg (honorary), Monaco (honorary), Netherlands (honorary), Norway (honorary), Portugal (honorary), South Africa (honorary), Sovereign Military Order of Malta (embassy), Spain (honorary), Sweden (honorary), Switzerland (honorary), United Kingdom (high commission), United States (embassy). The full list of all 28 missions is on the overview page for the Bahamas.
Closing days
Honorary consuls set their own office hours; the honorary consulate is usually closed on public holidays in the Bahamas (Public Holidays Act) and may also close on public holidays of Germany.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, German citizens can call +1 242 457 1965, the number given by the German Federal Foreign Office. In the Bahamas, dial 911 or 919 for the police, an ambulance or the fire service (GOV.UK travel advice).
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Germany in Nassau
Can I apply for a German passport or visa at the honorary consulate?
Only within the limits described above; regular applications go to the Embassy of Germany in Kingston.
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Details checked on 26 October 2026. Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas – Foreign Missions and Honorary Consuls (list checked on 26 October 2026), German Embassy Kingston – Honorary Consul Bahamas (Federal Foreign Office), Public Holidays Act, Chapter 36 (Statute Law of The Bahamas), GOV.UK foreign travel advice: Bahamas (getting help), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas – Who needs visas to enter The Bahamas (designated countries, updated 22 May 2025).
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