The Embassy of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas to the Kingdom of Belgium liaises with the Bahamas High Commission in London to perform a number of consular functions, including the processing and issuance of visas, the issuance of passports, the legalisation of documents, and assistance to Bahamian nationals in distress.
Monday – Friday 9:30AM – 5:00PM CET
Weekends – CLOSED
Bahamas Holidays – CLOSED
NOTICE: Operating Hours have been adjusted in compliance with the host country’s Covid-19 operating hours protocols. Persons are requested to contact the Embassy directly via the general email account for assistance.
Notice: Consular Services are not currently active at this time.
With the launch of its digital ePassport online portal, the Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas is committing to providing quality customer service to Bahamians. This service is available to all Bahamians, 18 years and older, with a valid ePassport.
The Bahamas is a major tourist destination and welcomes millions of visitors from the UK and around the world to its shores each year. In keeping with its commitment to providing efficient and quality customer service, the Bahamas Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched its e-Visa online services platform.
With effect of 19 June 2022, the mandatory application for a Bahamas Travel Health Visa was eliminated for travellers to The Bahamas. Fully vaccinated travellers were not required to provide pre-travell COVID 19 testing to enter The Bahamas. Fully vaccinated and un-vaccinated travellers were not required to test for COVID 19 for domestic travelling within The Bahamas.
Due to the evolving situation surrounding Covid-19 all persons travelling to The Bahamas should consult The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism website for the latest travel protocols
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pleased to announce that six new Ambassadors were commissioned on 18th October in the presence of the Governor General The Honourable Cornelius A Smith ON, GCMG, the Prime Minister the Honourable Philip EB Davis KC, MP. and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Public Service The Honourable Frederick A Mitchell MP.
In his remarks, Prime Minister Davis said that the selection of these envoys underscores his administration’s commitment to investment, sustainable development and international cooperation. He added that the new ambassadors will serve their country with honour and distinction.
HE Cheryl Bazard was commissioned as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Belgium on 18 October, 2022 by the Governor General of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, His Excellency the Honourable Cornelius A. Smith ON,GCMG
The current government took office over a year ago with a pledge to broaden the country’s footprint at home and abroad while strengthening its ability to attract trade and investment, seizing opportunities for international cultural exchanges. The commissioning of these esteemed individuals demonstrates the Government’s commitment to follow through on its promises.
The ceremony was a part of the Ministry’s diplomatic week proceedings where a number of high-level talks featuring Bahamian envoys and the foreign diplomatic corps residing in The Bahamas took place.
Ambassador Cheryl Bazard was honored with the Honorary Fellow Award by the Bahamas Institute of Financial Services in recognition of her contributions to the financial industry during their 50th anniversary celebrations.
Ambassador Bazard returned to The Bahamas to connect with the Special Olympics team during a practice session and receive a copy of Das a Baheemyan! by local author Gilbert Williams.
The Caribbean Group of Ambassadors visited Antwerp’s Diamond Quarter, gaining valuable insights into the global diamond trade, where 84% of the world’s rough diamonds pass through, thanks to the efforts of Steve Knowles and Ambassador Colin Connelly.
| 2022 Public Holidays | |
|---|---|
New Year's Day (Belgium) | Saturday, 1 January 2022 |
New Year’s Day (The Bahamas) | Monday, 3 January 2022 |
Majority Rule Day (The Bahamas) | Monday, 10 January 2022 |
Good Friday (The Bahamas) | Friday, 15 April 2022 |
Easter Monday (Belgium & The Bahamas) | Monday, 18 April 2022 |
Labour Day (Belgium) | Sunday, 1 May 2022 |
Ascension Day (Belgium) | Thursday, 26 May 2022 |
Randol Fawkes Labour Day (The Bahamas) | Friday, 3 June 2022 |
Whit Monday (Belgium & The Bahamas) | Monday, 6 June 2022 |
Independence Day (The Bahamas) | Monday, 11 July 2022 |
National Day (Belgium) | Thursday, 21 July 2022 |
Emancipation Day (The Bahamas) | Monday, 1 August 2022 |
Assumption Day (Belgium) | Monday, 15 August 2022 |
National Heroes Day (The Bahamas) | Monday, 10 October 2022 |
All Saints' Day (Belgium) | Tuesday, 1 November 2022 |
Armistice Day (Belgium) | Friday, 11 November 2022 |
Armistice Day (Belgium) | Friday, 11 November 2022 |
Christmas Day (Belgium) | Sunday, 25 December 2022 |
Christmas Day (The Bahamas) | Monday, 26 December 2022 |
Boxing Day (The Bahamas) | Tuesday, 27 December 2022 |