The Bahamas has a strong bilateral relationship with the United Kingdom, represented by a High Commissioner in London. The Bahamas also associates closely with other nations of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
The Bahamas became a member of the Organization of American States (OAS) in 1956 and the United Nations (UN) in 1973.
The Bahamas and the Commonwealth of Nations The Bahamas has been an independent Commonwealth realm since 1973, with as of the Bahamas. The is represented locally by the Governor-General of the Bahamas.
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Bilateral relations Americas Country Formal anNotes10 July 1973Both countries established diplomatic relations on 10 July 1973. Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States and the Commonwealth of Nations. The Commonwealth of the Bahamas is accredited to Barbados through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nassau,Accridation to Barbados , Barbados Min. F. A. and an Honorary Consulate at St. James in Barbados. Barbados is accredited to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bridgetown, and an Honorary Consulate in New Providence.Resident Honorary Consular Corp, Bahamas Min. F.A 30 November 1974See Bahamas–Cuba relations12 August 1977See Bahamas–Haiti relations24 January 1974See Bahamas–Mexico relations
Bahamas is accredited to Mexico from its embassy in Washington, D.C., United States.Embassy of the Bahamas in the United States Mexico is accredited to the Bahamas from its embassy in Kingston, Jamaica and maintains an honorary consulate in Nassau.Embassy of Mexico in Jamaica 10 July 1973See Bahamas–United States relations
The Bahamas and the United States historically have had close economic and commercial relations. The countries share ethnic and cultural ties, especially in education; the Bahamas is home to approximately 30,000 American residents. In addition, there are about 110 U.S.-related businesses in the Bahamas and, in 2005, 87% of the 5 million tourists visiting the Bahamas were American.
As a neighbour, the Bahamas and its political stability are especially important to the United States. The U.S. and the Bahamian governments have worked together on reducing crime and addressing migration issues. With the closest island only 45 miles from the coast of Florida, the Bahamas often is used as a gateway for drugs and illegal aliens bound for the United States. The United States and the Bahamas cooperate closely to handle these threats.
U.S. assistance and resources have been essential to Bahamian efforts to mitigate the persistent flow of illegal narcotics and migrants through the archipelago. The United States and the Bahamas also actively cooperate on law enforcement, civil aviation, marine research, meteorology, and agricultural issues. The U.S. Navy operates an underwater research facility on Andros Island.
The Department of Homeland Security's Bureau of Customs and Border Protection maintains "preclearance" facilities at the airports in Nassau and Freeport. Travelers to the U.S. are interviewed and inspected before departure, allowing faster connection times in the U.S. Bahamas has an embassy in Washington, D.C., and consulates-general in Atlanta, Miami and New York City. United States has an embassy in Nassau.
Asia Country Formal anNotes23 May 1997See Bahamas–China relations16 October 1975See Bahamas–India relations
Bahamas is accredited to India from its high commission in New Delhi. India is accredited to the Bahamas from its high commission in Kingston, Jamaica.8 July 1985The two countries have good relations.5 November 1974See Bahamas–Turkey relations Bahamas does not have an accreditation to Turkey. Turkey is accredited to the Bahamas from its embassy in Havana, Cuba. Trade volume between the two countries was 86.1 million USD in 2019.
Europe Country Formal anNotes19 December 2025See The Bahamas–Kosovo relations
The Bahamas recognised Kosovo on 19 December 2025. Both countries established diplomatic relations the same day.July 1988Both countries have established diplomatic relations in July 1988. A number of bilateral agreements have been concluded and are in force in both countries. 10 July 1973 See Bahamas–United Kingdom relations The Bahamas established diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom on 10 July 1973. The Bahamas maintains a high commission in London. The United Kingdom is accredited to the Bahamas through its high commission in Nassau.
The UK governed the Bahamas from 1648 to 1973, when the Bahamas achieved full independence.
Both countries share common membership of the Caribbean Development Bank, the Commonwealth, the International Criminal Court, and the World Trade Organization, as well as the CARIFORUM–UK Economic Partnership Agreement. Bilaterally the two countries have a Tax Information Exchange Agreement.
See also List of diplomatic missions in the Bahamas List of diplomatic missions of the Bahamas Visa requirements for Bahamian citizens North American Union North American Free Trade Agreement Free Trade Area of the Americas Third Border Initiative Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI) Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative
References
Establishment of diplomatic missions between the Bahamas and Russia
United States The United States Department of State – The Bahamas The Embassy of the United States of America The Bahamas-Sub Office of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation
External links History of Bahamas–U.S. relations