Bahamas visa requirements for Malaysians

Travel and visa requirements

Bahamian Visa is not required for Malaysians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Malaysia citizens intending to travel to the Bahamas for a period of 90 days are not required to apply for a visa.
  • Passports of citizens must be valid for the duration of stay in the country.
  • Malaysia citizens intending to travel to the Bahamas for a duration of 3 months or less, can do so without a visa.
  • Intending visitors are required to have a passport valid for 6 months beyond departure date from the Bahamas. The passport should have two blank pages for visa stamping.
  • Visitors are required to have a return or onward ticket, a confirmation of accommodation, as well as proof they have enough funds to sustain themselves while in the Bahamas.
  • Citizens of Malaysia must provide a yellow fever vaccination certificate. Visitors are advised to be vaccinated 10 days before entering the Bahamas. 
  • Although the official language of the Bahamas is English, the Bahamian pidgin and Haitian creole are also well used.
  • The most prominent religion in the Bahamas is Christianity. Other religions are Islam, Buddhism, Baha’i, Hinduism.
  • The Bahamian Dollar is the official currency of the Bahamas. The USD is also widely accepted. Visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at various bank and exchange outlets in the country.
  • The climate of the Bahamas is tropical. The best time to visit is in Autumn and Spring, based on favourable climatic conditions.
  • The power and socket plug used in the Bahamas are of Type A and B. The standard voltage is 120 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz.
  • Movement in the Bahamas is made possible with buses, taxis and car rentals. Also, driving is on the left-hand side.
  • The average amount of tourist spends per day in the Bahamas is 124 Bahamian Dollar.
  • The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to the Bahamas is 21 hours, 35 minutes.
  • Bahamas uses Eastern Daylight Time zone (GMT-4) making Malaysia 13 hours ahead of The Bahamas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to go to the Bahamas?

Yes, it is safe for travellers to visit the Bahamas. However, travellers are to exercise increased caution due to the crime rate. Violent crimes such as burglaries, armed robberies, and sexual assault, is common, especially in the tourist areas. Although the family islands are not crime-free, the vast majority of crime occurs on New Providence and Grand Bahama islands.

What is the best time of year to go to the Bahamas?

The best time to visit the Bahamas is from mid-December to mid-April, which is regarded as the country's peak season. Though temperatures in the Bahamas are great year-round (they rarely dip below 60 degrees), the islands fall within the hurricane belt, so hurricanes may be a factor between June 1 and Nov. 30 (the Atlantic hurricane season).

What is the appropriate way to dress in the Bahamas?

Most people in the Bahamas dress casually so it is normal to see people wear shorts, tees and casual sundresses. However, it is considered rude not to wear cover-ups over swimwear in public places and certain restaurants in the country require a special kind of dressing.

Is Bahamas part of the US?

No, the Bahamas is not, and never have been, part of the United States. It is an independent country that is part of the Commonwealth, having gained its independence from Britain in 1973.