How to get a Bahamas visa from Malaysia

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.

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).

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.

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.