Visa Requirements for Bahrain

Instant Visa policy lookup for Bahrain

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Freedom of Travel

Passport holders of 5 countries have freedom of travel to Bahrain. This often means there will be no limitation on the duration of stay, and no restrictions on activities such as volunteering, employment, or conducting business.

Visa On Arrival

Visa to travel in Bahrain can be obtained at airports and other borders crossings for Passport holders of 3 countries.

eVisa

Passport holders for 55 countries can obtain an electronic visa / authorization prior to arrival to travel to Bahrain.

eVisa / On Arrival

On-Arrival visa or an electronic visa / authorization is available to passport holders of 132 countries to travel to Bahrain.

  • Afghanistan PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Albania PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Algeria PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysRemarks updated .
  • Argentina PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Armenia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Aruba PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Australia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Austria PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Azerbaijan PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Bangladesh PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Barbados PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysRequirement updated .
  • Belgium PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Bolivia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysVisa is also obtainable online.
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Botswana PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On ArrivalRequirement updated .
  • Brazil PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Brunei PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysRemarks updated .May also be obtained online in the form of an e-Visa.
  • Bulgaria PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysVisa is also obtainable online.
  • Cambodia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Canada PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .Nationals of Canada can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 1 month. They can apply to extend their stay for an additional 2 weeks
    May Apply online
  • Chile PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • China PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysHolders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa.
  • Colombia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Congo PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysConditions apply.
  • Cook Islands PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival2 weeksRequirement updated .
  • Costa Rica PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On ArrivalRequirement updated .
  • Croatia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysRemarks updated .
  • Cuba PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysRequirement updated .
  • Cyprus PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysVisa is also obtainable online.
  • Czech Republic PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysConditions apply.
  • Denmark PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Ecuador PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysVisa is also obtainable online.
  • Egypt PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • El Salvador PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Estonia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysVisa is also obtainable online.
  • Faroe Islands PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Finland PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • France PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysRemarks updated .Extendable for an additional 2 weeks.
  • Gabon PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Georgia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Germany PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .Extendable for an additional 2 weeks.
  • Greece PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Greenland PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Guam PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysRequirement updated .
  • Guatemala PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysRemarks updated .
  • Guyana PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysMay also obtain a visa online.
  • Heard and McDonald Islands PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival2 weeksRequirement updated .
  • Hong Kong PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Hungary PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Iceland PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • India PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days14 days to 1-year multiple-entry visa (max. stay 90 days).
    Visa on arrival for Gulf Cooperation Council residents with a validity of more than 3 months and occupation should not be labourers.
    Visa on arrival for holders of valid visit visa to UAE, UK, US, KSA (excluding Hajj & Umrah visa), Schengen or US Green Card for 2 weeks Single Entry or Three months Multiple Entry.
  • Indonesia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Iraq PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Ireland PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysRemarks updated .Visa on arrival is single entry, subject to a fee.
    Multiple entry visa available on arrival for 1 month stay.
    Irish citizens can also apply for e-Visas as an alternative.
  • Israel PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On ArrivaleVISA: 14/30/90 days Visa on arrival: 14/30 daysRemarks updated .Visitors must hold proof of sufficient funds and provide an address in Bahrain.
    Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused entry.
    Visa Application.
  • Italy PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Japan PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Jordan PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysRemarks updated .Holders of diplomatic passports or official/service passports can obtain a visa on arrival.
    Holders of a pre-arranged Stopover Paid by Carrier (STPC) issued to those in transit for a minimum of 8 hours and a maximum of 24 hours are permitted to leave the Airport and proceed to their hotel, if holding passports valid for at least 3 months and subject to immigration approval.
    Passengers with a visa issued by  Saudi Arabia and permitted entry by land can obtain a 24-hour transit visa on arrival if continuing their journey by land using the King Fahd Causeway.
    Visitors may also apply for a multiple entry visa valid for one year for an allowed stay of 90 days or a multiple entry visa valid for three months for an allowed stay of one month.
    Residents of  Gulf Cooperation Council countries who have already stayed for more than six months in their country of residence and their professions are in an approved list are eligible for either a 72-hour or a 7-day visa upon their arrival at the airport.
    e-Visa applicants must supply scanned copies of their air tickets, passports and hotel bookings and are valid for 30 days from the date of approval.
  • Kazakhstan PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysVisa can be extended for an additional two weeks.
    e-Visa issued for 14 days, extendable once.
  • Laos PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Latvia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysVisa is also obtainable online.
  • Lebanon PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 dayse-Visa Obtainable online ONLY for holders of a valid visit visa to UAE, UK, USA, KSA (excluding Hajj & Umrah visa), Schengen or USA Green Card. Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.
    Visa not required for a maximum stay of 1 day for valid visa holders or residents of Saudi Arabia providing hey continue their journey by land using the Causeway to Saudi Arabia.
    Visa on arrival for holders of Diplomatic, Service, and Official passports
    Multiple-entry Visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 3 months within 6 months for a maximum stay of 2 weeks per visit for residents of the GCC member states.
  • Lesotho PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival2 weeksRequirement updated .
  • Libya PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On ArrivalRequirement updated .
  • Lithuania PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysVisa is also obtainable online.
  • Luxembourg PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Macau PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival2 weeks
  • Madagascar PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Malaysia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival1 monthe-Visa may be obtained online prior to departure.
  • Maldives PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Malta PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Marshall Islands PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival2 weeksRequirement updated .
  • Mayotte PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Mexico PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Micronesia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysRequirement updated .
  • Moldova PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Monaco PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Montenegro PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Morocco PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Mozambique PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Myanmar PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Namibia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Netherlands PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • New Zealand PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Niue PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Northern Mariana Islands PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival2 weeksRequirement updated .
  • Norway PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days / 1 month
  • Palau PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Papua New Guinea PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Paraguay PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Peru PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival2 weeksFee: BHD 25.-.
    Extension of stay possible for additional 2 weeks.
  • Philippines PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysRemarks updated .Filipinos with existing Saudi Iqama (valid for at least 3 months) and Saudi Exit-ReEntry visa can enter Bahrain visa-free via King Fahad Causeway Bridge.
    Valid visit visa to UAE, UK, USA, KSA (excluding Hajj & Umrah visa), Schengen or USA Green Card.
  • Poland PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Portugal PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysRemarks updated .
  • Puerto Rico PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysRemarks updated .
  • Romania PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysRemarks updated .
  • Russia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days / 1 monthRemarks updated .Visas can be issued on arrival for a stay up to 1 month.
    Visa can be extended for an additional two weeks.
    e-Visa issued for 14 days, extendable once.
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On ArrivalRequirement updated .
  • Saint Lucia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysRequirement updated .
  • Saint Martin (Netherlands) PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • San Marino PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Serbia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Singapore PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Slovakia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysVisa is also obtainable online.
  • Slovenia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysVisa is also obtainable online.
  • South Africa PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • South Korea PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • South Sudan PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Spain PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Sri Lanka PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysRemarks updated .Visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 14 days for those who hold a valid residency permit to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, who have already stayed for more than 6 months in their country of residence.
  • Suriname PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysRemarks updated .
  • Sweden PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Switzerland PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Syria PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysRemarks updated .Passengers with a resident permit issued by Saudi Arabia can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 1 month if:
    the residence permit is at least 3 months old and valid for at least another 3 months when entering Bahrain; and
    having a re-entry visa issued by the country of residency; and
    having a hotel reservation confirmation; and
    having a return/onward ticket for next destination and sufficient funds to cover their stay.
    Passengers with a visa issued by Saudi Arabia, USA, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom or a Schengen Member State can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 1 month. They can apply to extend their stay for an additional 2 weeks.
  • Taiwan PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysRemarks updated .
  • Thailand PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Timor-Leste PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Tunisia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Türkiye PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Ukraine PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysRemarks updated .Visa may be issued on arrival for a stay up to 1 month.
    Visa may be extended for an additional 2 weeks.
    e-Visa issued for 14 days with the possibility of a one-time extension.
  • United Kingdom PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysRemarks updated .Visas can be issued on arrival for a stay up to 3 months.
  • United States Virgin Islands PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysRemarks updated .
  • United States of America PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysRemarks updated .
  • Uruguay PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysRemarks updated .Visa also obtainable online.
  • Uzbekistan PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival
  • Venezuela PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Vietnam PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Yemen PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 Days
  • Zambia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysRequirement updated .
  • Zimbabwe PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On ArrivalRequirement updated .

Pre-arranged Visa Required

Prior to arrival at Bahrain, passport holders of 34 countries must obtain a visa at their corresponding consulate of Bahrain. Additional travel conditions (such as Visas to other countries) may waive this requirement.

Information last checked on . Requirements last changed on .