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Bahrain visas

Bahrain visa on arrival

Eligible visitors can get a visa when they arrive. There is a two-week single-entry option and a three-month multiple-entry option with a one-month stay limit.

Ways to get a Bahrain visa on arrival

  1. Two-week single-entry visa on arrival

    Visa on arrival

    Timatic lists citizens of all European Union member states and the other countries and territories represented below. Bahrain's e-Visa website reports broader eligibility, excluding Belarus, Iran, Kosovo and North Korea.

    Stay
    Two weeks.
    Valid for
    Two weeks.
    Entries
    Single entry.
    Fee
    5 BHD.

  2. Three-month multiple-entry visa on arrival

    Visa on arrival

    Timatic lists citizens of all European Union member states and the other countries and territories represented below. Bahrain's e-Visa website reports broader eligibility, excluding Belarus, Iran, Kosovo and North Korea.

    Stay
    One month.
    Valid for
    Three months.
    Entries
    Multiple entry.
    Fee
    12 BHD.

Who needs it

Visitors who need a visa and qualify for this route can get one on arrival.

Who doesn't

Citizens of Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates do not need a visa. Some diplomatic and official or service passport holders are also exempt.

What to bring

  • Passport valid for at least six months from arrival.
  • Return or onward ticket.

Good to know

  • Keep within the stay limit for the visa issued.
  • Bahrain's e-Visa website says all nationalities except Belarus, Iran, Kosovo and North Korea may qualify.
  • The International Air Transport Association's Timatic travel requirements system gives the narrower list shown in the options.
  • Eligible legal residents of Gulf Cooperation Council countries, except Iranian citizens, can also get a visa on arrival at any port of entry. They must have held their residence permit for more than three months, have at least three months left on it when applying, and have an occupation other than labourer.

Questions

Do I need a visa on arrival for Bahrain?

Visitors who need a visa and qualify for this route can get one on arrival. Citizens of Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates do not need a visa. Some diplomatic and official or service passport holders are also exempt.

What are the ways to get a visa on arrival for Bahrain?

There are 2 options: Two-week single-entry visa on arrival (a visa at the border); Three-month multiple-entry visa on arrival (a visa at the border).

How long can I stay on a Bahrain visa on arrival?

Two weeks for single entry; one month for multiple entry.

How much does a Bahrain visa on arrival cost?

5 BHD for single entry; 12 BHD for multiple entry.

How long is a Bahrain visa on arrival valid?

Two weeks for single entry; three months for multiple entry. Entries: Single or multiple entry..

What documents do I need for a Bahrain visa on arrival?

Passport valid for at least six months from arrival.; Return or onward ticket..

What rules do I have to follow on a Bahrain visa on arrival?

Keep within the stay limit for the visa issued.

Does my passport change whether I need a visa on arrival for Bahrain?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Bahrain visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a visa on arrival for Bahrain be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Bahrain visa on arrival rules?

On Bahrain's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

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