Do you need a visa to visit Bahrain?
Find your nearest Bahrain Embassy.
Our Bahrain Visa Guide will teach you everything you need to know about Bahrain visa policy for people from all over the world, including different types of visas, particular requirements, visa sponsorships, visa fees, and more. It is critical to have a scheduled flight ticket in hand before applying for a visa to Bahrain.
Bahrain requires visas for all visitors except GCC citizens (Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates). Bahraini visas have various categories: Visit goal. Sponsorship needed.
GCC Visas are available to everyone with a GCC Resident Permit in their passport. At the Bahrain border, the Resident Permit must be at least six months old and valid for six more months.
Applications can take 72 hours. A decision will be emailed to you. Do not assume your Visa will be issued if you plan to travel within 3 days of applying.
Normal appointment wait periods are two to three weeks.
The types of visas Bahrain offers are:
If the applicant discovers an error in their application, they should contact the NPRA or reapply and pay the full Visa price. Reapplying requires a new application form, cost, and interview.
Below are some examples of questions travellers wanting to go to Bahrain have asked which you may find useful:
Citizenship, Passports, and Residence (NPRA). It manages Bahrain’s borders. This involves processing Bahraini visas.
Yes, you can extend your visa in Bahrain by contacting the NPRA main office (Manama, Exhibitions Avenue, Building One, ground floor) or Muharraq at the MOI service centre (378 Sheikh Hamad Street Complex 211) and paying an extension fee.
If you lose your application Reference Number and cannot check its status on this site, contact NPRA with your name, nationality, and passport number. Please provide the details using the same email as your visa application.
