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Bahrain tourist visa types
Bahrain visa on arrival
A Bahrain visa on arrival is a type of visa that allows eligible travelers to enter Bahrain without needing to apply for a visa in advance. They can obtain the visa at Bahrain International Airport by paying a fee and providing some documents. There are currently more than 100 countries eligible for VOA facilities with varying conditions. Some of these countries are listed below:
Europe: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Falkland Islands, Finland, France, French Guyana, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
Asia: Brunei, China, Cyprus, Hong Kong, Japan, Kazakhstan, Macau, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand.
America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, the United States, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
Oceania: Australia and New Zealand.
For the full list of countries, please visit the official Bahraini eVisa website.
Bahrain eVisa
For tourists from eligible countries. Bahrain eVisa is also an option.
Single entry eVisa
The documents required are as follows:
- Copy of the applicant’s passport.
- Copy of a valid confirmed return air ticket.
- Copy of hotel booking in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Alternately, in case you are staying with a relative/friend, please provide a copy of their ID reader’s printout.
The visa can be used only once for a single entry, and the length of stay allowed is 2 weeks.
The validity for this type of visa is 90 days, and it must be used within 90 days of approval. If the visa expires before entry to the Kingdom of Bahrain, the applicant must apply again, and another fee must be paid.
Three-month multiple entry eVisa
The multiple-entry eVisa is issued to eligible visitors and tourists by Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior website, provided that travellers meet certain conditions. Additionally, the applicant must be outside the Kingdom of Bahrain at the time of visa application.
The documents required are as follows:
- Copy of the applicant’s passport.
- Copy of a valid confirmed return air ticket.
- Copy of hotel booking in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Alternately, in case you are staying with a relative/friend, please provide a copy of their ID reader’s printout.
The length of stay allowed with this type of visa is 1 month, and the visa can be used for multiple entries, with a validity period of 3 months from the date of entry.
The validity for this type of visa is 90 days and must be used within 90 days of approval. If the visa expires before entry to the Kingdom of Bahrain, the applicant must reapply and is subject to the required fees.
One-year multiple entry eVisa
The documents required are as follows:
- A photocopy of the photo page of the applicant’s current valid passport.
- Copy of the return air ticket.
- Copy of hotel booking in Bahrain. Alternately, in case you are staying with a relative/friend, please provide a copy of their ID reader’s printout.
The length of stay allowed is 90 days (per visit), and the visa can be used for multiple entries and will be valid for 1 year from the time of entry.
The validity for this type of visa is 90 days, and it must be used within 90 days of approval. If the visa expires before entry to the Kingdom of Bahrain, the applicant must reapply and is subject to the required fees.
Five-year multiple-entry eVisa
The documents required are as follows:
- A photocopy of the photo page of the applicant’s current valid passport.
- Copy of the return air ticket.
- Copy of a stamped bank statement under the visitor’s name covering the last three months with an ending balance of not less than the equivalent of USD 1,000.
- Copy of hotel booking in Bahrain. Alternately, in case you are staying with a relative/friend, please provide a copy of their ID reader’s printout.
The length of stay allowed in this type of visa is 90 days (per visit).
The validity of the visa is 5 years. This means the visa can be used for multiple entries during this period. It can, however, be extended at the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs office (NPRA) in the Kingdom of Bahrain on payment of a fee.
For more information about Bahrain visit visas, please refer to our article below:
Ten-year multiple-entry eVisa
Bahrain grants a ten-year multiple-entry eVisa to some nationalities.
The documents required are as follows:
- Copy of the applicant’s passport.
- Copy of a valid confirmed return air ticket.
- Copy of hotel booking in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Alternatively, in case you are staying with a relative/friend, please provide a copy of their ID reader’s printout.
- Copy of a bank statement under the visitor’s name covering the last three months with an ending balance of not less than the equivalent of USD 1,000.
The length of stay allowed in this type of visa is 90 days (per visit).
The validity of the visa is 10 years. This means the visa can be used for multiple entries during this period. It can, however, be extended at the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs office (NPRA) in the Kingdom of Bahrain on payment of a fee.
Please note that your admission into the Kingdom of Bahrain is subject to the discretion of the Ministry of Interior upon your arrival.
