Bahrain Visa Requirements 2026Entry Rules & Visa-Free Access by Passport
- Visa-free nationalities
- 5
- Visa on arrival
- 182
- eTA / e-Visa
- 8
- Total streamlined
- 195
- Visa required in advance
- 3
Bahrain's visa policy is restrictive relative to other destinations worldwide. If your nationality is not listed as visa-free, visa on arrival, or eTA/e-Visa eligible, you will need to apply for a Bahrain tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.
Visa-free
Countries Whose Citizens Can Visit Bahrain Visa-Free (5)
Passport holders from these countries can enter Bahrain without a visa - no embassy appointment, no advance fee.
Visa on arrival
Nationalities That Get Visa on Arrival to Bahrain (182)
Citizens of these countries can obtain a visa stamp at the Bahrain border on arrival - no advance embassy visit required.
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- Brazil
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cabo Verde
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Chile
- China
- Colombia
- Comoros
- Costa Rica
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Croatia
- Cuba
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Denmark
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Estonia
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Germany
- Ghana
- Greece
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Holy See (Vatican City)
- Honduras
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Indonesia
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Latvia
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macau
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Mali
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Palau
- Palestine
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Republic of the Congo
- Romania
- Russia
- Rwanda
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Samoa
- San Marino
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Korea
- South Sudan
- Spain
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Suriname
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Timor-Leste
- Togo
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Turkmenistan
- Tuvalu
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
eTA / e-Visa
eTA & e-Visa Eligible Countries for Bahrain (8)
These nationalities can apply for an electronic travel authorisation or e-Visa online before travel - no embassy visit required.
Fees
Bahrain Visa Fees (updated 2 Jul 2026)
Tourist eVisa (2 weeks, single entry)
BHD 13 (~$35)
Multiple-entry visitor eVisa (1 year)
BHD 44 (~$117)
Multi-entry return visa (5 years)
BHD 50 (~$133)
Family visit eVisa
BHD 39 (~$104)
Visa on arrival (2 weeks)
2 weeks stayevisa.gov.bh ↗BHD 25 (~$66)
Visit eVisa extension (2 weeks, single entry)
BHD 25 (~$66)
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Transit
Bahrain Transit Visa
Bahrain publishes a transit visa product for travellers passing through to another destination. Whether you need one depends on your nationality and whether you stay airside - see how transit visas work.
Transit Visa
Visa for travelers whose Bahrain International Airport layover exceeds the visa-free transit window, or who need to leave the international transit area; issued at the request of a licensed sponsor such as a hotel or other authorised commercial entity.
Bahrain's official government portal (bahrain.bh, live-fetched 2026-07-17) lists 'Transit Visas' as a distinct visa category alongside tourist/business/work visas, sponsored by a licensed company (e.g. a hotel or authorised commercial entity), not by the ordinary eVisa self-service route. Per NPRA/eVisa consumer guidance, passengers transiting Bahrain International Airport for under roughly 8 hours without leaving the international transit area generally do not need any visa; a visa is required for longer layovers or if leaving the airport. Fee, validity period, and processing time are not published on the official source page - 'single entry' assumed as standard for a transit-purpose visa but not explicitly stated. Distinct from, and not to be confused with, the ordinary short-stay tourist eVisa/VoA which some travellers use in practice for long layovers.
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Bahrain Visa Requirements FAQ
Do I need a visa to visit Bahrain?
It depends on your nationality - the lists above show every nationality that can enter Bahrain visa-free, with a visa on arrival or with an eTA or e-Visa. If your country is not listed, you will likely need to apply for a Bahrain tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.
Which countries can visit Bahrain without a visa?
5 countries can visit Bahrain without a visa in 2026, including: Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates. Use Earth Visa to check whether your specific passport grants visa-free access to Bahrain.
How do I apply for a Bahrain tourist visa?
If your nationality is not eligible for visa-free entry or visa on arrival to Bahrain, you typically need to apply at a Bahrain embassy or consulate in your home country. Requirements generally include:
- Valid passport
- Completed application form
- Passport-sized photos
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of onward travel
- Travel insurance
- Proof of sufficient funds
Processing times and fees vary by nationality and visa category - see the visa types and fees on this page for the exact figures.
How long can I stay in Bahrain without a visa?
The maximum visa-free stay duration in Bahrain varies by nationality. Common allowances are 30, 60, or 90 days. See the visa-free country list above for specific stay durations per nationality.
By nationality
Bahrain Visa Guides by Nationality
Step-by-step Bahrain visa requirements, fees and document checklists for travellers from these countries. Nationalities in the access lists above link straight to their own guides.
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