🇪🇬Egypt Visa for Bahraini Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

e-Visa30 days max stay

Bahraini passport holders can apply online for a Egypt e-Visa before travel. Unlike an eTA, this is an actual visa — just issued digitally — so no embassy visit is needed for eligible short-term visits. Eligibility and covered purposes vary, so check the conditions below.

Single entry $30, multiple entry $65 (fees updated April 2026). Tourist visa only. Max stay per entry 30 days.

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How Bahraini citizens apply for a Egypt visa

  • → Apply for the e-Visa online before travel and carry the approval. Apply here ↗

Egypt visa cost for Bahraini citizens

Tourist e-Visa (single entry)

USD 30

3 months validity, stay up to 30 daysofficial source
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Tourist e-Visa (multiple entry)

USD 65

6 months validity, each stay up to 30 daysofficial source
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Fees checked 2 Jul 2026 · sourced from official government fee schedules

Egypt visa types

Tourist Visa (Consular Sticker)

Tourism, leisure and short visits, applied at an Egyptian embassy or consulate

30 dayssingle entry5-10d processing

Applied in person or by post at Egyptian embassies/consulates by nationalities not eligible for visa on arrival or e-Visa. Fee varies by nationality (approx US$32 single / US$67 multiple for US applicants; UK £33/£68). Visa valid 6 months from issue; max stay 30 days per entry; multiple-entry available. Extendable inside Egypt at Passport & Immigration offices. Corrected 2026-07: prior fee ($25) and official_url (visa.egov.eg, now unresolvable) were stale.

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Visa on Arrival

Tourism - short stay, obtained at Egyptian ports of entry

30 dayssingle entry0d processing

Single-entry sticker sold at Egyptian international airports/ports to eligible nationalities (UK, EU, USA, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Norway and others). US$30 paid on arrival in USD cash (fee increased from $25 effective 1 March 2026). Valid 6 months from issue, max stay 30 days; extendable inside Egypt. Free 'Sinai-only' entry permit available for South Sinai resorts. Corrected 2026-07: fee updated $25->$30; official_url moved from an airline page to the Egyptian Embassy.

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Tourist e-Visa

Tourism and short visits - applied online before travel

30 dayssingle entry3-7d processingonline

Official Egypt e-Visa portal operated by the Ministry of Interior. Tourism purpose only (business visits allowed if the traveller carries a company/invitation letter). Single entry US$30 (valid 90 days from issue), multiple entry US$65 (valid 180 days); max stay 30 days per entry. Apply at least 7 days before departure; pay online by card. Corrected 2026-07: fee updated $35->$30 and the dead official_url (visa.egov.eg) replaced with the live portal.

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Business / Entry Visa (Non-Touristic)

Business meetings, conferences, seminars, training and other non-tourism visits

30 dayssingle entry5-10d processing

Applied at an Egyptian embassy/consulate; requires a letter from the applicant's own company plus an invitation letter from an Egyptian company. Fee varies by nationality (approx US$67 single / US$92 multiple for US applicants; UK £108/£158). Visa valid 6 months; single-entry stay 30 days, multiple-entry up to a collective 90 days. Also called an 'Entry Visa for non-touristic purposes'.

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Transit Visa

Short transit through Egypt while en route to another destination

single entry5-10d processing

Issued by Egyptian embassies/consulates for travellers passing through Egypt en route elsewhere. Fee varies by nationality (e.g. £108 for Nigerian nationals via the Egyptian Consulate UK). Travellers with confirmed onward tickets can often transit airside without a visa; a transit visa is required to leave the airport.

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5-Year Multiple-Entry Visa

Frequent visitors for tourism or business needing long-validity multiple entry

90 daysmultiple entry5-10d processing

Long-validity multiple-entry entry visa for tourism or business, valid 5 years with a maximum stay of 3 months (90 days) per visit. Fee approx US$707 for US applicants (varies by nationality). Applied at an Egyptian embassy/consulate.

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Other Egypt visa categories (2)

These don't apply to a typical short visit, but cover other reasons people travel to Egypt. Eligibility varies by visa type — some are limited to specific nationalities, so check each one's conditions.

Student Visa / Study Residence Permit

Foreign students enrolled at a recognised Egyptian university or educational institution

365 dayssingle entry

Study entry visa obtained from an Egyptian embassy/consulate on the basis of an official admission/enrolment letter, then converted to a Study Residence Permit (Iqama) at the Passport & Immigration Administration within 30 days of arrival. Permit is granted for the duration of study and renewed annually with an updated enrolment letter. Study in Egypt (study-in-egypt.gov.eg) is the official government admissions portal under the Ministry of Higher Education.

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Work Permit (Foreign Worker)

Foreign nationals employed in Egypt, sponsored by a licensed Egyptian employer

365 daysmultiple entry28-56d processing

Issued inside Egypt by the Ministry of Labour (General Administration for Work Permits for Foreigners) under Labour Law No. 14 of 2025; the employer obtains the work permit first, after which the Passport Administration grants a matching work residence permit (a two-track authorisation). Valid 1 year, renewable annually (renew at least 30 days before expiry). Government/mandatory fees roughly EGP 6,000-15,000. Foreign workers are capped at 10% of a company's workforce; an HIV/AIDS test at the Ministry of Health Central Laboratory is required.

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Egypt visa for Bahraini citizens — FAQ

Do Bahraini citizens need a visa for Egypt?

Yes, but it can be completed entirely online — no embassy visit is required for eligible short-term visits.

What documents do Bahraini citizens need for Egypt?

A passport valid well beyond your planned stay (commonly three to six months, depending on the destination), proof of onward travel and funds, and any documents required for the specific Egypt visa category — check the official portal for the exact passport-validity rule.

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