Learn More: Bahrain Tourist Visa
In October 2014, Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior (Nationality, Passport and Residence Affairs) introduced an e-Visa system that allows nationals from over 100 countries to obtain a visa online. In February 2016, Bahrain introduced e-Visas to visitors from 11 African countries, marking the third phase of the Kingdom’s new visa policy.
This e-Visa visit Bahrain system is an online method of applying for visas for entry from anywhere in the world. This e-Visa allows travelers to apply quickly and pay for their Bahrain visas online. Once your application is approved, we recommend you print a copy of the document to carry with you. Upon arrival in Bahrain, your electronic visa will be accessible to an authorized passport officer.
Required Documents To Apply
- A photocopy of the photo page of the applicant’s passport. Indian passport holders must additionally supply a copy of the passport’s last page.
- A copy of a return air ticket.
- According to your nationality, you will be required to upload some additional documents:
- A copy of your hotel booking in Bahrain. Alternatively, in case you are staying with a relative or friend, you must provide a copy of their CPR Reader’s printout.
- A copy of a stamped bank statement under the visitor’s name dated within the past three months with an ending balance of no less than the equivalent of 800 USD.
Important Instructions:
- The Bahrain visit e-Visa is valid for 30 days post it’s issue.
- The expiry date on the visa page is for your first entry date into Bahrain only, after which you receive the full validity period.
- The Bahrain e-Visa comes with Multiple entries and with a maximum stay of 30 days Per Entry.
- Applicants must be outside the Kingdom of Bahrain when applying for this visa.
- You must enter Bahrain through the airport. You cannot use this visa to enter Bahrain via the King Fahad Causeway.
- You must have a valid and confirmed onward travel ticket to leave Bahrain.
- You must be capable of supporting yourself (and dependents if traveling with you) financially during the visit.
- The visa expiry date is the latest date on which you may enter Bahrain with this e-Visa.
- If the visa expires before entry to the Kingdom of Bahrain, the applicant needs to reapply.
- Your visa must expire before you can apply for another. Please note that permits are issued one at a time.
- The purpose of the visit can be tourism, business, or investment.
- You must not take up paid employment during your visit to Bahrain.
- Your passport must be valid for the length of time you will be in Bahrain, or the duration of the visa, whichever is longer.