Applying for a Bahrain eVisa requires the correct documents and compliance with the applicable conditions. This guide outlines the documents required and the rules linked to each nationality group.
Bahrain Visa Document Requirement
Identify Your Applicant Group
Document requirements depend on the group assigned to your nationality. To confirm your group, refer to the Bahrain eVisa Policy. Once you know your category, review the documents linked to it in the sections that follow.
Group A
Reduced-Requirement Applicants
Applicants whose nationality appears in Group A submit only the three core documents required for the eVisa. Financial proof and GCC documents do not apply to Group A applicants.
Group B
Standard Applicants
Applicants in this category submit the core documents and follow either the GCC document route or the bank statement route. This category has the majority of eligible nationalities.
Group C
Applicants with Extra Requirements
Applicants in this category follow the GCC or bank statement route and may also submit a valid visa from a recognised country when a GCC document is not available.
Core Documents Required for All Applicants
All applicants must prepare the following 3 documents. These documents apply to all Bahrain eVisa applications.
1. Passport Bio Page
Upload a clear scan of the passport bio page showing your details.
Passport Requirements - Bahrain eVisa
The Passport Bio Page must display:
Full name, Passport number, Date of birth, Nationality, Passport expiry date and Passport photograph.
Can I upload a black & white passport scan?
Black-and-white
scans may be rejected when passport details are unclear.
2. Hotel Booking Confirmation / Host’s Bahrain ID
Applicants must provide a confirmed hotel booking covering their entire stay in Bahrain. OR
If staying with a relative / friend, a clear scan of your host’s ID: a national ID card, passport, or any document confirming their Bahrain residency.
3. Document confirming Onward Journey / Return Ticket
Provide ONE of the following:
Option 1: Return Air Ticket
Applicants must provide a confirmed return or onward travel ticket showing their departure from Bahrain.
The ticket must clearly show:
- Departure date
- Applicant’s name matching their passport
Option 2: Onward Travel by Road or Other Mode
For non-air exits from Bahrain, applicants must submit a signed request letter stating:
- Traveller’s full name and passport details
- Intended duration of stay in Bahrain
- Mode of transportation used to exit Bahrain
- Details of the next destination country
Requirements for Group A - Reduced-Requirement Applicants
If you belong to this group, your application is limited to the 3 core documents listed above. Applicants confirmed under Group A submit only the passport scan, onward travel proof, and accommodation document.
No GCC Residence Permit, bank statement, or extra visa is required.
Requirements for Group B - Standard Applicants
Group B applicants must meet the core requirements and follow one of the two paths below. This step is based on the question asked in the eVisa form: “Do you have a current valid Residence Permit or Visit Visa for a GCC country?”
If You Select “Yes” to the GCC Question
Submit a copy of your valid Residence Permit or Visit Visa from any of the following: Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, or the United Arab Emirates.
- The document must be valid for at least 3 months from your intended entry to Bahrain.
- Upload both front and back sides where applicable.
This option confirms regional residency or visit status and supports the visa assessment process.
Sample GCC Residence Permit
Sample GCC Visit Visa
Can I apply if my GCC visa is expired?
No. Expired GCC
visas or permits are not accepted. The document must be valid at the
time of application.
Is a GCC Visit Visa acceptable, or only a Residence Permit?
Both
are acceptable. You can apply using either a valid GCC Visit Visa or a valid
GCC Residence Permit.
How long must my GCC visa or permit be valid?
Your GCC Residence
Permit or Visit Visa must be valid for at least 3 months from your
intended date of entry into Bahrain.
If You Select “No” to the GCC Question
Applicants must submit a stamped and certified bank statement or e-statement issued in their name for the last 3 months. The statement must:
- Show regular account transactions.
- Reflect an ending balance of at least USD 1,000 (or BHD 380).
Note: For minors travelling to Bahrain, the parent or legal guardian must provide their own certified bank statement meeting the above requirements.
Requirements for Group C - Applicants Requiring Extra Supporting Documents
Group C applicants follow the same steps as Group B but may need an additional document if they do not hold a valid GCC Residence Permit or Visit Visa.
If You Select “Yes” to the GCC Question
Provide your GCC Residence Permit or Visit Visa. No further financial or travel history documents are needed beyond the core requirements.
If You Select “No” to the GCC Question
Submit two documents:
- Your 3-month bank statement meeting the same conditions as Group B.
- A valid visit visa from any of the following: the UAE, UK, USA, Saudi Arabia (not including Hajj or Umrah visas), any Schengen country, or a US Green Card.
This document supports the travel profile and applies only to applicants in this category.
Sample US Green Card
Additional Documents for Specific Cases
The following special-case documents follow the same visual card format used in the core document section above.
Indian Applicants
Indian nationals must also upload the back page of their passport. This page contains family details and is mandatory for all applications from India.
Sample Indian Passport Back Page
Applicants Below 18 Years of Age
Children follow the same document requirements as adult applicants. In certain cases, particularly when a minor applies individually, officials may request additional documents.
These may include:
- A copy of the child's birth certificate
- A copy of the parent or guardian's passport or Bahrain ID
- A signed consent letter confirming approval for the child's travel
Consent Letter Sample For Child Traveller
If additional documents are needed, you will be contacted directly. Respond to such requests promptly to avoid delays in your eVisa processing.
FAQs
Each applicant must provide their own documents. Your spouse’s permit does not replace yours unless you also hold a valid GCC document.
Applications may proceed with a balance of at least USD 1,000. Lower balances may result in additional verification.
Yes, a digital copy is acceptable if it clearly shows your name, stay dates, and booking details.
A handwritten letter is acceptable if it includes the stay period, entry mode, exit mode, next destination, and the traveller’s signature.
Yes, each person must submit their own documents. Only parental documents for minors can be shared across linked applications.