Bahrain e-Visa Policy
Bahrain’s visa policy covers who can obtain a Bahrain eVisa and under what conditions.
Check whether you can apply for a Bahrain eVisa; if yes, begin the application process today.
Under Your Eligibility Based on Your Nationality
Applicants are grouped by nationality.
Group A- Reduced Requirements Applicants
Submit only 3 documents: 1. Passport bio-page scan; 2. Return air ticket OR a signed letter for onward travel (if exiting by road or sea); 3. Proof of accommodation in Bahrain (a hotel booking OR Bahrain host’s ID).
- Australia
- Austria
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Bulgaria
- China
- Croatia
- Czech Republic
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- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Italy
- Japan
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
Group B- Standard Applicants
Submit only 4 documents: 1. Passport bio-page scan; 2. Return air ticket OR a signed onwards travel letter (for road or sea exit); 3. Proof of stay in Bahrain (either a hotel booking OR the Bahrain host’s ID); 4. GCC Citizens: Submit a valid GCC residence permit or a visit visa; Non-GCC Citizens: Submit a bank statement/e-bank statement for the last 3 months.
- Afghanistan
- American Samoa
- Andorra
- Angola
- Anguilla
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Aruba
- Azerbaijan
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- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belize
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Botswana
- British Indian Ocean Territory
- British Virgin Islands
- Brunei
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Cape Verde
- Cayman Islands
- Chile
- Colombia
- Comoros
- Costa Rica
- Cote d'Ivoire
- Curacao
- Cyprus
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
- Fiji
- French Guiana
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Ghana
- Grenada
- Guadeloupe
- Guatemala
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Honduras
- Hong Kong
- India
- Indonesia
- Ireland
- Isle of Man
- Israel
- Jamaica
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Korea, Republic of (South)
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Macau
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Marshall Islands
- Martinique
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Micronesia, Federated States of
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Montserrat
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Nauru
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Pakistan
- Palau
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Puerto Rico
- Russia
- Saint Barthelemy
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Martin
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Samoa
- San Marino
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Sint Maarten
- Solomon Islands
- South Africa
- Suriname
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Thailand
- Timor-Leste
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turkey
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Tuvalu
- US Virgin Islands
- Uruguay
- Vanuatu
- Vatican City (Holy See)
Group C - Applicants Requiring Extra Supporting Documents
Submit 3 common documents: 1. Passport bio-page scan; 2. Return flight ticket OR signed onward travel letter (if leaving Bahrain by land or sea); 3. Hotel booking OR host’s legible Bahrain ID. GCC Citizens: Submit 1 additional document: GCC residence permit OR a visit visa.
Non-GCC Citizens: Submit 2 additional documents: 1. Bank statement/e-bank statement (last 3 months); 2. A valid visit visa from the UAE, UK, USA, KSA (except Hajj/Umrah), or Schengen country OR a US Green Card.
- Albania
- Algeria
- Armenia
- Bangladesh
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Cambodia
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
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- Ethiopia
- Iraq
- Lebanon
- Macedonia, Republic of
- Maldives
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nepal
- Nigeria
- Philippines
- Rwanda
- Sri Lanka
- Swaziland
- Tanzania
- Togo
- Tunisia
- Turkmenistan
- Uganda
- Vietnam
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Bahrain Visa-Exempt Nationalities
The countries listed below can enter Bahrain without a visa for short stays.
- Kuwait
- Oman
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
Countries Eligible for a Bahrain Visa-on-Arrival
There are currently more than 69 countries eligible for a Bahrain visa on arrival. The citizens of these countries should have a valid passport to enter and stay in Bahrain.
Important Note: Visa-on-arrival holders for Bahrain are prohibited from any paid or unpaid employment during their stay in the country.
Bahrain eVisa Advantages
Content Disclaimer: Information updated August 2026. Please verify with agencies, embassies, or airlines for the most accurate travel details.