Bahrain Passport/Visa

Passport Required?
British Yes
Australian Yes
Canadian Yes
USA Yes
Other EU Yes
Visa Required?
British Yes/1
Australian Yes/1
Canadian Yes/1
USA Yes/1
Other EU Yes/1
Return Ticket Required?
British Yes
Australian Yes
Canadian Yes
USA Yes
Other EU Yes

Passports

Valid passport for at least six months from date of arrival required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visas

Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except the following:
(a) transit passengers continuing their journey by the first connecting flight, provided holding confirmed tickets and appropriate travel documents and remaining within the transit area.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

Visa Note

1. Nationals of EU countries (except nationals of Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic and Slovenia), Australia, Canada and USA may obtain visas on arrival at Bahrain International Airport or King Fahad Causeway if holding valid passports and return/onward tickets for touristic or business stays of up to two weeks. The fee is approximately US$50. If working for a media company (eg a newspaper or TV company) a special invitation from the Bahrain authorities may be required.

Types of Visa and Cost

E-visa: US$19 (two-week, single-entry), renewable for two further weeks once in Bahrain available to nationals of EU countries (except nationals of  Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic and Slovenia), Australia, Canada and USA. Tourist: £10(two week single-entry), renewable for two further weeks once in Bahrain, at the General Directorate of Immigration and Passports, Manama. Tourist multilple-entry is £20. Business: £40 (four-week, multiple-entry), only available to British, Canadian and US nationals. GCC e-visas for residents of Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE. are now available for either three or seven days.

Validity

Three months from date of issue (Tourist); five years (Business). A three day GCC e-visa cost BH$12 and a seven day costs $17.

Applications to:

Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Contact Addresses.

Note:
(a) No Objection Certificates are obtainable through various hotels, travel agencies and other companies licensed to carry out touristic activities in Bahrain. Organised groups are charged a fee of BHD5 per person (approximately US$13). Non-British students must obtain and validate an NOC from a Bahraini resident (relative, friend or hotel spokesperson) and also submit a letter from university detailing the student status to accompany it. Long-term business visas should be arranged by the employing company in Bahrain. (b) Some visitors can now apply for an electronic visa in Bahrain, through the website www.evisa.gov.bh. This has the added benefit of being 24-hour and enabling secure online credit payment and multiple applications, if necessary.

Working Days Required

Two to three.
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