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Bahrain, the "kingdom of two seas", welcomes travellers from around the world with a fully digital electronic visa: the eVisa. From your computer or smartphone, without visiting an embassy, you obtain an official document in approximately 72 hours authorising you to stay in the archipelago for tourism or business. Offered in three stay durations — 14, 30 or 90 days — the Bahrain eVisa can be used both at Bahrain International Airport and on the King Fahad Causeway. Take care not to confuse the validity of the document with the length of stay it permits: the two differ from one option to the next.
01 · The essentials
Update: September 2026. Owing to regional tensions in the Gulf and to the hostilities under way between the United States and Iran since 28 February 2026, several governments advise against all non-essential travel to Bahrain. France (Quai d'Orsay, updated 17 July 2026) classifies the country as "advised against except for imperative reasons" following strikes on Bahraini territory. The United States (Department of State, updated 27 August 2026) maintains a Level 3 "Reconsider Travel" advisory, citing an ongoing threat of drone and missile attacks from Iran as well as significant disruption to commercial flights. The United Kingdom (FCDO), Canada, Ireland and the Netherlands have issued equivalent warnings, and Gulf airspace has been subject to temporary restrictions (EASA advisory).
If your travel is imperative: follow your own country's official travel advisory in real time, check your flight status with the airline, keep away from military or official installations and any debris, and take out insurance covering cancellation and repatriation. The situation is changing fast — consult your government's official source on your departure date.
The Bahrain eVisa is obtained entirely online, with no need to visit an embassy or consulate.
The scheme offers three eVisa durations (14, 30 or 90 days), suited to both tourism and business travel.
Regardless of the document chosen, your passport must be valid for at least six months after your date of entry into Bahrain.
The Bahrain eVisa is a full electronic visa — not to be confused with a simple travel authorisation or an ETA. It is issued by the Bahraini government to nationals of many countries wishing to enter the territory for tourism or business purposes.
Unlike a visa on arrival, the eVisa must be applied for before departure, from anywhere, with no envelope to send or embassy appointment needed. Once issued, it is transmitted by email and may be presented in digital or printed form at checkpoints.
The eVisa is accepted at all official entry points: Bahrain International Airport (in Muharraq) and the King Fahad Causeway, the road link connecting the main island to Saudi Arabia. This flexibility is particularly appreciated by business travellers who frequently travel between Gulf countries.
Approximately 72 hours after submission of a complete file. Plan ahead and submit your application several days before departure.
Tourism and business (meetings, conferences, negotiations, professional training). The eVisa does not permit working on-site.
Bahrain International Airport and the King Fahad Causeway. Entry is permitted through either of these two access points.
If you remain in the international zone without leaving the airport, no eVisa is required. Once you pass through border control, a visa is required.
02 · Eligibility
The list of nationalities eligible for the Bahrain eVisa is particularly broad. It includes all European Union nationalities as well as many countries in Africa, Asia, the Americas and Oceania. French, Belgian, Swiss and Canadian nationals have access without any particular difficulty.
Eligible nationalities also include: South Africa, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, South Korea, Ivory Coast, Cuba, Dominica, Egypt, Ecuador, United States, Gabon, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iceland, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Liechtenstein, Macau, Malaysia, Mauritius, Morocco, Mexico, Monaco, Mozambique, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Qatar, Dominican Republic, United Kingdom, Russia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, San Marino, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Lucia, Senegal, Seychelles, Singapore, Suriname, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, Uruguay, Vatican and Venezuela.
You need no visa at all if you are a national of a Gulf Cooperation Council country — Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates: a national identity card is enough to enter Bahrain. Residents of those same countries, whatever their nationality, also have a dedicated route to the eVisa, provided their residence permit remains valid for at least three months and their occupation is not classified as "labourer".
A word of caution on the visa on arrival: it is not open to every nationality. The visa on arrival is limited to a restricted list of eligible countries and may be subject to additional supporting documents (hotel booking, sufficient funds, or a valid visa / residence permit from the UK, the US, the Schengen Area or the GCC). If your nationality is not on the eVisa list, do not assume the visa on arrival will be granted: check your eligibility and, wherever possible, favour the eVisa obtained before departure. Nationals of Belarus, Iran, Kosovo and North Korea are excluded from the visa on arrival; Belarusians may however apply for an eVisa online, while Iranian, Kosovar and North Korean nationals must go through a Bahraini sponsor-based or consular visa procedure.
03 · The options
The Bahrain eVisa options differ less by travel purpose than by two parameters that must never be confused: the validity of the document — the window you have in which to use it — and the length of stay permitted on each entry. Visamundi handles the three most requested options; the Kingdom also issues long-validity visas reserved for certain nationalities.
| Option | Document validity | Entries | Max. stay per entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14-day eVisa | 14 days from issue | Single entry | 14 days |
| 30-day eVisa | 3 months from issue | Multiple entries | 30 days |
| 90-day eVisa | 1 year from issue | Multiple entries | 90 days |
| Long-validity eVisa * | 5 years from issue | Multiple entries | 90 days |
* Option reserved for certain nationalities (notably the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada); US nationals have an equivalent valid for 10 years. Neither of these two visas is handled by Visamundi — they are applied for directly with the Bahraini authorities.
04 · The procedure
The Bahrain eVisa application process is entirely online and requires no physical travel. The file consists of a few basic documents, and processing takes approximately 72 hours for a complete and compliant application.
Before starting, make sure to scan or photograph your documents in colour and at a good resolution. A blurry photo or an illegible passport can delay processing or result in the application being rejected. The identity photo must comply with the 40 x 60 mm format required for Bahrain.
Select the duration of your eVisa (14, 30 or 90 days) based on your travel plan (tourism or business) and the number of entries anticipated.
Complete the application form: full identity details (surname, given name as on passport), passport number, planned entry and exit dates, address on-site and purpose of travel.
Upload a copy of your passport (photo page), your identity photo in 40 x 60 mm format, your return flight ticket (or proof of transport) and your proof of accommodation (hotel reservation or invitation).
Complete the online payment (9 BHD €20.6, 16 BHD €36.62 or 44 BHD €100.71 depending on the option chosen). A billing address and telephone number are required at this stage.
Processing time is approximately 72 hours. You will receive your eVisa by email in PDF format once the application has been approved by the Bahraini authorities.
Present your eVisa (digital or printed) at boarding and at border control upon your arrival in Bahrain. Keep it accessible throughout your trip.
05 · Extension or regularisation
It is possible to apply for an extension of stay in Bahrain when you are already on-site, provided you approach the authorities before your eVisa expires. This procedure is carried out at the General Directorate of Nationality, Passports and Residence (NPRA — Nationality, Passport & Residence Affairs), headquartered in Manama.
NPRA contact details: Road 1802, Building 4, Block 318, Manama — evisa@npra.gov.bh — Phone: (+973) 17399756.
Please note, however, that an extension is not guaranteed: the local authorities may refuse it. In the event of a refusal, you must leave Bahraini territory within the deadline given to you. Overstaying without regularisation exposes you to administrative penalties and may complicate your future visa applications for Bahrain or other destinations.
Regarding work: the Bahrain eVisa is strictly limited to tourist stays, transits and short-duration business travel. It does not under any circumstances authorise the exercise of paid professional activity on Bahraini soil. For any work assignment, a separate work permit, governed by an entirely different procedure, is required.
Yes, upon request to the NPRA in Manama, before the visa expires. Not guaranteed, at the discretion of the authorities.
The eVisa does not permit the exercise of paid professional activity on Bahraini soil. To work, a separate work permit is required.
Impossible to correct an already submitted application. Contact the competent Bahraini embassy or consulate for any rectification.
06 · Before you go
Obtaining your eVisa is a key step, but a thorough preparation for your stay includes several other important checks. Bahrain is a welcoming country, but it is worth finding out about local particularities before boarding.
Consular information: Before any trip abroad, consult the updated information provided by the diplomatic authorities of your country of residence. Check in particular the "Security", "Entry/Stay" and "Health" sections for Bahrain, to be aware of any restrictions or recommendations in force at the time of your departure.
Health: no COVID-19 formality (test, contact-tracing app or proof of vaccination) is currently required to enter Bahrain. Do, however, check the health recommendations in force (the French Ministry for Foreign Affairs notably flags MERS-CoV precautions, including avoiding contact with camels) and the requirement for medical insurance covering the whole of your stay.
Travel insurance: Consider taking out assistance and repatriation insurance covering the entire duration of your stay. Good travel insurance will cover, depending on the contract chosen, medical expenses, an unforeseen extended stay, cancellations and medical repatriations. Discover the options available at visamundi.co/assurance.
The Bahrain eVisa is a genuine electronic visa, issued online in approximately 72 hours, for tourism or business. Remember the key distinction: the validity of the document (14 days, 3 months, 1 year, even 5 years) is not the length of stay permitted — 14, 30 and 90 consecutive days respectively. The 30- and 90-day options allow multiple entries, a valuable advantage for frequent travellers to the Gulf. GCC nationals enter without a visa on their identity card, and GCC residents have a dedicated route. Plan to submit your application at least four to five working days ahead, and check your own government's travel advice given the regional situation.
Safety
The vigilance level recommended by five foreign ministries, on a shared scale.
Average level
Terrorism and fallout from the regional armed conflict; no specific area is flagged within the country.
US Department of StateAdvice dated March 2, 2026
Reconsider travel · Bahrain - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Global Affairs CanadaAdvice dated September 9, 2026
Reconsider travel · Bahrain — Avoid non-essential travel
German Federal Foreign OfficeAdvice dated September 4, 2026
Normal precautions · Bahrain: Travel and Security Advice
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Advice dated August 20, 2026
Normal precautions · Bahrain travel advice
France DiplomatieAdvice dated July 17, 2026
Normal precautions · Bahrain: Travel Advice
Levels published by the ministries cited, reproduced unchanged. Visamundi is a private agency with no ties to these administrations.
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