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Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Bahrain?

By the Visa Almanac editorial teamChange logUpdated 2 Nov 2026

In brief

Yes. Indian passport holders need a visa for Bahrain, applied for online as an eVisa.

Bahrain visa processing time for Indians: NPRA takes about 3 to 5 working days to process an application and replies by email; some cases take longer. Source: Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), Ministry of Interior of Bahrain, checked , read from an archived copy of 24 Apr 2025.

eVisas are available for visitors from more than 200 countries. If you are from a country that is not eligible for an on-arrival visa, an entry visa must be issued in advanceBahrain National Portal (Information & eGovernment Authority), on visas issued by NPRA, Ministry of Interior

Checked 2 Nov 2026Source: Bahrain National Portal (Information & eGovernment Authority), on visas issued by NPRA, Ministry of InteriorApply only at evisa.gov.bhReport a change

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ContentsIn brief
  1. In brief
  2. At a glance
  3. Do Indians need a visa?
  4. Apply from India
  5. Fee
  6. Processing time
  7. Documents
  8. If you live in the UAE
  9. What changed
  10. FAQ
  11. Sources

At a glance

AccesseVisa
StayNot stated by the official source
Validity and entriesNot stated by the official source
Official feeNot stated by the official sources we read
Official processingNPRA takes about 3 to 5 working days to process an application and replies by email; some cases take longer.6
Where to applyApply online on evisa.gov.bh, the only official website for Bahrain visas; no other website or company acts on behalf of the Government of Bahrain.4Official site: evisa.gov.bh

Do Indians need a visa for Bahrain?

India is not on the exemption lists, and Bahrain National Portal (Information & eGovernment Authority), on visas issued by NPRA, Ministry of Interior says that all other nationals can get an eVisa online.

“eVisas are available for visitors from more than 200 countries. If you are from a country that is not eligible for an on-arrival visa, an entry visa must be issued in advance”

Bahrain National Portal (Information & eGovernment Authority), on visas issued by NPRA, Ministry of Interior · checked

Conditions and exceptions

  • Indian passport holders can apply for Bahrain's eVisa: India is on NPRA's list of countries eligible for an online visa (terms and conditions apply).

    Countries Eligible to Get Visa Online Note : Terms and conditions apply , please click on the country name to check your Visa eligibility. [...] 112 South Africa 113 India 114 PakistanNationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), Ministry of Interior of Bahrain · checked · read from an archived copy of 24 Oct 2026

  • India is also on NPRA's list of countries eligible for a visa on arrival, under terms and conditions that the portal's eligibility check shows for each nationality.

    Countries Eligible to Get Visa on-Arrival Note : Terms and conditions apply , please click on the country name to check your Visa eligibility. [...] 68 Georgia 69 Ukraine 70 India 71 AnguillaNationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), Ministry of Interior of Bahrain · checked · read from an archived copy of 24 Oct 2026

  • The processing fee is not refunded if the application is refused.

    The processing fee will not be refunded if the application was not approved.Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), Ministry of Interior of Bahrain · checked · read from an archived copy of 24 Apr 2025

  • You can extend a visa inside Bahrain at the NPRA main office in Manama or the MOI service centre in Muharraq, for an extension fee.

    Yes, you can extend your Visa once you are in Bahrain by visiting NPRA main office (Manama, Exhibitions Avenue, Building One, on the ground floor) or Muharraq at The MOI service center (Building: 378 Sheikh Hamad Street Complex 211) and paying an extension fee.Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), Ministry of Interior of Bahrain · checked · read from an archived copy of 24 Apr 2025

  • No visa is stamped in your passport before arrival; enter with the same passport you used for the online application.

    Note: There will be no Visa stamped in your passport prior to your arrival in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Also, please ensure to use the same passport for entry as you used to apply for the Visa online.Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), Ministry of Interior of Bahrain · checked · read from an archived copy of 24 Apr 2025

  • A visa does not guarantee entry: you must meet all conditions on arrival, and no part of the fee is refunded if entry is refused.

    Holding a Visa does not guarantee you entry to the Kingdom of Bahrain. You must meet all of the conditions upon arrival to be granted entry. In the event that entry is not granted, no part of the fee will be refunded.Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), Ministry of Interior of Bahrain · checked · read from an archived copy of 3 Jun 2025

How to apply from India

  1. Apply online on evisa.gov.bh, the only official website for Bahrain visas; no other website or company acts on behalf of the Government of Bahrain.

    Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), Ministry of Interior of Bahrain · checked · read from an archived copy of 3 Jun 2025

  2. You pay a first fee by credit card when you submit the application; after NPRA approves it and emails you, you complete the payment under 'Pay for Application' on the visa homepage.

    Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), Ministry of Interior of Bahrain · checked · read from an archived copy of 8 Feb 2026

Fee

Not stated by the official sources we read.

Processing time

Documents and entry checks

If you live in the UAE

We have not checked a separate rule for UAE residents for Bahrain.

What changed

  1. Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.

FAQ

Is Bahrain visa-free for Indians now?

No. Indians need a visa, applied for online as an eVisa.

How much does a Bahrain visa cost in India?

The official sources we read state no fee.

Can I get a Bahrain visa in 7 days?

NPRA takes about 3 to 5 working days to process an application and replies by email; some cases take longer.

Sources

Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.

  1. Bahrain National Portal (Information & eGovernment Authority), on visas issued by NPRA, Ministry of Interior: entry rule and documentsbahrain.bh · checked
  2. Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), Ministry of Interior of Bahrain (eVisa portal): entry conditionsevisa.gov.bh · checked · read from an archived copy of 24 Oct 2026
  3. Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), Ministry of Interior of Bahrain (eVisa portal): entry conditionsevisa.gov.bh · checked · read from an archived copy of 24 Oct 2026
  4. Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), Ministry of Interior of Bahrain (eVisa portal): how to apply and entry conditionsevisa.gov.bh · checked · read from an archived copy of 3 Jun 2025
  5. Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), Ministry of Interior of Bahrain (eVisa portal): how to applyevisa.gov.bh · checked · read from an archived copy of 8 Feb 2026
  6. Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), Ministry of Interior of Bahrain (eVisa portal): processing time, entry conditions and documentsevisa.gov.bh · checked · read from an archived copy of 24 Apr 2025
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