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Do UK citizens need a visa for Bahrain?

By the Visa Almanac editorial teamChange logUpdated 2 Nov 2026

In brief

Yes, but they can get it on arrival: British passport holders get a visa on arrival in Bahrain.

Bahrain visa fee for UK citizens: The 6-month eVisa costs BHD 5 to apply (not refunded) plus BHD 44 on issue, and each 14-day extension costs BHD 25. Official fee. Source: Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), Ministry of Interior of Bahrain, checked , read from an archived copy of 16 Mar 2026.

Bahrain visa processing time for UK citizens: The 6-month eVisa is issued in 1 working day and becomes invalid if not used within three months of issue. Source: Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), Ministry of Interior of Bahrain, checked , read from an archived copy of 16 Mar 2026.

Countries Eligible to Get Visa on-ArrivalNationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), Ministry of Interior of Bahrain (eVisa portal)

Checked 2 Nov 2026Source: Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), Ministry of Interior of Bahrain (eVisa portal)Apply only at evisa.gov.bhReport a change

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ContentsIn brief
  1. In brief
  2. At a glance
  3. Do UK citizens need a visa?
  4. Visa types
  5. How to apply
  6. Apply from the UK
  7. Fee
  8. Processing time
  9. Documents
  10. What changed
  11. FAQ
  12. Sources

At a glance

AccessVisa on arrival
StayVisas on arrival are normally issued for 2 weeks, visit visas of up to 6 months are also available, you may be asked for proof of onward or return travel, and a visit visa does not allow you to start work.5
Validity and entriesBritish citizens can get a multiple-entry eVisa valid for 6 months, a type offered only to citizens of the United Kingdom and Ireland.2
Official feeThe 6-month eVisa costs BHD 5 to apply (not refunded) plus BHD 44 on issue, and each 14-day extension costs BHD 25.2A 3-month multiple-entry eVisa for UK and Irish citizens costs BHD 5 to apply plus BHD 20 on issue, with 14-day extensions at BHD 25.3
Official processingThe 6-month eVisa is issued in 1 working day and becomes invalid if not used within three months of issue.2
Where to applyeVisa applications and eligibility checks are made on the NPRA eVisa portal (evisa.gov.bh), while extensions are requested through the Bahrain.bh government portal.1Official site: evisa.gov.bh

Do UK citizens need a visa for Bahrain?

The Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), Ministry of Interior of Bahrain (eVisa portal) lists the UK among the countries whose nationals get a visa on arrival.

“Countries Eligible to Get Visa on-Arrival”

Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), Ministry of Interior of Bahrain (eVisa portal) · checked

Bahrain visa types for UK citizens

How to apply

  1. eVisa applications and eligibility checks are made on the NPRA eVisa portal (evisa.gov.bh), while extensions are requested through the Bahrain.bh government portal.

    Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), Ministry of Interior of Bahrain · checked · read from an archived copy of 24 Oct 2026

How to apply from the UK

  1. From the UK you can get a visa online, from the Bahrain Embassy in London, or on arrival.

    UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office · checked

Fee

These are government fees as the official sources state them. Agencies add their own service fees; those are not visa fees, and we don't list them.

Processing time

Documents and entry checks

What changed

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

FAQ

Is Bahrain visa-free for UK citizens now?

Not visa-free: UK citizens get a visa on arrival.

How much does a Bahrain visa cost for UK citizens?

The 6-month eVisa costs BHD 5 to apply (not refunded) plus BHD 44 on issue, and each 14-day extension costs BHD 25. A 3-month multiple-entry eVisa for UK and Irish citizens costs BHD 5 to apply plus BHD 20 on issue, with 14-day extensions at BHD 25.

Can I get a Bahrain visa in 7 days?

The 6-month eVisa is issued in 1 working day and becomes invalid if not used within three months of issue.

Sources

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

  1. Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), Ministry of Interior of Bahrain (eVisa portal): entry rule and how to applyevisa.gov.bh · checked · read from an archived copy of 24 Oct 2026
  2. Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), Ministry of Interior of Bahrain: visa types, fees, processing time and documentsnpra.gov.bh · checked · read from an archived copy of 16 Mar 2026
  3. Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), Ministry of Interior of Bahrain: feesnpra.gov.bh · checked · read from an archived copy of 18 Apr 2025
  4. Bahrain National Portal (Information & eGovernment Authority): documentsbahrain.bh · checked
  5. UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (GOV.UK foreign travel advice): visa types, documents and how to applygov.uk · checked
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