Bahrain · Entry rules

Who needs a visa for Bahrain?

Entry rules for Bahrain by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from Bahrain National Portal (Information & eGovernment Authority), on visas issued by NPRA, Ministry of Interior, checked 2 Nov 2026.

In brief

Citizens of 5 countries and territories can visit Bahrain without a visa. 66 get a visa on arrival. 3 need a visa before they travel. Everyone else, 124 nationalities, applies online for an eVisa or ETA.

Visa-free: 5
On arrival: 66
eVisa or ETA: 124
Visa required: 3

About 4.6 bn people (57% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Bahrain: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 2 Nov 2026Source: Bahrain National Portal, on visas issued by NPRA, Ministry of InteriorReport a change

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Bahrain entry rules at a glance

Group	Stay	Nationalities	Examples	Source
Free movement	Not stated	5	Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Kuwait	Bahrain National Portal, on visas issued by NPRA, Ministry of Interior
Visa on arrival	Not stated	66	China, United States, Brazil, Russia	Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs, Ministry of Interior of…
Visa required	Not stated	3	Iran, North Korea, Kosovo	Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs, Ministry of Interior of…
eVisa	Not stated	124	India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Nigeria	Bahrain National Portal, on visas issued by NPRA, Ministry of Interior

Free movement: Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Oman and 2 more

5 nationalities

Free movement by treaty.

Source: Bahrain National Portal (Information & eGovernment Authority), on visas issued by NPRA, Ministry of Interior, checked 2 Nov 2026Currently, every nationality entering the Kingdom of Bahrain needs an entry visa, except for the Gulf Cooperation Council nationals (Kuwait, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar).

Visa on arrival: China, the US, Brazil and 63 more

66 nationalities

The visa is issued at the border.

Source: Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), Ministry of Interior of Bahrain (eVisa portal), checked 2 Nov 2026Countries Eligible to Get Visa on-Arrival

Visa required: Iran, North Korea and Kosovo

3 nationalities

Not on the NPRA list of countries eligible for an online visa: a visa only through a guarantor in Bahrain (company, hotel, travel agent or citizen) or a Bahraini embassy.

Source: Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), Ministry of Interior of Bahrain (eVisa portal), checked 2 Nov 2026If that seems to be the case then we apologize that there are no Visas that can be obtained directly. You must have a guarantor who can apply for a Visa on your behalf.

eVisa: India, Indonesia, Pakistan and 121 more

124 nationalities

Everyone not listed above applies online for an eVisa.

Nationalities not listed above: the official source says so in as many words.

Source: Bahrain National Portal (Information & eGovernment Authority), on visas issued by NPRA, Ministry of Interior, checked 2 Nov 2026eVisas 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

If you live in the UAE

Emirati citizens: free movement.

UAE residents, any passport: eVisa for GCC residents, 3-month multiple-entry visa. Residence valid at least 3 more months; return ticket, hotel booking and 3 months of bank statements. Fee BHD 29; processing 3 to 5 working days. Source: Bahrain National Portal, checked 31 Oct 2026. See Bahrain in the visa-free table for UAE residents, by passport.

Where to apply

Apply for the eVisa only on the official site, evisa.gov.bh. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form. A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of Bahrain, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules. Our guides: Bahrain eVisa: who can apply, the fees and the official website.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Bahrain?

It depends on your passport: 5 nationalities are visa-free, 66 get a visa on arrival, 124 can use an eVisa or ETA and 3 need a visa. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Bahrain?

Yes, but online: Indian citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (Bahrain National Portal (Information & eGovernment Authority), on visas issued by NPRA, Ministry of Interior, checked 2 Nov 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Bahrain?

Not in advance. US citizens get a visa on arrival (Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), Ministry of Interior of Bahrain (eVisa portal), checked 2 Nov 2026).

Can I apply for a Bahrain visa online?

Yes, if you are eligible: 124 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA. Apply only at evisa.gov.bh.

Sources and changes

Bahrain National Portal (Information & eGovernment Authority), on visas issued by NPRA, Ministry of Interiorbahrain.bh · checked 2 Nov 2026
NPRA list of countries eligible for a visa on arrivalevisa.gov.bh · checked 2 Nov 2026
Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), Ministry of Interior of Bahrain (eVisa portal)evisa.gov.bh · checked 2 Nov 2026
Bahrain eVisa (NPRA)evisa.gov.bh · checked 2 Nov 2026
Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority: visabahrain.com · checked 2 Nov 2026

2 Nov 2026All groups checked against Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), Ministry of Interior of Bahrain. No change since.

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