Who requires a Bahrain visa?

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.

(b) All persons who wish to enter Bahrain need a visa except citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council (Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates).

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements.

Visa Note

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.

Find more information directly at:

Bahrain Embassy

Source & Copyright: The source of the above visa and immigration information and copyright owner/s is the:
– Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Kingdom of Bahrain – URL: www.mofa.gov.bh/

Country : Bahrain