Passports
Valid passport for at least six months required
by all.
Visas
Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi
Arabia and the United Arab Emirates;
(b) transit passengers continuing their journey
by the first connecting flight provided holding
confirmed tickets and appropriate travel
documents and remaining within the transit area.
Note: 1. Nationals of EU countries,
Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Norway,
Switzerland and USA may obtain visas on arrival
for touristic or business stays of up to two
weeks. The fee is BD5. If working for a media
company (eg, a newspaper or TV company) a
special invitation from the Bahrain authorities
is required.
Types of visa
Entry (single-entry) and Business.
Length of visa granted depends on individual
application and granting of non-objection
certificate. Holders of British and Irish
passports and American and Canadian visitors
can apply for a multiple-entry visa (for
business only) for four-week stays which is
valid for up to five years.Validity
Three months from date of issue (Entry Visa).
Application to
Consulate (or Consular Section at Embassy);
see Contact Addresses section.
Note: (a) Entry Visas are obtainable
through various hotels, travel agencies and
other companies licensed to carry out
touristic activities in Bahrain. Organised
groups are charged a fee of BD5 per person
(approximately US$13). Long-term business
visas should be arranged by the employing
company in Bahrain. (b) All nationalities who
have previously travelled to Bahrain and have
a stamped passport should have very few
problems obtaining a visa to return.
Application requirements
Entry visa: (a) Valid passport. (b) One
passport-size photo. (c) One completed
application form. (d) One registered,
self-addressed envelope and cheque for 3 to
cover return of passport if applying by post.
(e) Fee. (f) No Objection Certificate obtained
by agent in Bahrain from the Ministry of
Interior (only applies to certain nationals).
Business visa: (a)-(e) and, (f) Letter
from employer or letter of invitation from
Bahrain.
Working days required
Two.
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