Bahrain e-Visa Policy
This guide explains Bahrain e-Visa eligibility and the applicant groups used for visa assessment.
The categories below help travellers determine the route linked to their nationality.
After confirming your group, review the Bahrain Visa Document Requirements before submitting the application.
Understanding Your e-Visa Group
Each group reflects the level of supporting documentation required for assessment. Classification is based on nationality and determines how applicants prepare their e-Visa application.
Group A - Reduced-Requirement Applicants
Applicants in Group A follow a reduced-requirement application process. This category includes nationalities that qualify for the e-Visa with fewer supporting documents.
Group B - Standard Applicants
Group B covers most nationalities eligible for the Bahrain e-Visa. Applicants in this group follow the standard application route, which includes the GCC Residence Permit or bank statement requirement.
The core documents apply to all applicants in this group.
- Afghanistan
- American Samoa
- Andorra
- Angola
- Anguilla
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Aruba
- Azerbaijan
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belize
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Botswana
- British Indian Ocean Territory
- British Virgin Islands
- Brunei
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Cape Verde
- Cayman Islands
- Chad
- Chile
- Colombia
- Comoros
- Costa Rica
- Cote d'Ivoire
- Curacao
- Cyprus
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
- Fiji
- French Guiana
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Ghana
- Grenada
- Guadeloupe
- Guatemala
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Hong Kong
- India
- Indonesia
- Ireland
- Isle of Man
- Israel
- Jamaica
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Korea, Republic of (South)
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Macau
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Marshall Islands
- Martinique
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Micronesia, Federated States of
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Montserrat
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Nauru
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Pakistan
- Palau
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Puerto Rico
- Russia
- Saint Barthelemy
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Martin
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Samoa
- San Marino
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Sint Maarten
- Solomon Islands
- South Africa
- Suriname
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Thailand
- Timor-Leste
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turkey
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Tuvalu
- US Virgin Islands
- Uruguay
- Vanuatu
- Vatican City (Holy See)
Group C - Applicants Requiring Extra Supporting Documents
Group C includes nationalities that must provide additional supporting documents when applying without a valid GCC Residence Permit.
This group follows the same path as Group B, with an added requirement.
Bahrain Visa-Exempt Nationalities
The countries listed below can enter Bahrain without a visa for short stays.
- Kuwait
- Oman
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
Eligible Countries for the Bahrain Visa on Arrival
There are over 69 countries who are eligible for visa on arrival for Bahrain. The citizens of these countries must have valid passport for the duration of trip.
Important Note: Visa-on-arrival holders for Bahrain cannot undertake paid or unpaid employment during their stay.
Bahrain e-Visa Advantages
The Bahrain electronic visa (e-Visa) offers several benefits to eligible travellers, including:
- Online Application: Apply from anywhere, anytime, without visiting an embassy or consulate.
- Multiple Processing Option: Applicants may choose standard (6 - 8 Working Days), rush (5 - 7 Working Days), or super rush processing (4 - 6 Working Days).
- Single Submission, Multiple Application: Use the “Add Applicant” feature to include multiple travellers in one form, with all fees charged together. Each traveller must provide their own passport and documents, and approvals are issued individually.
- Professional Document Check: Applications undergo document review to verify information and reduce submission errors.
- Digital Delivery: Once approved, your Bahrain e-Visa is sent directly to your email, with no embassy visit or physical pickup required.
- Transparent Pricing: The Bahrain e-Visa Fee is clearly displayed before payment confirmation.
FAQs
Each person must follow the group that applies to their nationality. You may still apply at the same time, but the supporting documents differ for each applicant.
Your group depends on the passport you plan to use for the trip. Select the group linked to that nationality.
If your nationality does not appear under Group A, B, or C, check the visa-exempt and embassy-visa sections. Your travel route may fall under those categories.
Yes. Your group determines which set of documents you must prepare, so confirm your group first before reviewing the requirement page.
Some visa types may allow extensions. Applicants must visit an immigration office to request an extension.
Validity and entry type depend on the visa issued. Certain Bahrain e-Visas allow short stays of up to 14 days with single entry, while other visas permit multiple entries and longer stays.
Applicants must meet all application requirements. These include proof of sufficient funds, a passport valid for at least six months from the date of entry, and accurate information in the application form.
Content Disclaimer: Information updated March 2026. Please verify with agencies, embassies, or airlines for the most accurate travel details.