Applying for a Bahrain eVisa requires the correct documents and compliance with the applicable conditions. This guide outlines the documents required and the rules linked to each nationality group.
Document requirements depend on the group assigned to your nationality. To confirm your group, refer to the Bahrain eVisa Policy. Once you know your category, review the documents linked to it in the sections that follow.
Applicants whose nationality appears in Group A submit only the three core documents required for the eVisa. Financial proof and GCC documents do not apply to Group A applicants.
Applicants in this category submit the core documents and follow either the GCC document route or the bank statement route. This category has the majority of eligible nationalities.
Applicants in this category follow the GCC or bank statement route and may also submit a valid visa from a recognised country when a GCC document is not available.
All applicants must prepare the following 3 documents. These documents apply to all Bahrain eVisa applications.
Upload a clear scan of the passport bio page showing your details.
The Passport Bio Page must display:
Full name Passport number Date of birth Nationality Passport expiry date Passport photograph
Can I upload a black & white passport scan?
Black-and-white scans may be rejected when passport details are unclear.
Submit either a hotel booking that matches your travel dates or the Bahrain ID of the person you will stay with. The document must clearly display the accommodation details.
Provide ONE of the following:
Submit a confirmed return or onward air ticket that clearly shows:
If you are not travelling by air, submit a signed letter stating:
If you belong to this group, your application is limited to the 3 core documents listed above. Applicants confirmed under Group A submit only the passport scan, onward travel proof, and accommodation document.
No GCC Residence Permit, bank statement, or extra visa is required.
Group B applicants must meet the core requirements and follow one of the two paths below. This step is based on the question asked in the eVisa form: “Do you have a current valid Residence Permit or Visit Visa for a GCC country?”
Submit a copy of your valid Residence Permit or Visit Visa from any of the following: Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, or the United Arab Emirates.
This option confirms regional residency or visit status and supports the visa assessment process.
Can I apply if my GCC visa is expired?
No. Expired GCC visas or permits are not accepted. The document must be valid at the time of application.
Is a GCC Visit Visa acceptable, or only a Residence Permit?
Both are acceptable. You can apply using either a valid GCC Visit Visa or a valid GCC Residence Permit.
How long must my GCC visa or permit be valid?
Your GCC Residence Permit or Visit Visa must be valid for at least 3 months from your intended date of entry into Bahrain.
You must submit a stamped and certified bank statement under the visitor's name, covering the last 3 months. The statement should:
Applicants may submit the required minimum balance of USD 1,000. Higher balances may support the financial assessment of the application.
Group C applicants follow the same steps as Group B but may need an additional document if they do not hold a valid GCC Residence Permit or Visit Visa.
Provide your GCC Residence Permit or Visit Visa. No further financial or travel history documents are needed beyond the core requirements.
Submit two documents:
This document supports the travel profile and applies only to applicants in this category.
Indian nationals must also upload the back page of their passport. This page contains family details and is mandatory for all applications from India.
Children follow the same document requirements as adult applicants. In addition, you must provide:
Each applicant must provide their own documents. Your spouse’s permit does not replace yours unless you also hold a valid GCC document.
Applications may proceed with a balance of at least USD 1,000. Lower balances may result in additional verification.
Yes, a digital copy is acceptable if it clearly shows your name, stay dates, and booking details.
A handwritten letter is acceptable if it includes the stay period, entry mode, exit mode, next destination, and the traveller’s signature.
Yes, each person must submit their own documents. Only parental documents for minors can be shared across linked applications.