U.S. citizens will need a visa if they want to travel to Bahrain. Tourists, people traveling for business, and journalists all need valid visas. It’s advised for travelers to obtain their visas before coming to Bahrain in order to speed up the immigration process. A passport is also required and must have 6 months validity.
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Sources: Bahrain Embassy and U.S. State Department
Travelers can apply for a e-visa, which is an electronic visa, on the Bahrain e-visa website. You will need your passport, conformation of your airplane ticket, and must use the visa within 30 days of approval. You must be able to support yourself and others during your time in Bahrain.
You will need a valid passport and a photocopy of your passport. Travelers will also need to show a valid plane ticket and hotel booking for their trip. Officials will also require a correctly filled out Bahrain Visa Application form and a money order.
Click on the tabs below for more information about the different types of visas you will need.
In addition to a completed application form, the following items are required:
Passport:
Photographs:
Visa Application Form:
Proof of Travel:
Proof of Sufficient Fund
Business travelers must submit the following with their Bahrain visa application.
Passport:
Photographs:
Visa Application Form:
Employer’s Letter:
There are other visas travelers can apply for in order to be in Bahrain. A Visitor visa, a Journalist visa, a Work visa, a 72-hour visa and seven days visa, a Work visa, and a Family visa are some of visas available to U.S. citizens.
The Passport Health travel documents team can help with the entire passport and visa process. We can walk you through the process step-by-step and handle the communication with consulates and embassies that can sometimes prove difficult. You can contact us today to start your visa processing without the worry.
Visa fees vary based on type of visas that is needed and length of stay. Costs generally start around $60, exluding service and processing fees. Please note, visa fees rarely include postage, service fees and other related charges.
Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required if you are arriving from a region with the disease. Travel vaccinations like typhoid, rabies and hepatitis A are recommended for most travelers.
For more information on what vaccines may be recommended or required, see our Bahrain destination advice page.
The U.S. Embassy in Bahrain is located in the capital, Manama. Be aware that the Bahraini workweek is from Sunday through Thursday.
U.S. Embassy Manama
Bldg 979, Road 3119, Block 331, Zinj
P.O. Box 26431
Manama – Kingdom of Bahrain
Tel: (+973) 17 242700
For updates on any travel interruptions in the area, enroll in the U.S. Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). This also notifies the embassy of your visit.
Head over to Passport Health’s Bahrain destination advice page for all the safety, climate and any other information needed for your trip. Or, start you visa process by contacting us today!
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