Passport Health Passports and Visas helps you get your passport and visa fast! Learn more about the visa requirements for your destination.

Do I Need a Visa for Bahrain?

Yes. All US citizens must have a visa to travel to Bahrain for any trip purpose. Tourists, business travelers, and journalists must all have a visa. It is highly recommended that all travelers obtain their visa in advance of the trip to speed the immigration process. In addition to a visa, a passport that will be valid for at least six months after the trip is required.

Sources: Bahraini government and U.S. State Department

Can I Obtain My Visa for Bahrain on Arrival?

Yes. An on arrival visa is available at all ports of entry. However, the on arrival visa is only valid for certain types travel, and it only permits a stay of up to two weeks. Travelers who plan to remain in Bahrain for a longer period of time must obtain their visa in advance via the Embassy of Bahrain. The visa obtained in advance is valid for five years, and it permits multiple entries for stays of up to one month. If you have frequent or extended travel plans to Bahrain, be sure to work with a travel document expert to obtain this type of visa.

Does Bahrain Offer an eVisa?

Yes. Bahrain offers an eVisa that can be obtained online. This visa is appropriate for most types of travel, and it permits a stay of up to two weeks in Bahrain. However, the online visa system can be cumbersome, confusing, and hard to understand, so it is best to have a travel document expert process your eVisa application for you to avoid any mistakes that could result in denial of entrance or immigration delays.

What Types of Materials Support My Bahrain Visa Application?

To apply for a Bahrain eVisa, you will need:

• Valid Passport
• Photocopy of your Passport
• Photocopy of your Return Airline Ticket
• Photocopy of your Hotel Booking
• Properly Completed Bahrain Visa Application Form
• Money Order

Confused by the document requirements for travel to Bahrain or the eVisa system? Let the Bahrain visa experts help! Call for expert advice.

How Do I Obtain My Visa for Bahrain?

Call ! The travel document experts at Passport Health Passports and Visas will submit your eVisa application on your behalf to ensure all questions are answered properly. Once your visa is issued, we immediately send the final document to you. If you need to obtain a visa for a longer trip, we will assemble the required materials and hand deliver your visa application to the Embassy of Bahrain on your behalf.

What Else Do I Need to Do Before Traveling to Bahrain?

Make sure your US passport is still valid and will be for 6 months after your planned trip to Bahrain. Do you need to get your passport renewed quickly? We are able to expedite your request and return your new document to you in as few as 1-3 business days.

Be sure to prepare your health for your trip to Bahrain! The health risks overseas are very different that those in the United States. Schedule an appointment at the Passport Health travel clinic nearest to you to get all of the vaccines, medications, and travel supplies that will keep you healthy while traveling in Bahrain.