Business & investor visas
Bahraini Business eVisa
An electronic visa for short business trips such as meetings, conferences and events.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
Business-visit stay, validity and fee figures are not verified from an official page — confirm on evisa.gov.bh. Note the business eVisa is a visit visa and does not authorise employment (which requires an LMRA work permit).
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Bahrain government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Bahrain eVisa (Business visit)
- Route type
- Short-stay business visit visa (electronic)
- Issuing authority
- NPRA via the official eVisa portal
- Entries
- Single- or multiple-entry profiles, including longer-validity options for frequent travellers
- Confirm durations and fees on the official portal
- Where to apply
- Official eVisa portal, evisa.gov.bh
- Same-passport rule
- Must enter on the same passport used to apply online
- Guarantor
- May be required depending on nationality; a local company, organisation or citizen can act as guarantor
Who it is for
- Business travellers attending meetings, conferences or events in Bahrain
- Frequent business visitors who benefit from a multiple-entry visit visa
What you can do
- Enter Bahrain for permitted business-visit activities
- Make repeat trips during validity on a multiple-entry profile
How to apply
- Check eligibility for your nationality on evisa.gov.bh
- Apply online, selecting the appropriate visit profile
- Upload documents, pay fees and receive the eVisa by email
Requirements
- Hold a passport valid for the required period, used consistently for the application and entry — you must enter Bahrain on the same passport used to apply online
- Be a national eligible to apply online (check the electronic visa eligibility list on evisa.gov.bh)
- Applicants who do not qualify for a visa without a guarantor can obtain one through a local company, organisation or Bahraini citizen acting as guarantor
- Private organisations and government entities in Bahrain can register as guarantors and apply on behalf of business clients and visitors
Documents you may need
- Passport bio-data page (same passport to be used for entry)
- Recent passport-style photograph
- Supporting documents for the business visit, following the portal's document-attachment guidelines
- Guarantor details, where a guarantor is required for your nationality
Frequently asked questions
On evisa.gov.bh, after completing the eligibility page you can open the "See conditions" link for the selected visa, which shows the conditions, validity and permitted period of stay for that visa type.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.