Visitor & short-stay visas
Bahraini Tourist / Visit eVisa
Bahrain's electronic entry visa for tourism and short visits, applied for online before you travel.
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Exact stay durations, validity periods and fee amounts per eVisa profile are not confirmed from an official page (evisa.gov.bh blocks automated fetches) — verify on the official portal before publishing figures.
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.
- Official name
- Bahrain eVisa (Visit Visa)
- Route type
- Short-stay visit / tourist visa (electronic)
- Issuing authority
- NPRA via the official eVisa portal (evisa.gov.bh)
- Entries
- Single-entry and multiple-entry profiles available
- Depends on the visa profile and nationality
- Stay / validity
- Single-entry short visit (around two weeks); longer multiple-entry visas valid for months up to a year
- Exact stay and validity per profile to be confirmed on the official portal
- Cost
- Application fee plus visa fee, varying by profile and nationality
- Specific fee figures not verified on an official page
Who it is for
- Nationals of countries on Bahrain's online-eligible list who want to visit for tourism or general short visits
- Travellers who prefer to arrange entry online before departure rather than at the airport
- Visitors needing multiple entries over a period for repeat leisure trips
Requirements
- Passport valid for the period required by Bahrain immigration
- Nationality that appears on the official online eVisa eligibility list
- Supporting documents as prompted in the online application (e.g. confirmed accommodation or onward travel)
- Payment of the applicable application and visa fees online
What you can do
- Enter Bahrain for tourism and permitted short-visit activities
- Stay for the period granted by your chosen visa profile
- Re-enter during the validity window if you hold a multiple-entry visa
How to apply
- Check your nationality on the official eligibility list at evisa.gov.bh
- Complete the online application on the official portal
- Upload the required documents and pay the fees
- Wait for approval and receive the eVisa linked to your passport by email
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.
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