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Visitor & short-stay visas

Bahraini Tourist / Visit eVisa

Bahrain's electronic entry visa for tourism and short visits, applied for online before you travel.

Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced

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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.
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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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