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Visas

Any visitor to the Kingdom of Bahrain, whether for tourism or business purposes, can find out if they are qualified to receive an entry visa. They can also request for one and follow its status online. By providing these services, the Kingdom aims to complete visa requests in the fastest time possible. Requests for eVisas can be submitted via the NPRA.

All visitors to the Kingdom must have a visa issued, excluding GCC country citizens (Kuwait, Oman, KSA, and UAE). Non-GCC country visitors must request a visa at the nearest Bahrain embassy or apply for it online via the NPRA.

On-arrival visas

Visitors from 69 countries can receive visas upon arrival as soon as they enter Bahrain International Airport. The visa is issued for a specific fee, and covers the issuance of a first time visa or an extension (if eligible). To enquire about the countries eligible for on-arrival visas, click here.

eVisa application

eVisas are available for visitors from 209 countries. All visitors from the remaining countries must have an entry visa issued prior to arriving in the Kingdom via a Bahrain embassy in their country, a Bahraini sponsor, or a travel agency. To learn which nationalities are required to obtain eVisas prior to arrival in the Kingdom, click here.

Tourist visas

The Kingdom of Bahrain welcomes tourists and invites them to enjoy its hotels, malls, and other attractions. If you are visiting the Kingdom, you must have one of the following visas issued depending on the duration of your stay:

Visit visas: issued for individuals invited by companies in Bahrain

Transit visas: issued at the request of licensed companies such as hotels or other authorized commercial entities

For more information on how to obtain eVisas, visit the NPRA website.

Work visas

Sponsors can submit applications to have work visas issued for expatriate workers via the services offered by the LMRA.

If you are coming to Bahrain for a new job, head to the LMRA offices at Bahrain International Airport for fingerprint scanning and visa issuance.