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🟢 Bahrain e-visa portal is online and accepting applications
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Available Visas
Bahrain eVisa Types. Which one do you need?
Eligible travelers can apply online for Bahrain eVisas for tourism, business, medical travel and other qualifying purposes, without visiting an embassy for the eVisa application.
Yes. US passport holders need a visa for Bahrain. To enter Bahrain you need: a valid passport, eVisa required, Return ticket, Passport requirement, Visit eVisa.
Bahrain eVisa Fees & Cost
Bahrain visa fees vary by passport nationality and visa type. The government fee is set by Bahrain and paid to them; our service fee is separate and covers expert review of your application before it is submitted. Fees below are for a US passport.
Visa type
Government fee
Max stay
Our service from
Tourist e-Visa (14 Days Single Entry)
$34.45
14 days
$79.00
Tourist e-Visa (3 Months Multiple Entry)
$42.00
14 days
$79.00
Tourist e-Visa (1 Year Multiple Entry)
$117.00
14 days
$79.00
Tourist e-Visa (5 Years Multiple Entry)
$170.00
14 days
$79.00
Visit eVisa
$34.45
14 days
$69.00
Bahrain eVisa Processing Time
Bahrain asks travellers to apply at least 3 days before arrival. Government processing usually takes 3–5 days, but governments do not guarantee a decision date, so apply as early as you can — applications are accepted well ahead of travel.
Our Standard, Rush and Emergency options set how quickly we review and file your application; the decision itself remains with the Bahrain government. Whichever you choose, we tell you the date your visa is guaranteed by — on time or your money back.
How It Works
How to Get Your Bahrain eVisa — Step by Step
1
Apply online in 5–10 min
Guided form with real-time photo and passport validation.
2
Specialist reviews first
We catch the errors that cause most rejections — including photo specs, passport validity, and name mismatches.
3
We submit and track daily
Submitted to Bahrain Immigration. Email updates throughout.
4
Visa by email
Approved e-visa PDF in your inbox. Print, present, done.
Full Requirements — VIE Intelligence Engine
Bahrain eVisa Requirements
Select a category below. All Bahrain visa data is updated daily from official government and embassy sources via our VIE Intelligence Engine.
Bahrain requires 8 documents for this application. Our system validates all of these automatically before submission.
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Passport-style photo
Required▼
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Valid US passport with 6+ months validity from entry date
Required▼
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Passport bio-data page scan
Required▼
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Recent passport-sized photo (colored background)
Required▼
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Return or onward flight ticket confirmation
Required▼
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Hotel reservation or host address/ID in Bahrain
Required▼
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Bank statement from last 3 months showing minimum USD 1,000 balance
Required▼
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Completed eVisa application form (if applying online)
Required▼
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Passport valid 6+ months past entry
Critical▼
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Minimum 1 blank passport pages
Required▼
Passport validity, blank pages, dual nationality, and special rules — what Bahrain immigration checks before letting you in.
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Passport valid 6+ months past entry
Critical▼
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Dual nationality rules
If applicable▼
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Emergency and damaged passports
FYI▼
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Israeli stamp in passport
Not an issue for Bahrain▼
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Criminal record impact
May affect▼
Entry ports, biometrics, wait times, and intel from our VIE border intelligence database.
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Bahrain e-Visa: designated entry ports only
Restricted▼
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Biometrics on arrival
Not required▼
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Social media screening
Not reported▼
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Typical immigration wait times
VIE Data▼
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Accommodation registration within 24 hours
Required by law▼
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Airline pre-board document checks
Varies by airline▼
Vaccinations, health insurance, and Bahrain's medication import rules.
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Yellow fever certificate
Not required from US▼
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Banned and restricted medications
Check before travel▼
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Travel health insurance
Strongly recommended▼
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HIV test requirement
Not required▼
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Health screening on arrival
Not active▼
Proof of funds, cash declaration limits, and duty-free allowances.
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Proof of sufficient funds
May be checked▼
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Cash declaration threshold: $10,000 USD
Declare if over limit▼
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Duty-free customs allowances
FYI▼
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Prohibited import items
Know before you pack▼
Essential laws and cultural rules from VIE practical intelligence data.
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Drone LawsBanned
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VPN UsageIllegal
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AlcoholRestricted
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CannabisIllegal — severe
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GamblingIllegal
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PhotographyMilitary areas banned
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LGBTQ+ safety and legal status
Legal, exercise discretion▼
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Drone rules
Registration required▼
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Tipping culture
Optional▼
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Emergency numbers & US Embassy
Save before you go▼
If you're connecting through another country on the way to Bahrain, check your transit visa requirements here.
Transit Country
Airside
Landside
US Visa Needed?
🇦🇪 UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi)
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇶🇦 Qatar (Doha)
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇸🇬 Singapore
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇯🇵 Japan
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇰🇷 South Korea
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇹🇭 Thailand
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇨🇳 China
⚠️ Varies
⚠️ 144hr only
Check first
⚠️ Transit rules change frequently. Always verify with your airline before booking.
What Bahrain requires when you depart — and the overstay penalties you really don't want to trigger.
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Exit visa required?
No — standard tourists▼
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Departure tax
Included in ticket▼
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Exit ban for unpaid fines
Know this▼
⚠️ Overstay Consequences
$8
Per day fine
24h
Grace period
3yr
Max ban
Possible
Deportation risk
🌏 Digital Nomad Status — VIE Data
Digital Nomad Visa
Not yet available
Remote-work authorisation
No dedicated category
Avg internet speed
—
Monthly cost of living
—
Coworking scene
—
In-country extension
Not permitted
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Best visa strategy for digital nomads
Strategy▼
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Tax implications for remote workers
Important▼
Avoid These Mistakes
Why Bahrain eVisa Applications Get Rejected — And How We Prevent It
Our document review catches these before submission. Applications rejected due to our error are resubmitted at no charge.
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Passport expires within 6 months of entry
Airlines deny boarding and immigration refuses entry. The #1 cause of rejections.
✓ We verify passport validity before submitting
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Details don't exactly match your passport
A single character difference in name, DOB, or passport number causes rejection.
✓ We verify all fields match your passport scan
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Prior overstay or visa violation
Prior overstays are on record and may trigger automatic rejection. Tell us — we can advise.
✓ We guide you through handling prior violations
Why Choose Us
Bahrain eVisa: Expert Help vs Applying Directly
You can apply on the government portal for free. Here's why 500,000+ travelers paid us instead.
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Never rejected for a preventable mistake
73% of rejections are caused by 4 fixable errors. We check every application first. Rejected due to our error? We resubmit free.
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Government portal monitored 24/7
Bahrain's application system goes offline without warning. We watch it around the clock and submit the moment it returns — you never have to keep checking.
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Get your whole family right first time
Inconsistencies between family applications are a top rejection trigger. We manage all applications together.
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Human help for complex cases
Prior overstay? Dual nationality? A specialist handles your case personally. Avg response under 2 hours.
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Official Advisories
Current Travel Advisories for Bahrain
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US State Dept
Exercise Normal Precautions
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UK FCDO
No special precautions
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Canada DFATD
Take normal precautions
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Australia DFAT
Exercise normal safety precautions
Quick Reference
Bahrain eVisa Requirements by Nationality
Select your passport above to personalise this table.
Where can I check the status of my Bahrain visa application?
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Application status can be checked on the official evisa.gov.bh portal under the Check Application Status service.
What is the only official website to apply for a Bahrain visa?
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evisa.gov.bh is the only official website for applying for a Bahrain visa; the government warns against third-party sites claiming to offer assistance.
Who issues the Bahrain eVisa?
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The eVisa is issued by the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), an affiliate of the Bahrain government, through the evisa.gov.bh portal.
Can I extend my Bahrain visa or cancel it online?
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The official portal lists Visa Extension and Visa Cancellation services (processed through Bahrain.bh) alongside the standard visa application services.
Social Proof
What Travelers Say About Our Bahrain eVisa Service
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Common themes from Bahrain visa customers:
✓ Fast processing✓ Easy application✓ Caught my photo error✓ Approved first try✓ On-time delivery
PassportsAndVisas.com relies exclusively on official government sources for visa requirements. Our VIE Intelligence Engine cross-references multiple official sources daily to ensure accuracy.
▶Bahrain Official Immigration Portal. (Web). Official government portal
▶U.S. Department of State — Bahrain Travel Information. (Web). travel.state.gov
▶IATA Timatic — Visa & Health Requirements Database. (Web). iatatravelcentre.com
