Bahrain Visa Requirements by Passport (2026)
202 of 207 passports can enter Bahrain without arranging a visa in advance: 5 visa-free and 197 with a visa on arrival. 5 need a visa before travel.
- Visa-free 5
- On arrival 197
- Visa 5
No visa in advance
202 of 207
Visa-free, ETA or on arrival
Visa-free
5
E-visa online
0
Visa required
5
How to enter Bahrain
What to apply for, what it costs and where to apply.
Most Western visitors need a visa but can get one online through the eVisa portal or on arrival; visas are normally issued for 2 weeks.
Eligible nationalities
- Stay
- 2 weeks standard; visit visas up to 6 months available
- Processing
- Online or on arrival
Passport validity
At least 6 months from arrival
Official entry rules
evisa.gov.bh
Checked against official sources (some details from reputable travel press) on Oct 31, 2026. Rules for Bahrain can change quickly: confirm on the official site before you book.
Passports that can visit Bahrain visa-free
5 passports. No visa or online approval needed. Show your passport at immigration.
Passports that get a visa on arrival in Bahrain
197 passports. Get the visa at the airport or border, usually for a fee.
Afghanistan90 days
Albania90 days
Algeria90 days
Andorra90 days
Angola90 days
Anguilla90 days
Antigua and Barbuda90 days
Argentina90 days
Armenia90 days
Australia90 days
Austria90 days
Azerbaijan90 days
Bahamas90 days
Bangladesh90 days
Barbados90 days
Belarus90 days
Belgium90 days
Belize90 days
Benin90 days
Bhutan90 days
Bolivia90 days
Bosnia and Herzegovina90 days
Botswana90 days
Brazil90 days
British Virgin Islands90 days
Brunei90 days
Bulgaria90 days
Burkina Faso90 days
Burundi90 days
Cambodia90 days
Cameroon90 days
Canada90 days
Cape Verde90 days
Cayman Islands90 days
Central African Republic90 days
Chad90 days
Chile90 days
China90 days
Colombia90 days
Comoros90 days
Costa Rica90 days
Croatia90 days
Cuba90 days
Cyprus90 days
Czechia90 days
Denmark90 days
Djibouti90 days
Dominica90 days
Dominican Republic90 days
DR Congo90 days
Ecuador90 days
Egypt90 days
El Salvador90 days
Equatorial Guinea90 days
Eritrea90 days
Estonia90 days
Eswatini90 days
Ethiopia90 days
Fiji90 days
Finland90 days
France90 days
Gabon90 days
Gambia90 days
Georgia90 days
Germany90 days
Ghana90 days
Greece90 days
Grenada90 days
Guatemala90 days
Guinea90 days
Guinea-Bissau90 days
Guyana90 days
Haiti90 days
Honduras90 days
Hong Kong90 days
Hungary90 days
Iceland90 days
India90 days
Indonesia90 days
Iraq90 days
Ireland90 days
Israel90 daysIsraeli Travel Document (Teudat Ma'avar)90 days
Italy90 days
Ivory Coast90 days
Jamaica90 days
Japan90 days
Jordan90 days
Kazakhstan90 days
Kenya90 days
Kiribati90 days
Kosovo90 days
Kyrgyzstan90 days
Laos90 days
Latvia90 days
Lebanon90 days
Lesotho90 days
Liberia90 days
Libya90 days
Liechtenstein90 days
Lithuania90 days
Luxembourg90 days
Macau90 days
Madagascar90 days
Malawi90 days
Malaysia90 days
Maldives90 days
Mali90 days
Malta90 days
Marshall Islands90 days
Mauritania90 days
Mauritius90 days
Mexico90 days
Micronesia90 days
Moldova90 days
Monaco90 days
Mongolia90 days
Montenegro90 days
Montserrat90 days
Morocco90 days
Mozambique90 days
Myanmar90 days
Namibia90 days
Nauru90 days
Nepal90 days
Netherlands90 days
New Zealand90 days
Nicaragua90 days
Niger90 days
Nigeria90 days
North Macedonia90 days
Norway90 days
Pakistan90 days
Palau90 days
Palestine90 days
Panama90 days
Papua New Guinea90 days
Paraguay90 days
Peru90 days
Philippines90 days
Poland90 days
Portugal90 days
Republic of the Congo90 days
Romania90 days
Russia90 days
Rwanda90 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days
Saint Lucia90 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
Samoa90 days
San Marino90 days
Sao Tome and Principe90 days
Senegal90 days
Serbia90 days
Seychelles90 days
Sierra Leone90 days
Singapore90 days
Slovakia90 days
Slovenia90 days
Solomon Islands90 days
Somalia90 days
South Africa90 days
South Korea90 days
South Sudan90 days
Spain90 days
Sri Lanka90 days
Sudan90 days
Suriname90 days
Sweden90 days
Switzerland90 days
Syria90 days
Taiwan90 days
Tajikistan90 days
Tanzania90 days
Thailand90 days
Timor-Leste90 days
Togo90 days
Tonga90 days
Trinidad and Tobago90 days
Tunisia90 days
Turkey90 days
Turkmenistan90 days
Turks and Caicos Islands90 days
Tuvalu90 days
Uganda90 days
Ukraine90 days
United Kingdom90 days
United States90 days
Uruguay90 days
Uzbekistan90 days
Vanuatu90 days
Vatican City90 days
Venezuela90 days
Vietnam90 days
Yemen90 days
Zambia90 days
Zimbabwe90 daysPassports that need a visa for Bahrain
5 passports. Apply for a visa at an embassy, consulate or official visa center before you go.
Bahrain visa: common questions
Do US passport holders need a visa for Bahrain?
US passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Bahrain or apply for an e-visa online before they go for up to 90 days.
Do UK passport holders need a visa for Bahrain?
UK passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Bahrain or apply for an e-visa online before they go for up to 90 days.
Do Canada passport holders need a visa for Bahrain?
Canada passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Bahrain or apply for an e-visa online before they go for up to 90 days.
Do Australia passport holders need a visa for Bahrain?
Australia passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Bahrain or apply for an e-visa online before they go for up to 90 days.
Do India passport holders need a visa for Bahrain?
India passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Bahrain or apply for an e-visa online before they go for up to 90 days.
Does Bahrain have an ETA or e-visa?
eVisa / visa on arrival: Eligible nationalities. Apply only on the official government site.
How many passports need a visa for Bahrain?
5 passports need a visa arranged before travel, and 0 can apply for an e-visa online. Look up your passport above for the exact rule.
Tourist visits only. Requirements come from a dataset compiled in October 2025, with changes since then checked against official government sources on 2026-10-31. Rules change, so confirm with Bahrain's official site before you book and again before you fly.