How to Get a Tourist Visa for Bahrain

Going to Bahrain for a little rest and relaxation?  You will need to get a tourist visa for Bahrain.

(For information on other types of visas for Bahrain, go to my Bahrain visa page.)

Bahrain has a pretty streamlined visa process if you are looking to stay in Bahrain for just a short time (up to 2 weeks).  U.S. citizens and foreigners from other select countries can obtain a visa on arrival at the Bahrain ports of entry.  Foreigners of a lot of countries (including the United States) can also apply online using the simple e-visa process.  I recommend using this route as it is quick, painless, and will save you time.

However, should you decide not to do the e-visa route or if you don’t qualify to apply for an e-visa, keep reading…

U.S. and Canadian passport holders can obtain a multiple entry visa for a 4-week stay as described here.

• The items required for this visa are listed here if you are applying in the United States.
• Processing time for this is 2 to 4 weeks.

UK passport holders can obtain a multiple entry visa valid for 4 week stay.

For citizens of 35 Countries (See below):

• Passport holders from the countries listed below can get a 3 months multiple entry visa valid for a 2 weeks stay.
• The items required for this visa are listed here if you are applying in the United States.
• Processing time for this is 2 to 4 weeks.
• The countries are: Germany, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Britain, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Finland, Austria, Denmark, Switzerland, Japan, Norway, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Hong Kong, United States of America, Portugal, Malaysia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Greece, Monaco, San Marino, Singapore, Brunei, Vatican City, Andorra, China, Thailand, Korea)

All nationals of countries I have not mentioned above:

• You need to get a Visa (non-objection certificate) from their sponsor in Bahrain.
• The sponsor will process a visa from the Ministry of Interior in Bahrain.
• You need to ask the sponsor to fax or e-mail a copy of the visa to you before your departure.
• The original visa will be waiting for you at the Bahraini airport.
• Here is a list of registered sponsors.
• To find where you need to submit your materials, you will need to find the closest embassy or consulate to you. Find your Embassy/Consulate using the “Embassies” widget on the right-hand side of this page here.

Further Reading

• Want Professional Visa Help? If you are a U.S. citizen and want professional help with getting a visa, check out my post on the 4 Best Travel Visa Services in the United States.

• Worldwide Moving Guide: Everything you need to know in order to plan your move to 65+ countries around the world.

• Find an Embassy or Consulate: Check my Worldwide Embassy and Consulate Finder to find the diplomatic representation nearest you.

• Worldwide Jobs Guide: Be sure to check out my posts on how to find jobs in any country in the world.

• Worldwide Dating Guide: Also, check out my posts on the best online dating sites in 60+ countries around the world.

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