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Country guideLast checked October 17, 2026

Visas and immigration in Bahrain

2 routes from official government sources, grouped by type. Each guide covers who it's for, the requirements and where to apply.

Visit & tourism 1
Permanent residence 1

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Visiting Bahrain

Short-stay rules by passport, from official sources. Last checked October 17, 2026.

5 passports visa-free
9 passports need an eTA or eVisa
200 passports get a visa on arrival
35 passports need a visa

Passports that can visit without a visa

Kuwait
Oman
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates

Visit & tourism1 pathway

Bahrain eVisa and visa on arrival
Bahrain issues visit visas through its official eVisa system, run by Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA). It also offers visas on arrival to listed nationalities. Nationals not on the online or on-arrival lists need a guarantor in Bahrain, such as a company, a hotel, an airline or a Bahraini citizen. Visit visas can be extended in Bahrain.
Temporary only
Last checked October 17, 2026
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Permanent residence1 pathway

Golden Residency Visa
Bahrain's Golden Residency is a 10-year renewable residence, described officially as a permanent residency, for long-term professionals, retirees, property owners and talented people. Applications are online via Bahrain.bh and are handled by the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA). It does not on its own give the right to work; an LMRA work permit is still needed.
Can lead to permanent residence
Last checked October 16, 2026
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