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Bahrain visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Bahrain? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Western Asia | Continent: Asia

Bahrain flag
5Visa-free
126eVisa
66Visa on arrival
1Visa required

Bahrain entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 5 can enter Bahrain visa-free and 66 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 126 need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation before departure and 1 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

71 of 198 passports can travel to Bahrain without arranging anything before departure.

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Bahrain entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Bahrain
United States of AmericaVisa on arrival
United KingdomVisa on arrival
CanadaVisa on arrival
AustraliaVisa on arrival
GermanyVisa on arrival
FranceVisa on arrival
IndiaeVisa
ChinaVisa on arrival
NigeriaeVisa
South AfricaeVisa
BrazilVisa on arrival
PhilippineseVisa

Bahrain visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Bahrain.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa00540
Asia512321
Europe03780
North America03200
Oceania02120
South America01200

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 5
eVisa 126
Visa on arrival 66
Visa required 1

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Bahrain?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 5 can enter visa-free, 66 can get a visa on arrival, 126 need an eVisa and 1 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Bahrain without a visa?

5 passports have visa-free access to Bahrain, including United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.

Does Bahrain offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 66 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in Bahrain. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Can I apply for a Bahrain eVisa online?

126 passports are eligible for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation for Bahrain. Apply only through the official government portal and allow time for processing before you fly.

Do Asian passport holders need a visa for Bahrain?

Of 50 passports from Asia, 17 can enter Bahrain visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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