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Bahrain passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Bahrain passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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49Visa-free
29eVisa
34Visa on arrival
86Visa required

Bahrain passport at a glance

With a Bahrain passport you can enter 49 destinations visa-free and 34 with a visa on arrival, so 83 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 29 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 86 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Bahrain

Do Bahrain passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Bahrain passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomeVisa
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free
TurkeyVisa-free (90 days)
ThailandVisa-free (60 days)
IndiaVisa required
South AfricaVisa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Bahrain passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa7171614
Asia2313410
Europe50337
North America110210
Oceania2336
South America1119

Longest visa-free stays

Where Bahrain passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 49
eVisa 29
Visa on arrival 34
Visa required 86

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Bahrain passport holders visit without a visa?

Bahrain passport holders can visit 49 destinations visa-free, including Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea and others. Adding the 34 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 83 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Bahrain passport holders?

34 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Bahrain passport holders, including Indonesia, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Tanzania, Rwanda, Senegal, Ghana and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Bahrain passport holders travel with an eVisa?

29 destinations let Bahrain passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including Kenya, Armenia, Vietnam, Colombia, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and others.

Do Bahrain passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Bahrain passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Bahrain passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Bahrain passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Bahrain passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Bahrain passport holders need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation obtained online before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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