Bahrain
Restricted entry
Holders of Israeli passports.
Passports
Valid passport for at least six months from date of departure required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates holding a valid national ID card.Visas
Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates;
(b) transit passengers continuing their journey by the first connecting flight, provided holding confirmed tickets and appropriate travel documents and remaining within the transit area.Note
1. Nationals of EU countries (except nationals of Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, the Slovak Republic and Slovenia), Andorra, Australia, Brunei, Canada, Hong Kong, Iceland, Japan, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland, USA and the Vatican City may obtain visas on arrival at Bahrain International Airport or King Fahad Causeway holding valid passports and possibly return/onward tickets for tourist or business stays of up to two weeks. The fee is approximately US$13. If working for a media company (eg a newspaper or TV company) a special invitation from the Bahrain authorities is required.Types of visa and cost
Tourist: US$34 (two-week, single-entry), renewable for two further weeks once in Bahrain, at the General Directorate of Immigration and Passports, Manama. Business: US$69 (four-week, multiple-entry), only available to British, Canadian and US nationals.Validity
Three months from date of issue (Tourist); five years (Business).Application to
Consulate (or Consular Section at Embassy); see Passport/Visa Information.
Note: (a) No Objection Certificates are obtainable through various hotels, travel agencies and other companies licensed to carry out tourist activities in Bahrain. Organized groups are charged a fee of BHD5 per person (approximately US$13). Non-British students must obtain and validate an NOC from a Bahraini resident (relative, friend or hotel spokesperson) and also submit a letter from university detailing the student status to accompany it. Long-term business visas should be arranged by the employing company in Bahrain. (b) Some visitors can now apply for an electronic visa in Bahrain, through the website www.evisa.gov.bh. This has the added benefit of being 24-hour and enabling secure online credit payment and multiple applications, if necessary.Application requirements
Entry visa: (a) Valid passport. (b) One passport-size photo. (c) One completed application form. (d) One registered, self-addressed envelope and cheque for £3 to cover return of passport if applying by post. (e) Fee, payable in cash or by company cheques only. (f) No Objection Certificate obtained by agent in Bahrain from the Ministry of Interior (only applies to certain nationals). Tourist: (a)-(e) and, (f) Letter stating the purpose and duration of the visit and the applicant's responsibility for all travel expenses. Business: (a)-(e) and, (f) Letter from the company stating the purpose and duration of of the visit and the applicant's responsibility for all travel expenses.Working days required
Two.
All foreign citizens (workers, families etc) applying for residence permits must submit to a locally performed medical exam, including HIV tests. Anyone who test positive is immediately deported
BHD3 (approximately US$8). Children under two years of age and transit passengers not leaving the airport are exempt.
Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain in the UK
30 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8QB, UK
Tel: (020) 7201 9170.
Website: www.bahrainembassy.co.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1600; 0900-1200 (visa section). Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain in the USA
3502 International Drive, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 342 1111.
Website: www.bahrainembassy.orgTravel Advice
Most visits to Bahrain are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.ukUS Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
