Bahrain eVisa 2026: cost, who needs it, how to apply

In forceNot separately checked Partly verified

US/UK also eligible for visa on arrival

Type: e-visa · Last checked 2026-10-21

Key facts

Who needs itOfficial ✓

Visitors who need a visa incl. UK (FCDO); US/UK can choose eVisa or VoA

Who is exemptNot separately checked

GCC nationals (standard rule, unverified)

FeeOfficial (snippet)

BHD 13 (BHD 9 visa + BHD 4 application) - govt portal snippet

Approx. USD

$35 (approximate; exchange rate not verified)

ValidityNot separately checked

2 weeks single entry; visit visas up to 6 months exist

Max stay per visitOfficial ✓

2 weeks

Processing timeNot confirmed

Not confirmed, check the official site

When to applyNot separately checked

before travel

Badges: Official ✓ = read on an official government page · Official (snippet) = official page text seen in a search result because the page blocked our checker · Not confirmed = we could not confirm it, so check the official site.

Do I need it? Quick check by passport

• United States: Needed
• United Kingdom: Needed
• EU country: Depends / check Not confirmed for this passport.
• Canada: Depends / check
• Australia: Depends / check

A starting point only, based on the official pages below. Dual nationals, residents and other passports: check the official site.

Official sources

• https://www.bahrain.bh/wps/portal/en/BNP/ServicesCatalogue/GSX-UI-PServiceDetails?psID=1871
• https://www.evisa.gov.bh/list-of-onarrival-visa-country.html

UK FCDO travel advice (official UK govt, British-citizen view): https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bahrain/entry-requirements

What the sources say

• rulehttps://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bahrain/entry-requirements

  You must have a visa to visit Bahrain. ... Visas are automatically issued for a 2-week period, but visit visas for stays of up to 6 months are also available.

• Feehttps://www.bahrain.bh/wps/portal/en/BNP/ServicesCatalogue/GSX-UI-PServiceDetails?psID=1871

  (search snippet) 13 BHD total: 9 BHD visa fee plus 4 BHD application fee

Last checked 2026-10-21. Rules change: always confirm on the official site before you travel.