Middle East
Bahrain visa
ManamaBahrain runs two separate country lists — one of nationalities that can apply online in advance, another of those who can be issued a visa on arrival — so the first question is simply which list your passport is on. Two things the Kingdom states plainly and we will repeat: holding a visa does not guarantee entry, which is decided when you land, and fees are not refunded if either the application or the entry is refused. Bahrain also warns that no company operates on the government's behalf, and that is right: applications go through the government's own portal. What we do is get the documents in order first, so the application you pay for is one likely to succeed.
- Starting price
- From AED 285
The price is for the simplest visa type. Government fees are included.
How the process works
Free eligibility check
We confirm whether your passport needs a visa at all, and whether the online route is open to it.
Document preparation
Your photo, scans and supporting papers are checked against the portal's rules before anything is filed.
Online application
Filed on the official government portal, never a lookalike site, with every answer matching your passport.
Approval and arrival
When the visa comes through, we check it against your passport and remind you of any arrival card to file before you fly.
Documents you'll usually need
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages
- UAE residence visa copy (valid at least 3 months)
- Emirates ID copy (front and back)
- Recent passport-size photo to the required specification
- Bank statements for the last 3-6 months
- Employment contract or NOC letter from your employer
- Confirmed flight and hotel reservations
- Travel medical insurance for the trip duration
Requirements vary. Bahrain may ask for additional documents depending on your nationality and purpose of travel. Send us your details and we'll confirm the exact list before you start.
Apply for your Bahrain visa
Start in a minute. Our visa desk confirms the visa type, the documents and the price before anything is submitted or paid.
Places to see in Bahrain
Qal'at al-Bahrain, a 16th-century fort on a mound settled for some 4,000 years, now a UNESCO site. A lamp shop in the Manama souq, entered through the old Bab Al Bahrain gateway. The Tree of Life, a centuries-old mesquite growing alone in the desert near Jebel Dukhan. Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, home of the Bahrain Grand Prix since 2004. The Manama skyline at sunset, seen across the water from Muharraq.
Common questions about Bahrain visas
What should I know before applying for a Bahrain visa from the UAE?
Bahrain runs two separate country lists — one of nationalities that can apply online in advance, another of those who can be issued a visa on arrival — so the first question is simply which list your passport is on. Two things the Kingdom states plainly and we will repeat: holding a visa does not guarantee entry, which is decided when you land, and fees are not refunded if either the application or the entry is refused. Bahrain also warns that no company operates on the government's behalf, and that is right: applications go through the government's own portal. What we do is get the documents in order first, so the application you pay for is one likely to succeed.
What documents do I need for a Bahrain visa from the UAE?
Most Bahrain applications from the UAE need: Passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages; UAE residence visa copy (valid at least 3 months); Emirates ID copy (front and back); Recent passport-size photo to the required specification; Bank statements for the last 3-6 months; Employment contract or NOC letter from your employer; Confirmed flight and hotel reservations; Travel medical insurance for the trip duration. Requirements vary: Bahrain may ask for additional documents depending on your nationality and purpose of travel, so we confirm the exact list for your case before you start.
How much does a Bahrain visa cost from the UAE?
Our price for a Bahrain visa starts from AED 285, for the simplest visa type. Government fees are included. The exact figure depends on the visa type, your nationality and the processing speed you choose, so we confirm it once we know your residency and travel dates, before anything is submitted.
Guides for Bahrain
Written by our visa desk in Dubai, and kept current.
