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Everything You Need To Know About Bahrain Visa

bahrain-visa-image All foreign nationals except citizens of visa exempt countries like Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates need a visa to enter Bahrain. Citizens of these visa-exempted nations can use their national ID card to enter Bahrain legally.

Earlier, citizens of Qatar too had visa exemption status, but now, they are not permitted to enter Bahrain without a visa.

When it comes to citizens of the United Kingdom, transit visas are not required to enter Bahrain, while traveling to a different destination. If British nationals wish to enter Bahrain for tourist, business, work and investment activities, they should obtain a visa prior to the arrival.

UK nationals are eligible to obtain a visa on arrival. However, travel experts suggest that it is always good to obtain a visa before boarding the flight, as authorities in Bahrain may phase out this privilege without any prior notice. If you are planning to opt for visa on arrival, you should enquire with your airline whether boarding is allowed without a visa, as these things are subject to change.

Depending on the purpose and nature of the foreign national’s visit, authorities of Bahrain have classified their visa into several types, and some of the most noted ones are mentioned below.

Bahrain tourist e-visa

As the name indicates, these visas are exclusively meant for tourism activities like sightseeing, and foreign nationals can obtain these visas via online. All the steps in this visa application procedure can be completed online, and there is no need to physically make your presence at the Bahrain embassy.

Please find below the necessary documents required to obtain a Bahrain tourist e-visa.

The UK national should submit the scanned copy of his or her passport. Please note that this copy of the passport is duly signed, and it has a minimum validity of six months.
The applicant should submit copy of round-trip tickets.

Apart from the above-mentioned documents, it is always wise to submit the documents mentioned below.

The applicant can submit his or her bank statements issued in the past three months.

Note: The validity of a multiple entry Bahrain tourist e-visa is one month and one year. If you are opting for a multiple entry visa with a validity of one month, you can stay inside Bahrain for a maximum period of 30 days. If you have chosen a multiple entry Bahrain tourist e-visa with a validity of one year, it is possible to stay inside the country for 90 days. The validity of a single-entry visa is 14 days. Please note that Bahrain visas will be valid from the date of issue.

Bahrain business e-visa

Business e-visas allow citizens of the United Kingdom to obtain electronic travel authorization without visiting the embassy of Bahrain.

In order to get these visas, foreign nationals should submit the documents mentioned below.

The applicant should submit a clear, signed scanned copy of his or her passport. Please note that the passport has sufficient validity, and in the information page, all details of the applicant should be very clear and visible.
The traveler should submit proof of onward and return flight tickets.
The applicant can also submit recently issued three months’ bank statement.

Bahrain offers both single entry and multiple entry business visas to foreign nationals. Single entry business visas are valid for just 14 days. Multiple entry business visas have a validity of one month and one year. If you have opted for a one-month valid multiple entry visa, you can stay inside Bahrain for 30 days. One-year valid Bahrain visa allows foreign nationals to stay inside the country for a maximum period of 90 days.

Bahrain tourist visa

As the name clearly points out, these visas are issued to foreign nationals who are planning to enter Bahrain for tourist related activities.

In order to get these visas, foreign nationals are supposed to submit the documents mentioned below.

The original signed copy of the passport should be submitted. Please note that the passport of the applicant should have a validity of six months, and it should also have two blank pages for stamping procedure.
One recent passport-sized photograph of the applicant should be submitted. Please note that this photograph is taken within the last three months in a white background. It should be also noted that the traveler has maintained a neutral facial expression in this photograph.
The applicant is supposed to submit last three month’s bank statement. The bank statement is being submitted to prove that the traveler has sufficient financial health to support himself or herself during the trip to Bahrain.
If the foreign national is intending to visit Bahrain for visiting friends or family members, he or she should submit a personal invitation letter issued by the host in Bahrain. Please note that this personal invitation letter carries all the information about the host and visitor. The letter should be also signed and dated, and it should detail the nature and purpose of the visit.
It is necessary to submit the proof of the host’s status in Bahrain. In order to prove this, copy of the Bahrain national’s passport information page can be submitted. If the host is not a Bahrain national, copies of their Bahrain residence permit along with passport copies can be submitted.
The applicant should also submit a personal letter addressed to the Embassy of Bahrain. This personal letter should explain the purpose of the trip, and should detail everything about the dates of travel, intended places to visit, and accommodation details. Please note that this letter should be original, and it should bear the signature of the applicant.
If the applicant is staying in a hotel, it is necessary to submit the proof of hotel room booking reservation.
The Bahrain tourist visa application form should be completed without any errors or mistakes.

Note: Unfortunately, Visa Genie is not capable of assisting you in getting Bahrain regular tourist visa. If you want to get this visa, you should contact the Bahrain embassy directly.

Bahrain business visa

Unlike Bahrain business e-visa, to get a regular business visa, foreign nationals should contact Bahrain embassy directly.

Even though Visa Genie is not capable of assisting you in getting a Bahrain regular business visa, you can scroll down and see the documents that are required to get these visas.

The passport of the foreign national should be submitted. This original signed passport should have a validity of six months along with two blank pages for markings. If your passport has a validity of less than six months, do renew it before sending the application.
A passport-sized photograph taken within the last three months, in a light-colored background should be submitted. Please note that this passport sized photograph is providing the full frontal view of the applicant’s head with the face centered in the middle.
In order to prove the financial stability, the foreign national should submit bank statements issued in the last three months.
The foreign national should submit proof of hotel room booking reservation.
The foreign national is supposed to submit an employment letter from his or her company in the United Kingdom. This letter should assure that the traveler will return to work after completing the Bahrain trip.
It is also necessary to submit the copy of a business invitation letter from the company in Bahrain. Please note that this business invitation letter should be written in the company’s letterhead, and it should bear the signature of an official.

Note: In usual cases, Bahrain authorities used to issue a business visa within five days after sending the application.

Bahrain investment e-visa

Bahrain introduced investment e-visas to turn the country into an investment destination, and these visas are usually obtained by high profile business personals.