Bahrain Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide
Most visitors need an e-Visa for Bahrain — apply online and let HolidaySG handle it.
Bahrain visa at a glance
- Government visa fee
- BD 5 (approx INR 1,168)
- Processing time
- On arrival
- Validity
- 14-day stay, extendable
- Maximum stay
- 14 days
- Visa required?
- Indians holding a valid GCC residence (3+ months validity) OR a valid US/UK/Schengen visa or entry stamp
Do you need a visa for Bahrain?
Travellers from GCC citizens. can generally enter Bahrain without a visa. An e-Visa is available — Indians can apply for a Bahrain e-Visa online at evisa.gov.bh (from BD 10 for a 14-day single entry). Visa on arrival (BD 5) is available at Bahrain International Airport ONLY for Indians who hold a valid GCC residence, or a US/UK/Schengen visa or entry stamp. Singapore passport holders are eligible for VoA/eVisa.. Indians holding a valid GCC residence (3+ months validity) OR a valid US/UK/Schengen visa or entry stamp
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from GCC citizens. do not require a visa for Bahrain for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (Bahrain Nationality, Passports & Residence Affairs (eVisa)) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Bahrain visa options
Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026Visa on arrival / eVisa
Official fee: BD 5 (approx INR 1,168)- Validity
- 14-day stay, extendable
- Max stay
- 14 days
- Time to verify
- At counter
- Time to approval
- On arrival
- Processing time
- On arrival
- Where to apply
- https://www.evisa.gov.bh/list-of-onarrival-visa-country.html
Who needs it: Indians holding a valid GCC residence (3+ months validity) OR a valid US/UK/Schengen visa or entry stamp
Visa-free: GCC citizens.
Required documents
- Indian passport valid 6+ months
- Valid GCC residence OR US/UK/Schengen visa/stamp
- Return ticket
Arrival card: None
Extra charges: Extension fee if extended
Bahrain sometimes accepts arrival via causeway with Saudi visa; check evisa.gov.bh eligibility tool.
Source: Bahrain Nationality, Passports & Residence Affairs (eVisa) · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Tourist e-Visa (14 days single entry)
Official fee: BD 10 (approx INR 2,336)- Validity
- 1 month to enter; 14-day stay
- Max stay
- 14 days
- Time to approval
- 3-4 working days
- Processing time
- 3-4 working days
- Where to apply
- https://www.evisa.gov.bh
Who needs it: Indian and other eligible passport holders
Required documents
- Passport valid 6+ months
- Photo
- Return ticket
- Hotel booking
- Bank statement / proof of funds
Extra charges: Card processing fee
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Tourist e-Visa (3-month / 1-year multiple entry)
Official fee: From BD 25 (3-month) up to BD 60 (1-year)- Validity
- 3 months or 1 year, multiple entry
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Time to approval
- 3-5 working days
- Processing time
- 3-5 working days
- Where to apply
- https://www.evisa.gov.bh
Who needs it: Indian and other eligible passport holders wanting longer/multiple entry
Required documents
- Passport valid 6+ months
- Photo
- Return ticket
- Hotel booking
- Proof of funds
Extra charges: Card processing
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
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