Bahrain Tourist e-Visa (3-month / 1-year multiple entry): Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide

Visa on Arrival

Bahrain

Assistance Fee

S$ 65 .00

S$100 35% OFF

+ Government fee (paid to authorities)

Visa on arrival: INR 1,168 · Tourist e-Visa: INR 2,336 · Tourist e-Visa: From BD 25

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Bahrain Tourist e-Visa (3-month / 1-year multiple entry) at a glance

Government visa fee: BD 5 (approx INR 1,168)
HolidaySG service fee: S$65.00
Processing time: On arrival
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
Arrival card: None

Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014). Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from our service fee. Refund Policy: Service fee is non-refundable. Embassy fees will be refunded only if HolidaySG has not yet submitted payment to the embassy.

Do you need a visa to Bahrain?

Travellers from GCC citizens. can generally enter Bahrain without a visa. 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 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

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Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026

Online application 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.

Visa on arrival: Yes Online application: Yes

Visa 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.

HolidaySG assistance fee: S$65 ~~S$100~~ per applicant — official government fees above are separate. Apply now

Indian and other eligible passport holders wanting longer/multiple entry

Bahrain visa requirements by nationality

Top 30 passports

Passport	Requirement	Max stay	Need help?
🇸🇬Singapore	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇲🇾Malaysia	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇮🇳India	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇮🇩Indonesia	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇵🇭Philippines	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇨🇳China	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇻🇳Vietnam	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇹🇭Thailand	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇯🇵Japan	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇰🇷South Korea	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇦🇺Australia	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇬🇧United Kingdom	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇺🇸United States	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇨🇦Canada	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇩🇪Germany	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇫🇷France	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇦🇪UAE	Visa-free	—	No visa needed
🇵🇰Pakistan	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇧🇩Bangladesh	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇱🇰Sri Lanka	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇭🇰Hong Kong	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇹🇼Taiwan	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇳🇿New Zealand	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia	Visa-free	—	No visa needed
🇧🇷Brazil	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇷🇺Russia	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇿🇦South Africa	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇳🇬Nigeria	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇪🇬Egypt	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇲🇲Myanmar	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65

General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.

Bahrain visa — frequently asked questions

Singaporeans can obtain a visa on arrival in Bahrain; no advance application is required, but check the fee and documents below.

Yes — Indians need an e-Visa for Bahrain, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.

Malaysians can obtain a visa on arrival in Bahrain; no advance application is required, but check the fee and documents below.

Yes — Filipinos need an e-Visa for Bahrain, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.

Chinese nationals can obtain a visa on arrival in Bahrain; no advance application is required, but check the fee and documents below.

The official government fee for the Visa on arrival / eVisa is BD 5 (approx INR 1,168). HolidaySG's assistance fee is a separate flat S$65 per applicant (usually S$100).

Visa on arrival / eVisa: On arrival. Apply well before your travel date; we track your application until the outcome.

Typically: Indian passport valid 6+ months; Valid GCC residence OR US/UK/Schengen visa/stamp; Return ticket. Exact requirements depend on your nationality — we send a personalised checklist.

Yes. Indians need either a Bahrain e-Visa (applied online at evisa.gov.bh) or qualify for a visa on arrival if they hold a GCC residence or US/UK/Schengen visa.

The NPRA (Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs) portal at evisa.gov.bh.

From BD 10 for a 14-day single-entry visa; multiple-entry 3-month and 1-year visas cost more.

Indians holding a valid GCC residence permit (3+ months validity) or a valid US/UK/Schengen visa or entry stamp can get a BD 5 visa on arrival.

Typically 3-4 working days.

Passport valid 6+ months, photo, confirmed return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds.

Short-stay visas can generally be extended in-country for a fee.

Yes, Singapore passport holders are eligible for Bahrain's visa on arrival / eVisa scheme.

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Important: HolidaySG provides application assistance and document support. Visa approval is determined solely by the relevant authorities. We cannot guarantee approval or a specific visa validity period.