Bahrain Visa on arrival / eVisa: Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide
Assistance Fee
+ Government fee (paid to authorities)
Visa on arrival: INR 1,168 · Tourist e-Visa: INR 2,336 · Tourist e-Visa: From BD 25
See official fee detailsBahrain Visa on arrival / eVisa 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
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).
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.
Who can apply
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.
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