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The remains of the Qal'at al-Bahrain fort in Bahrain — visa for Bahrain

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Bahrain Visa

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Viza.az service fee
95 AZN
Visa centre fee
—
Consular fee
9-44 BHD

Visa types for Bahrain

Tourist visa

A tourist e-visa for holidays, the Formula 1 season and short trips to Bahrain.

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Business visa

A business visa for meetings, conferences and trade fairs in Bahrain. An invitation is required.

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Student visa

A student visa for study at universities in Bahrain. An offer letter and a guarantor are required.

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Family reunion visa

A family visa to join a working spouse or parent in Bahrain. There is a minimum income requirement.

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Bahrain runs an e-visa system for foreign visitors, and the application is made online through the official government portal.

There are several options: a short single-entry visa, and three-month and one-year multiple-entry visas. The fee varies considerably by category, so the length of the trip should be settled in advance.

A passport scan, a photo, return tickets, a hotel booking and a bank statement are attached to the application. A reply usually comes within a few working days. For travellers planning a combined Gulf route, Bahrain is often visited together with Saudi Arabia. Viza.az handles both applications in parallel.

Visa to Bahrain: prices and processing times

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Service Processing time Price
Viza.az service fee 3-5 working days 95 AZN
Visa centre cost — —
Consular fee — 9-29 BHD
Visa decision 3-5 working days —

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Documents required for a visa to Bahrain

  • Ordinary passport It must be valid for at least six months.
  • Passport scan Uploaded to the official government portal.
  • Digital photograph In the size and on the background the portal requires.
  • Return ticket A booking showing the travel dates.
  • Hotel reservation It must cover the length of stay.
  • Bank statement A document showing you can meet the cost of the trip.
  • Choosing the visa category The fees for the short single-entry, three-month and one-year multiple-entry options differ considerably; we pick the one that matches your travel plan.

Visa to Bahrain: frequently asked questions

Yes. The country operates an e-visa system and the application is made online through the official government portal.

There are several categories: a short single-entry visa, and three-month and one-year multiple-entry visas. The fee varies considerably by category.

A reply usually comes within a few working days. It is advisable to apply at least a week before the trip.

A passport scan, a photo, return tickets, a hotel booking and a bank statement. The document list is among the simplest in the Gulf countries.

Yes, this is one of the most popular options — the two countries are linked by the King Fahd Causeway. A separate visa is required for each country, and running the applications in parallel saves time.

Yes, an extension is possible on application to the immigration authority. The terms of the extension depend on the visa category.

In race week the number of applications rises sharply and hotel rooms become hard to find. At such times you need to plan at least a month ahead.

We identify the right category, prepare the electronic application and check the documents. Our service fee is 95 AZN.