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Bahrain visa from the UK for non-UK passport holders

If you live in the UK on a non-UK passport, you will usually apply online for a Bahrain eVisa before you fly. The two-week single-entry eVisa costs BHD 10 and NPRA quotes 1 to 5 working days. Turkish nationals are also on NPRA's visa-on-arrival list. UK residence brings no published concession.

Checked against official sourcesLast reviewed 9 October 2026 · sources at the foot of the page

Bahrain visa options

What each visa allows, what it costs and how long it takes. Fees change: we confirm them before you pay.

Two-week single-entry eVisa

Stay: Up to 2 weeks
Validity: Single entry. The visa is invalid if not used within three months of issue.
Fee: BHD 5 application fee (non-refundable) plus BHD 5 issuance fee. A 14-day extension costs BHD 25.
Processing: 1 working day for issue (NPRA service page); the eVisa FAQ says about 3 to 5 working days

Who qualifies. Nationals of countries on NPRA's eVisa list, which includes India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Ghana, Sri Lanka, the Philippines and Turkey. You need a hotel booking or address in Bahrain, a return ticket and a 3-month bank statement showing regular income of at least USD 1,000.

How to apply. Online at evisa.gov.bh while you are outside Bahrain. You make a first card payment when you apply and, once NPRA approves the visa, a second payment through 'Pay for Application'.

3-month multiple-entry eVisa

Stay: NPRA does not state the stay allowed per visit
Validity: 3 months, multiple entry
Fee: BHD 5 application fee (non-refundable) plus BHD 12 issuance fee. A 14-day extension costs BHD 25.
Processing: 1 working day for issue (NPRA service page); the eVisa FAQ says about 3 to 5 working days

Who qualifies. Nationals of countries on NPRA's eVisa list. NPRA asks for the same documents as the two-week eVisa.

How to apply. Online at evisa.gov.bh.

1-year multiple-entry eVisa

Stay: NPRA does not state the stay allowed per visit
Validity: 1 year, multiple entry. The visa is invalid if not used within three months of issue.
Fee: BHD 5 application fee (non-refundable) plus BHD 40 issuance fee
Processing: 1 working day for issue (NPRA service page); bahrain.bh says 3 to 5 working days

Who qualifies. Nationals of countries on NPRA's eVisa list, with the same documents as the two-week eVisa.

How to apply. Online at evisa.gov.bh.

Visa on arrival

Stay: Not published by NPRA
Validity: Not published by NPRA
Fee: Not published. bahrain.bh says the visa is issued for a specific fee.
Processing: Issued at the airport, at the immigration officer's discretion

Who qualifies. Turkish nationals are on NPRA's visa-on-arrival list. Indian, Pakistani, Ghanaian, Sri Lankan and Filipino nationals appear subject to conditions. Bangladeshi and Nigerian nationals are not listed.

How to apply. At Bahrain International Airport, if your nationality qualifies. Check NPRA's eligibility checker at evisa.gov.bh before you travel.

Visit visa for relatives of Bahrain residents

Stay: Not stated on NPRA's page
Validity: The visa is invalid if not used within three months of issue. Fees must be paid within 30 days of approval.
Fee: BHD 5 application fee (non-refundable), BHD 5 approval fee and BHD 30 issuance fee. An extension costs BHD 30.
Processing: 3 working days for issue; 1 working day for an extension

Who qualifies. Visitors with family or relatives living in Bahrain. You need documents proving the relationship, and the resident needs a certified salary certificate showing at least BHD 250.

How to apply. Your relative in Bahrain applies as your guarantor, in person at an NPRA service centre or online (bahrain.bh for citizens, the eVisa site for registered users). You must be outside Bahrain when they apply.

Airport transit

Stay: Up to 8 hours airside without a visa
Validity: Not published
Fee: Not published
Processing: Not published

Who qualifies. Transit passengers. Above 8 hours, NPRA says a visa could be granted.

How to apply. No visa needed if you stay inside the airport for up to 8 hours. For longer stays, transit visas are issued at the request of licensed companies such as hotels.

If you live in the UK

Routes that depend on your UK residence permit or visa, by passport.

Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Nigerian, Ghanaian, Sri Lankan, Filipino and Turkish nationals are all on NPRA's list of countries eligible for an eVisa. You apply at evisa.gov.bh, and for the two-week eVisa you must be outside Bahrain when you apply.
Turkish nationals: Turkey is on NPRA's visa-on-arrival list, so you can get a visa at Bahrain International Airport if you meet the entry conditions. Entry is at the immigration officer's discretion.
Indian, Pakistani, Ghanaian, Sri Lankan and Filipino nationals also appear on NPRA's visa-on-arrival list, subject to conditions that NPRA shows only in its eligibility checker. Apply for the eVisa before you travel rather than rely on the airport.
Bangladeshi and Nigerian nationals are not on the visa-on-arrival list. You need a visa approved before you fly, usually the eVisa.
UK residence or a UK visa: no NPRA page links Bahrain visa eligibility to UK status. The residence question in NPRA's eligibility checker asks only about a GCC residence permit or visit visa.
NPRA's 3-month and 6-month UK and Ireland eVisas are for British and Irish citizens only. They do not cover UK residents on other passports.
Family in Bahrain: a relative who lives in Bahrain can act as your guarantor for a visit visa. NPRA asks for proof of the relationship and the resident's certified salary certificate showing at least BHD 250.

Documents for a Bahrain visa

You provide

Passport Valid for more than six months. Each traveller needs their own passport, and you must enter Bahrain on the passport you applied with.
UK residence status NPRA does not list it as an eVisa document. Keep your UK eVisa details and a share code to hand for your return journey.
Bank statements The last three months, showing a regular income of at least USD 1,000.
Proof of relationship (family visits) If a relative in Bahrain is your guarantor: legal documents proving the relationship, their guarantor letter and their certified salary certificate showing at least BHD 250.

We provide

Visa application Submitted on NPRA's eVisa portal, evisa.gov.bh, before you travel.
Return flight booking Proof of a return air ticket, as NPRA's eVisa document list requires.
Hotel booking A clear copy of a hotel reservation, or proof of a residential address in Bahrain if you stay with family.
Travel insurance Not required by law. Bahrain's tourism authority strongly recommends cover that includes medical expenses.

Bahrain visa questions from UK residents

Do Pakistani nationals living in the UK need a visa for Bahrain?

Yes. Pakistan is on NPRA's eVisa list, so you can apply online at evisa.gov.bh before you fly. Pakistan also appears on the visa-on-arrival list subject to conditions that NPRA shows only in its eligibility checker, so the eVisa is the safer route.

Can I get a Bahrain visa with a UK residence permit?

Not as a separate route. No NPRA page links eligibility to UK residence or a UK visa, so you apply for the eVisa on your nationality. NPRA's UK and Ireland visas are for British and Irish citizens only.

How much is a Bahrain eVisa from the UK?

NPRA lists a BHD 5 application fee plus an issuance fee: BHD 5 for two weeks, BHD 12 for three months and BHD 40 for one year. The application fee is not refunded if the visa is refused.

How long does a Bahrain eVisa take?

NPRA's service pages say 1 working day. The eVisa FAQ says about 3 to 5 working days, and longer in exceptional cases.

Can Indian nationals get a visa on arrival in Bahrain?

India appears on NPRA's visa-on-arrival list subject to conditions that NPRA shows only in its eligibility checker. If you want certainty before you fly, apply for the eVisa.

Can I transit through Bahrain without a visa?

Yes, if your stay in the airport is no longer than 8 hours and you do not leave the airport. For longer connections, NPRA says a visa could be granted.

Can I extend my Bahrain visa?

Yes. You can extend at NPRA's main office in Manama, the MOI service centre in Muharraq or online through bahrain.bh. NPRA lists BHD 25 for a 14-day extension of the two-week eVisa.

Is there a travel warning for Bahrain right now?

The UK government's travel advice, updated 8 October 2026, reports strikes and retaliatory attacks by Iran in the region, including Bahrain, since 8 July. Flights may be cancelled and airspace may close at short notice. Check gov.uk and your airline before you travel.

Where these facts come from

Fees and rules are checked against official and visa-centre pages. Last reviewed 9 October 2026. Rules change: we confirm everything again before you pay.