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Bahrain Visa for United States Citizens 2026

Visa on Arrival

U.S. citizens can get a visa on arrival in Bahrain, or apply online in advance via evisa.gov.bh — fee around BHD 29 (about $77) for a 2-week visa, processed within minutes.

Guide last updated October 1, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry
  • Digital or printed passport photo if applying online
  • Confirmed return/onward ticket
  • Hotel booking confirmation or local sponsor details
  • Debit/credit card for the online or on-arrival fee payment
  • Biometrics: fingerprints and photo taken on arrival at the airport
  • Travel health insurance: recommended, not mandatory

Visa types

  • eVisa/visa on arrival (2 weeks): single entry, stay up to 14 days, fee about BHD 29 (~$77)
  • eVisa (1 month, single entry): stay up to 30 days, fee about BHD 32 (~$85)
  • eVisa (3 months, multiple entry): valid 3 months, multiple entries of up to 30 days each, fee about BHD 61 (~$160)
  • Business visa requiring a local sponsor: applied for through the sponsoring company, fee set by that application

Visa on arrival

  • Available at Bahrain International Airport and the King Fahd Causeway from Saudi Arabia for eligible nationalities including the U.S.
  • Present your passport, return ticket, and accommodation details at the visa counter before immigration
  • Pay the fee by card or cash (Bahraini dinar or USD accepted at most counters)
  • Processing at the airport typically takes a few minutes to under an hour depending on queue length
  • Pre-applying online via evisa.gov.bh is recommended to skip the arrival queue — approval usually arrives within 2-3 business days by email

Fees & processing time

  • 2-week visa: about BHD 29 (~$77)
  • 1-month visa: about BHD 32 (~$85)
  • 3-month multiple-entry visa: about BHD 61 (~$160)
  • No separate VFS/BLS fee — Bahrain's eVisa/VOA system is government-run
  • Processing: instant to a few minutes on arrival; 2-3 business days if applying online in advance

Tips for United States travelers

  • Pre-applying online avoids the arrival queue and lets you confirm approval before flying
  • Common rejection reasons: passport validity under 6 months, or missing return ticket information
  • Carry a printed copy of your eVisa approval or hotel booking in case of system outages at the airport counter
  • Extensions beyond the visa's validity can be requested at the Bahrain General Directorate of Nationality, Passports and Residence before it expires
  • Alcohol and certain medications are restricted — check Bahrain's customs rules before packing

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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