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Bahrain passport

Visa requirements for ordinary passport holders, tourism. Data as of September 4, 2026.

Bahrain passport holders can travel to 82 destinations without arranging a visa in advance. That is 51 visa-free, 22 with a visa on arrival, and 9 with an electronic travel authorisation. 22 more offer an e-visa; 144 require a visa before you travel. This puts the Bahrain passport 64th of 250 worldwide.

51 visa-free
22 on arrival
9 eTA
22 e-visa
144 visa required
#64 global rank

Visa-free

51 destinations

Enter on a valid passport, no visa.

Visa on arrival

22 destinations

A visa is issued at the border.

Electronic travel authorisation (eTA)

9 destinations

Quick online approval before departure.

e-Visa

22 destinations

Apply and get approved online before travel.

Visa required in advance

144 destinations

Arrange a visa before you travel.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Bahrain

Bahrain, officially the Kingdom of Bahrain, is an island country in the eastern part of Arabian Peninsula in West Asia. Situated near the western shore of the Persian Gulf, the country comprises a small archipelago of 33 natural islands and an additional 50 artificial islands, centered on Bahrain Island, which makes up around 80 percent of the country's landmass. Bahrain is situated between Qatar and the northeastern coast of Saudi Arabia, to which it is connected by the King Fahd Causeway. The population is 1,588,670 as of 2024, of whom 739,736 are Bahraini nationals, and 848,934 are expatriates. Bahrain spans some 760 square kilometres (290 sq mi) and is the third-smallest nation in Asia after Maldives and Singapore. The capital and largest city is Manama.

CapitalManama

RegionWestern Asia

Population1.6M

Area765 km²

CurrencyBahraini dinar

LanguagesArabic

Calling code+973

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$30,597 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.9M (2020)

Climate in Manama

Warmest in July, coolest in January, driest in May. Monthly mean temperature:

January to December, climate normals via Open-Meteo (2020)

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