IndiaBahrain: e-Visa

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Do India passport holders need a visa for Bahrain?

e-Visa

Yes. India passport holders need a visa for Bahrain, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

Source: evisa.gov.bh (checked July 18, 2026).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance2,643 km, straight line (~3h 37m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Bahrain5 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Bahrain passport holders visiting India: e-Visa.

Bahrain drives on the right, the opposite side to India. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Visa-free alternatives near Bahrain

India passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

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Frequently asked questions

Do India passport holders need a visa for Bahrain?

Yes. India passport holders need a visa for Bahrain, available online as an e-visa before travel.

How far is Bahrain from India?

About 2,643 km in a straight line, roughly ~3h 37m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Bahrain?

Bahraini dinar (BHD).

What is the emergency number in Bahrain?

112 / 999.

Does Bahrain drive on the same side of the road as India?

Bahrain drives on the right, the opposite side to India. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is Bahrain in?

Bahrain (UTC+3).

What is the nearest airport to Manama?

Bahrain International Airport (BAH), about 13 km away.

How many countries can enter Bahrain without a visa?

5 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Bahrain visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can India passport holders visit without a visa instead of Bahrain?

Qatar, Iran, Jordan, Syria, Egypt.

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 India

India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the world's seventh-largest country by area and the largest by population. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west; China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north; and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is near Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

CapitalNew Delhi

RegionSouthern Asia

Population1.5B

Area3,287,590 km²

CurrencyIndian rupee (1 USD ≈ 95.16 INR)

LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Tamil

Calling code+91

Drives on theleft

TimezoneKolkata (UTC+5:30)

Nearest airportIndira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), 15 km

Emergency number100 / 101 / 102 / 108 / 112

UNESCO sites51

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$2,702 (2025)

Tourist arrivals17.9M (2019)

Climate in New Delhi

Warmest June, coolest January, driest October, sunniest October. Best time to visit: April, October, November.

Monthly climate normals for New Delhi, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	18.2°C	8°C	66mm	261h
February	22.2°C	10.2°C	34mm	285h
March	25.7°C	14.5°C	73mm	315h
April	33.4°C	20.2°C	11mm	331h
May	37.6°C	24.2°C	24mm	328h
June	37.1°C	27.3°C	9mm	337h
July	34.8°C	27.1°C	111mm	329h
August	32.4°C	26.5°C	192mm	288h
September	34.2°C	25.6°C	50mm	333h
October	32.5°C	18.3°C	0mm	339h
November	26°C	12.4°C	16mm	298h
December	21.8°C	8.7°C	1mm	299h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

India, the largest country in South Asia, has many of the world's highest mountains, most populated cities, and longest rivers. As one of the great civilisations of the ancient world, once revered as 'the golden bird', India's heritage and culture are a rich amalgam of the past and present. This vast rapidly developing country, the most populous in the world, offers the traveller a view of fascinating religions and ethnography, a smorgasbord of languages, diverse food, and architectural masterpieces that were built millennia ago and remain intact today. As the nation opens up to a globalised world, India still has a depth of history and intensity of culture that awe and fascinate the many who visit there.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Agra Fort
Ajanta Caves
Bhimbetka rock shelters
Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
Charaideo deoshal
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
Churches and Convents of Goa
Dhal ni Pol
Dholavira
Elephanta Caves

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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 (1 USD ≈ 0.38 BHD)

LanguagesArabic

Calling code+973

Drives on theright

TimezoneBahrain (UTC+3)

Nearest airportBahrain International Airport (BAH), 13 km

Emergency number112 / 999

UNESCO sites3

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$30,597 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.9M (2020)

Climate in Manama

Warmest July, coolest January, driest May, sunniest June. Best time to visit: February, October, November.

Monthly climate normals for Manama, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	20.1°C	14.5°C	22mm	283h
February	22.2°C	15°C	1mm	282h
March	25.3°C	18.2°C	6mm	309h
April	30.9°C	22.8°C	19mm	294h
May	34°C	25.7°C	0mm	355h
June	37.3°C	30.1°C	0mm	374h
July	40.5°C	31.7°C	0mm	367h
August	39.1°C	31.7°C	0mm	359h
September	38.5°C	28.9°C	0mm	333h
October	32.4°C	25.3°C	0mm	340h
November	28.5°C	21.9°C	1mm	291h
December	22.5°C	17.6°C	3mm	288h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Kingdom of Bahrain is a Middle Eastern archipelago in the Persian Gulf, tucked into a pocket of the sea flanked by Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The kingdom combines modern Arab culture and the archaeological legacy of 5,000 years of civilisation.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Bahrain Pearling Trail
Dilmun Burial Mounds
Qal’at al Bahrain

Upcoming public holidays

December 16, 2026اليوم الوطني

December 17, 2026اليوم الوطني

January 1, 2027رأس السنة الميلادية

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