SwedenBahrain: e-Visa

SwedenBahrain

Do Sweden passport holders need a visa for Bahrain?

e-Visa

Yes. Sweden 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

Distance4,450 km, straight line (~5h 44m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Bahrain5 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Bahrain passport holders visiting Sweden: Visa required.

Visa-free alternatives near Bahrain

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

Other visa-free destinations for Sweden passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Sweden passport holders need a visa for Bahrain?

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

How far is Bahrain from Sweden?

About 4,450 km in a straight line, roughly ~5h 44m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Bahrain?

Bahraini dinar (BHD).

What is the emergency number in Bahrain?

112 / 999.

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 Sweden passport holders visit without a visa instead of Bahrain?

Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Oman, Iran, Jordan.

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 Sweden

Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden, is a Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. It borders Norway to the west and north, and Finland to the east, and shares a maritime border with Denmark to the south. At 450,295 square kilometres (173,860 sq mi) and with a population of 10.6 million, Sweden is the largest and most populous Nordic country, and is the fifth-largest country in Europe. Its capital and largest city is Stockholm. The population density is 25.5 inhabitants per square kilometre (66/sq mi), and 88% of Swedes reside in urban areas, mostly in the southern and central portions of the country. Sweden's urban areas together cover 1.5% of its land area. Sweden has a diverse climate owing to the length of the country, which ranges from 55°N to 69°N.

CapitalStockholm

RegionNorthern Europe

Population10.6M

Area450,295 km²

CurrencySwedish krona (1 USD ≈ 9.97 SEK)

LanguagesSwedish

Calling code+46

Drives on theright

TimezoneStockholm (UTC+2)

Nearest airportStockholm-Bromma Airport (BMA), 7 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites15

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$63,133 (2025)

Tourist arrivals2M (2020)

Climate in Stockholm

Warmest August, coolest February, driest August, sunniest June. Best time to visit: August.

Monthly climate normals for Stockholm, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	5.6°C	1.1°C	31mm	78h
February	4.8°C	-1.1°C	39mm	131h
March	6.2°C	-1.1°C	71mm	228h
April	10.7°C	1.3°C	22mm	301h
May	13.7°C	3.5°C	67mm	369h
June	22.3°C	11.3°C	59mm	460h
July	20.3°C	11.7°C	69mm	413h
August	23.2°C	13.2°C	21mm	395h
September	17.7°C	10°C	30mm	268h
October	11.5°C	5.9°C	98mm	146h
November	8.2°C	3.6°C	35mm	90h
December	4.4°C	2°C	72mm	18h

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

Sweden is the largest of the Nordic countries by area and population. Visitors can experience deep forests and many lakes, the heritage from the Viking Age and the 17th-century Swedish Empire, the glamour of the Nobel Prize, and the country's successful pop music scene. Sweden has 270,000 islands with many open to visit through the right to roam.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Birka and Hovgården
Decorated Farmhouses of Hälsingland
Engelsberg Ironworks
Falun Mine
Gammelstad Church Town
Grimeton VLF transmitter
Hanseatic town of Visby
High Coast/Kvarken Archipelago
Laponian National Park
Naval City of Karlskrona

Upcoming public holidays

October 31, 2026Alla helgons dag

December 24, 2026Julafton

December 25, 2026Juldagen

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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

Full source list on About.