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title: Bahrain visa for citizens of the DR Congo
description: "Citizens of the DR Congo can get a visa on arrival in Bahrain. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $40. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Bahrain visa for citizens of the DR Congo

Citizens of the DR Congo can get a visa on arrival in Bahrain.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** $40
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Bank statement or cash showing sufficient funds

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Bahrain airport** — Travel to Bahrain via air (visa on arrival only available at airport).
2. **Proceed to immigration counter** — Go to the visa on arrival counter before passport control.
3. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Provide passport, photo, onward ticket, and pay visa fee in cash.
4. **Receive visa and entry stamp** — Visa is affixed/stamped in passport on the spot.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from arrival
- **Onward/return ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward or return travel
- **Passport-size photograph** (Identity): 1 or 2 photos may be required
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or address of host
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Bank statement or cash
- **Visa fee in cash** (Financial): Typically USD 40 (subject to change)
- **Travel insurance** (Supporting, optional): Not mandatory but recommended

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Sufficient for stay (amount not fixed)
- Bank statement
- Cash

May be requested but not always enforced

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival may be denied if you have a criminal record or past overstay in Bahrain.
- Only available at Bahrain International Airport, not at land borders or seaports.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months.** — Ensure passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival.
- **Insufficient funds or no onward ticket.** — Carry proof of sufficient funds and a confirmed return/onward ticket.
- **Previously overstayed visa in Bahrain.** — Avoid any past overstay; if occurred, apply for a visa beforehand.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of the DR Congo need a visa for Bahrain?

Citizens of the DR Congo can get a visa on arrival in Bahrain. Visa type: Visa on Arrival.

### How long can citizens of the DR Congo stay in Bahrain?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Bahrain visa cost for citizens of the DR Congo?

Government fee: $40.

### What documents do citizens of the DR Congo need for Bahrain?

Passport; Onward/return ticket; Passport-size photograph; Visa fee in cash; Proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds; and 1 more depending on your situation.

### How long must my passport be valid for Bahrain?

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Bahrain visa for every passport](/visa/bahrain)
- [Every destination for DR Congo passport holders](/visa/passport/dr-congo)