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title: Bahrain visa for citizens of India
description: "Citizens of India can get a visa on arrival in Bahrain. Stay up to 90 days. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Bahrain visa for citizens of India

Citizens of India 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 · 14-day to 1-year multiple-entry (max stay 90 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Visa validity:** 365 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Evidence of sufficient funds may be requested at the border

## How to apply

1. **Check eligibility** — Confirm you are a GCC resident (residency valid >3 months, non-labourer occupation) or hold a valid visit visa.
2. **Prepare documents** — Gather passport, GCC residence permit or visit visa, occupation proof, onward ticket and funds.
3. **Fly to Bahrain** — Travel to Bahrain International Airport or an approved port of entry.
4. **Apply at the visa-on-arrival counter** — Submit documents and pay the fee at the NPRA counter before immigration.
5. **Receive visa and enter** — Visa (14 days up to 1-year multiple entry, max stay 90 days) is stamped/issued and you proceed through immigration.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport (India)** (Identity): Valid at least 6 months with blank pages.
- **Valid GCC residence permit** (Supporting): GCC residency with more than 3 months validity required for the resident VOA route.
- **Occupation proof (e.g. employment letter/ID)** (Employment): Occupation must not be labourer per the VOA eligibility rule.
- **Valid visit visa (for non-GCC-resident route)** (Supporting, optional): Holders of a valid visit visa (e.g. US, UK, Schengen) may qualify for VOA.
- **Return/onward ticket** (Travel): Confirmed onward or return travel is expected at immigration.
- **Hotel booking / accommodation proof** (Travel, optional): May be requested by immigration officers.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Bank statement or cash/card evidence of funds may be requested.
- **Passport-size photo** (Identity, optional): Occasionally requested if visa is issued at the counter.

## Proof of funds

- bank statement
- credit card
- cash

No fixed minimum stated; officers may ask for evidence of sufficient funds.

## Good to know

- VOA eligibility depends on GCC residency status (valid >3 months) and occupation not being labourer, or holding a valid visit visa.
- Visa duration granted ranges from 14 days to 1 year at the discretion of immigration; max stay 90 days.
- Fees and eligibility are set by Bahrain NPRA and may change; verify before travel.

## Common refusal reasons

- **GCC residence permit valid 3 months or less** — Renew residency before travel or apply for a Bahrain eVisa instead.
- **Occupation listed as labourer** — Provide employment proof showing a non-labourer occupation or use the eVisa route.
- **No valid visit visa and not a GCC resident** — Apply online for a Bahrain eVisa in advance.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of India need a visa for Bahrain?

Citizens of India can get a visa on arrival in Bahrain. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · 14-day to 1-year multiple-entry (max stay 90 days).

### How long can citizens of India stay in Bahrain?

Up to 90 days.

### What documents do citizens of India need for Bahrain?

Passport (India); Valid GCC residence permit; Occupation proof (e.g. employment letter/ID); Return/onward ticket; Valid visit visa (for non-GCC-resident route); Hotel booking / accommodation proof; and 2 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

## Sources

- [Bahrain Electronic Visa Service](https://www.evisa.gov.bh/)
- Bahrain Visa Guide for Indian citizens (2026) — Complete Handbook (visitplane.com, third-party site)
- Bahrain Visa for Indians 2026: eVisa, Requirements, Fees & Process - BTW (btwvisas.com, third-party site)

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