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title: Bahrain visa for citizens of New Zealand
description: "Citizens of New Zealand can get a visa on arrival in Bahrain. Stay up to 14 days. Fee: BHD 25. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Bahrain visa for citizens of New Zealand

Citizens of New Zealand 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 · Tourist
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 14 days
- **Visa validity:** 14 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** BHD 25
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Bahrain International Airport** — Proceed to the Visa on Arrival counter after landing.
2. **Present documents and pay fee** — Submit passport, onward ticket, and pay the visa fee in BHD or major credit cards.
3. **Receive visa and enter Bahrain** — Visa is stamped in passport; you can stay up to 14 days.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must have at least 6 months validity from arrival date.
- **Onward/return ticket** (Travel): Confirmed flight ticket leaving Bahrain within 14 days.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter if staying with a resident.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Bank statement or cash sufficient for the stay.
- **Travel insurance** (Supporting, optional): Not mandatory but recommended.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** BHD 100 or equivalent
- Bank statement
- Cash

May be requested at immigration discretion.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is issued only at Bahrain International Airport.
- Ensure passport has at least 6 months validity.
- Visa is single entry and non-extendable.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity** — Check passport validity at least 6 months before travel.
- **No onward/return ticket** — Book a return flight before arrival.
- **Previous overstay in Bahrain or other Gulf countries** — Clear any overstay fines before travel.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of New Zealand need a visa for Bahrain?

Citizens of New Zealand can get a visa on arrival in Bahrain. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist.

### How long can citizens of New Zealand stay in Bahrain?

Up to 14 days.

### How much does the Bahrain visa cost for citizens of New Zealand?

Government fee: BHD 25.

### What documents do citizens of New Zealand need for Bahrain?

Valid passport; Onward/return ticket; Proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds; Travel insurance.

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

At least 6 months.

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- [Bahrain visa for every passport](/visa/bahrain)
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