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title: Bahrain visa for citizens of Vatican City
description: "Citizens of Vatican City can get a visa on arrival in Bahrain. Stay up to 14 days. Fee: BHD 30. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
canonical: https://nowah.xyz/visa/bahrain/vatican-city
lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Bahrain visa for citizens of Vatican City

Citizens of Vatican City 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 (up to 14 days)
- **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 30
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Bahrain International Airport** — Proceed to the immigration VOA counter after landing.
2. **Present passport and onward ticket** — Hand over your Vatican City passport and show your onward/return ticket.
3. **Pay visa fee** — Pay BHD 30 in cash or by card to the immigration officer.
4. **Receive visa stamp** — Officer stamps your passport with a 14-day single-entry visa.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (Vatican City passport)** (Identity): Must have at least 6 months validity beyond arrival.
- **Confirmed onward/return ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Bahrain within 14 days.
- **Hotel booking or local address** (Travel, optional): May be requested but not always mandatory for tourist VOA.
- **Cash or card for fee payment** (Financial): Visa fee of BHD 30 payable on arrival.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is only available at Bahrain International Airport, not at land or sea borders.
- Overstaying the 14-day limit may result in fines of BHD 10 per day.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Ensure your Vatican passport has at least 6 months validity at time of travel.
- **Insufficient onward/return ticket** — Carry a confirmed ticket showing departure within 14 days.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Vatican City need a visa for Bahrain?

Citizens of Vatican City can get a visa on arrival in Bahrain. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist (up to 14 days).

### How long can citizens of Vatican City stay in Bahrain?

Up to 14 days.

### How much does the Bahrain visa cost for citizens of Vatican City?

Government fee: BHD 30.

### What documents do citizens of Vatican City need for Bahrain?

Valid passport (Vatican City passport); Confirmed onward/return ticket; Cash or card for fee payment; Hotel booking or local address.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Bahrain visa for every passport](/visa/bahrain)
- [Every destination for Vatican City passport holders](/visa/passport/vatican-city)