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title: India visa for citizens of Bahrain
description: "Citizens of Bahrain need a visa for India and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 180 days. Processing: 3–5 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# India visa for citizens of Bahrain

Citizens of Bahrain need a visa for India and can apply online for an eVisa.

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

Official application site: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eVisa · e-Visa (multiple sub-types: e-Tourist, e-Business, etc.)
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 180 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Processing time:** 3–5 days
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Fill online application** — Visit the Indian Visa Online website, select nationality and visa type, and fill personal, itinerary, and passport details.
2. **Upload photo and passport** — Upload scanned passport page and recent photo.
3. **Pay visa fee online** — Pay using credit/debit card or payment wallet.
4. **Receive ETA by email** — If approved, Electronic Travel Authorization is sent to the provided email within 3-5 working days.
5. **Print ETA and travel to India** — Print the ETA and present it at the immigration checkpoint for stamping upon arrival.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport (first and last page scan)** (Identity): Must be valid passport with at least 6 months validity.
- **Passport-size photo** (Identity): Recent color photo showing full frontal view without dark/colored glasses.
- **Online application form** (Supporting): Fill at indianvisaonline.gov.in with accurate personal and travel details.
- **Email address** (Supporting): Valid and functional email required for ETA receipt.
- **Printed copy of ETA** (Travel): Must be carried and presented at immigration for stamping.

## Good to know

- E-Visa applicants must arrive via 32 designated airports or 5 designated seaports.
- An Indian e-Tourist Visa may only be obtained twice within 1 calendar year.
- Foreigners of Pakistani origin or who hold a Pakistani passport are not eligible for e-Visa.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Discrepancy in personal details or passport number** — Double-check all entries before submission.
- **Incorrect or incomplete document upload** — Ensure photo and passport scans meet specifications.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Bahrain need a visa for India and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: e-Visa (multiple sub-types: e-Tourist, e-Business, etc.).

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

Up to 180 days.

### How long does India visa processing take?

Typically 3–5 days.

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

Passport (first and last page scan); Passport-size photo; Online application form; Email address; Printed copy of ETA.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html

## Sources

- [Embassy of India, Bahrain](https://www.eoibahrain.gov.in/visa-services.php)
- [e-Visa](https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/)
- [Apply for Indian Visa online | National Portal of India](https://www.india.gov.in/services/details/apply-for-indian-visa-online)
- [indianvisaonline.gov.in](https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html)

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