Destination
Bahrain
Asia · Manama
Entry details
eVisa required
- Source's ruleeVisa
- Passport validityValid for period of stay
Practical details for a short tourist stay — conditions change; always verify with an official source.
More about entry
Fees
The payment process for Visa applications has been split into 2 payments: first the application fee, then after the Visa is approved, the Visa fee.
Extension
Visa Extension is available (through Bahrain.bh).
Good to know
Holding a Visa does not guarantee entry to the Kingdom of Bahrain; all conditions must be met upon arrival, and if entry is refused, the fee is not refunded.
From the guidebook
Visa Citizens of 69 countries may obtain a 14-day visa-on-arrival, while citizens of 114 countries, including all those eligible for a visa-on-arrival, are eligible to apply for a 14-day online visa. Check the web-site of the Ministry of Interior • for the latest details. If your nationality is not eligible for either of these, or if you are visiting for purposes other than tourism or business, you will require a sponsor in Bahrain to file your visa application for you. With the normalisation of relations between Bahrain and Israel in 2020, Israeli citizens are now eligible for the online visa. The cost of visa on arrival is 5BD, while an e-Visa costs 9BD. At airport you just obtain and pay for your visa on arrival as you go through the regular immigration, thus there is no point in getting an e-Visa of you're eligible for visa on arrival
…Safety advisory
Exercise normal safety precautions
Traveller safety tips
During 2011, a state of near civil war broke out in Bahrain, with many deaths, hundreds of injuries, and a large number of activists and health professionals arrested and tortured. Though the crisis has mostly died down since then, problems occasionally occur, and visitors should be cautious when visiting sensitive areas (black billowing smoke from burning tyres is a telltale sign that something is wrong there). Pregnant women without a marriage certificate should consider their legal situation; pregnancy outside marriage can lead to a conviction. Also consult the hospital at your destination to ensure access to emergency care. Islamic Sharia law applies in certain cases, including alcohol abuse, adultery and homosexuality. The "wearing of gender-nonconforming clothing" is also prohibited
…When to go
Seasonal calendar — from climate data and curated definitions.
Public holidays
National holidays — closures and days off.
National Day
اليوم الوطني
December 16, 2026
Wed · in 78d
National Day
اليوم الوطني
December 17, 2026
Thu · in 79d
New Year's Day
رأس السنة الميلادية
January 1, 2027
Fri · in 94d
Sports Day
اليوم الرياضي
February 22, 2027
Mon · in 146d
Labour Day
يوم العمال
May 1, 2027
Sat · in 214d
National Day
اليوم الوطني
December 16, 2027
Thu · in 443d
National Day
اليوم الوطني
December 17, 2027
Fri · in 444d
UNESCO sites
3UNESCO World Heritage sites in this country.
- Qal’at al-Bahrain – Ancient Harbour and Capital of Dilmun2005Cultural
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The Qal'at al-Bahrain, also known as the Bahrain Fort or Portuguese Fort, is an archaeological site located in Bahrain. Archaeological excavations carried out since 1954 have unearthed antiquities from an artificial mound of 12 m (39 ft) height containing seven stratified layers, created by various occupants from 2300 BC up to the 18th century, including Kassites, Greeks, Portuguese and Persians, making it the oldest fortification in the Persian Gulf region. It was once the capital of the Dilmun civilization and was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) - Dilmun Burial Mounds2019Cultural
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The Dilmun Burial Mounds are a UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising necropolis areas on the main island of Bahrain dating back to the Dilmun and the Umm al-Nar culture.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) - Pearling, Testimony of an Island Economy2012Cultural
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The Bahrain Pearling Path is a serial cultural heritage site inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on June 30, 2012. It consists of three oyster beds in the northern waters of Bahrain, a segment of the coast and the seafront Bu Mahir fort on the southern tip of Muharraq Island, and 17 buildings in historical section of Muharraq connected by a 3.5 km visitor pathway.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Car rental & driving
Whether your licence is recognized, and which side traffic drives on — per the UN road-traffic conventions.
Vienna Convention: national licences (Latin script) are accepted; an IDP is not required.
Local norms
Tipping
Tipping is generally not done, though it's fine to tip the underpaid and overworked delivery person that brings your food or delivers your groceries.
…Culture & etiquette
Bahrain is a fairly gracious host nation but it is imperative to demonstrate respect and courtesy in reference to their particular cultural practices and religion at all times. Bahrain is an Islamic country where you should behave conservatively. For example, being in public under the influence of alcohol, wearing overly revealing outfits and public displays of affection should be avoided. While the Bahraini government has made peace with Israel, Bahrainis are staunchly pro-Palestine, so posting otherwise on social media can lead to heavy criticism and you may find yourself without a job, or even arrested. When out in places where local Arabs can be found it is advisable to wear long trousers, rather than shorts (it is not possible to visit some government offices and museums if you're wearing shorts), and women shouldn't wear a see-through dress
…Health
Internet
Connectivity on the road: coverage, data price, access.
Ride-hailing: Careem, Uber
Prices
Frequently asked questions
Bahrain: do Turkmenistan citizens need a visa?
Yes — an e-visa, applied for online before the trip — up to 30 days.
How long can you stay?
Up to 30 days per visit.
What do you need to enter?
Passport must be valid Valid for period of stay. The permit or visa is issued online via the official portal — see the Entry details card above. Rules change — check the official source before you travel.
Similar visa-free destinations
Similar climate, sea and prices — no visa needed in advance.
If something goes wrong
Lost passport, detention, emergencies — where to turn.
MFA emergency line:+993 12 44-56-92MFA consular service hotlineAbout the country
- Capital
- Manama
- Continent
- Asia
- Population
- 1,569,439
- Area
- 665 km²
- Currency
- Dinar · BHD
- Time zone
- 20:08UTC+3
- Sockets
- G
- Emergency
- 999all services
- Calling code
- +973
- Languages
- Arabic, English, Persian, Urdu
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