Bahrain eVisa for Indian Passport Holders

Visa overview

Approx. total fee

~BHD 13≈ US$35 · ₹3,340Government visa fee + our service charge; indicative

Processing time

~6–8 days

Typical stay / validity

Usually 14 days

Visa type

eVisa / Online Visa

Entry type

Not specifiedConfirm on the official portal

Eligibility

Indian ordinary passport holdersAvailability does not guarantee approval

About the Bahrain visa

Bahrain is a compact island kingdom known for the Bahrain Fort, the Formula 1 Grand Prix, its souqs and easy weekend trips. Indian passport holders can apply for a Bahrain eVisa online, usually within 6–8 days.

Indians who hold a valid US, UK or Schengen visa, or a residence permit from a GCC country, may qualify for a visa on arrival or an easier eVisa route. VisaAdvisory checks which option suits your passport.

Bahrain visa types for Indians

Visa options, stays and fees are set by Bahrain immigration and can change. We confirm the current options when you enquire.

Who can apply

• You hold an Indian ordinary passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of arrival, with at least two blank pages.
• Indians with a valid US, UK, Schengen or GCC residence visa may have extra options, including visa on arrival.
• Your visit is short-term, such as tourism, a family visit or business meetings. Work, study and residence in Bahrain need a different visa.

Accommodation requirement

Conditional

Depends on visa category

A hotel booking may be replaced by an invitation, sponsor or host address, or may depend on the visa category.

Required documents

• Passport: Clear colour scan of the bio-data page of your Indian passport, valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of arrival.
• Photograph: Recent passport-size colour photo on a plain white background, as a digital file.
• Flights: Confirmed return or onward ticket showing your dates into and out of Bahrain.
• Accommodation: Hotel booking, tour voucher or your host's address and contact details in Bahrain.
• Bank statement: Recent statement showing enough funds for your stay.

How to apply

Processing time

• Typical time: ~6–8 days after a complete application is submitted
• Plan ahead: Apply at least 2–3 weeks before you fly to Bahrain, and earlier during peak holiday seasons.

Before you travel

• Bahrain is linked to Saudi Arabia by the King Fahd Causeway. Crossing requires a separate Saudi visa.
• Dress modestly in public places, especially during Ramadan.
• The Bahraini dinar is the local currency and one of the strongest in the world.
• Keep a printed copy of your approval and a digital copy on your phone. Airlines often check it at check-in for flights to Bahrain.
• Travel insurance with medical cover is strongly recommended for every trip to Bahrain.

Important notes

• Fees and processing times are indicative and can change.
• eVisa availability does not guarantee approval. The decision rests with the authorities of Bahrain.
• Requirements can change, so verify on the official immigration or visa portal before payment or travel.
• VisaAdvisory is an independent assistance service and is not affiliated with any government or embassy.