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Canada visa for Bahraini citizens

Visa required

Bahraini citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at international.gc.ca

Which Canada visa?

Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
Fee
CA$100
Processing time
Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics

Apply on IRCC – Apply for a visitor visa

All visa types for Canada

Canada’s tourist visa costs CA$100 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.

Canadian missions in Bahrain

Canada has 1 mission in Bahrain. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Manama.

According to the official diplomatic lists used here, Canada covers Bahrain from its embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (433 km from Manama). Other nearest Canadian missions to Manama are in Doha, Qatar (138 km), Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (427 km) and Kuwait City, Kuwait (430 km). Canada sets which of its missions takes applications from Bahrain; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Canadian citizens travelling to Bahrain

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Travel advice for Canada

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

For a trip from Bahrain to Canada, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Bahraini citizens can stay in Canada

How long Bahraini citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Bahraini citizens apply

Canada has no embassy or career consulate in Bahrain, and its honorary consulate in Manama normally does not issue visas. Bahraini citizens apply through a mission of Canada accredited to Bahrain from abroad; the official visa portal of Canada names the right place.

Canada’s neighbours for Bahraini citizens

The United States requires Bahraini citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Canadian citizens travelling to Bahrain

Bahrain issues Canadian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do Bahraini citizens need a visa for Canada?

Bahraini citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Canada in Bahrain?

No. Canada has no embassy in Bahrain, only honorary consulates in Manama. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for Bahrain.

How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?

Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Bahrain?

Bahrain issues Canadian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Can Bahraini citizens enter Canada visa-free?

No; Bahraini citizens need a visa for Canada obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.