Bahrain
China
China visa for Bahraini citizens
Entry requirement
Bahraini citizens do not need a visa for China: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at bh.china-embassy.gov.cn
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Chinese citizens travelling to Bahrain
ChinaBahrain Visa on arrival Bahrain visa for citizens of China
Travel advice for China
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 China, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Bahraini citizens can stay in China
Bahraini citizens may stay in China for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to China.
China’s neighbours for Bahraini citizens
Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan admit Bahraini citizens visa-free. Mongolia, Afghanistan, Myanmar and North Korea require Bahraini citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chinese citizens travelling to Bahrain
Bahrain issues Chinese 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 China?
Bahraini citizens do not need a visa for China: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
How long can Bahraini citizens stay in China?
Bahraini citizens can stay in China for up to 30 days.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Bahrain?
Bahrain issues Chinese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Bahraini citizens enter China visa-free?
Yes, Bahraini citizens can enter China without a visa and stay for up to 30 days.
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.