Bahrain
France
France visa for Bahraini citizens
Entry requirement
France requires Bahraini citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at bh.ambafrance.org
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
For the tourist visa, France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in Bahrain
- Embassy of France in Manama
Villa 51A, Road 1901, Manama
France has 1 mission in Bahrain, with its embassy in Manama.
France: visa decisions in Bahrain
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6,383 | 6,013 | 327 | 5.2% | 77.5% |
| 2024 | 8,542 | 7,994 | 417 | 5.0% | 80.4% |
| 2025 | 8,140 | 7,591 | 483 | 6.0% | 74.3% |
In 2025, France’s embassy and consulates in Bahrain (Manama) received 8,140 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 7,591. 6.0% of applications were refused. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 5.0%. Applications fell by 5% compared with 2024 (8,542).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 10.7% of the applications lodged in Bahrain that year. France’s consulates worldwide refused 14.2%. France was the 2nd most applied-for Schengen state in Bahrain.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Bahrain, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
French citizens travelling to Bahrain
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Travel advice for France
- 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 France, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Bahraini citizens can stay in France
How long Bahraini citizens may stay in France is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Bahraini citizens apply
In Bahrain, applications go to the French embassy in Manama, or to a visa centre acting for France; fees, documents and processing times are published by France.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets Bahraini citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for Bahraini citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require Bahraini citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Bahrain
French citizens can get a visa on arrival in Bahrain, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bahraini citizens need a visa for France?
France requires Bahraini citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the French embassy in Bahrain?
The French embassy in Bahrain is in Manama.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Bahrain?
French citizens can get a visa on arrival in Bahrain, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Bahraini citizens enter France visa-free?
No; Bahraini citizens need a visa for France 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.