Bahrain
India
India visa for Bahraini citizens
Entry requirement
Bahraini citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at eoibahrain.gov.in
Which India visa?
India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and other sub-categories)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours
India’s official site for the e-Visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit.
Indian missions in Bahrain
- Embassy of India in Manama
Building 1090, Road No.2819, Block No.428, Al-Seef, Manama
India has 1 mission in Bahrain, with its embassy in Manama.
Indian citizens travelling to Bahrain
IndiaBahrain e-Visa Bahrain visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Bahraini citizens planning a trip to India can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Bahraini citizens can stay in India
Bahraini citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How Bahraini citizens apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; Bahraini citizens carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for Bahraini citizens
China and Pakistan admit Bahraini citizens visa-free. Myanmar requires Bahraini citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to Bahrain
Indian citizens need an e-Visa for Bahrain, applied for online before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Bahrain and India.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bahraini citizens need a visa for India?
Bahraini citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Bahraini citizens stay in India?
Bahraini citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Indian embassy in Bahrain?
The Indian embassy in Bahrain is in Manama.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Bahrain?
Indian citizens need an e-Visa for Bahrain, applied for online before travel.
Can Bahraini citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Bahraini citizens need an e-Visa for India.
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.