BahrainIreland

Ireland visa for Bahraini citizens

Visa required

Ireland requires Bahraini citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Ireland visa?

Short stay 'C' visit visa (tourism)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.
Fee
€60
Processing time
Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.

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All visa types for Ireland

Ireland’s tourist visa costs €60 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is visas.inis.gov.ie. Processing time, as Ireland states it: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.

Irish missions in Bahrain

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

The nearest Irish missions to Manama are in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (425 km from Manama), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (433 km) and Amman, Jordan (1,565 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Bahrain is decided by Ireland, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Irish citizens travelling to Bahrain

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Travel advice for Ireland

  • 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.

Bahraini citizens planning a trip to Ireland can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Ireland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 19 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Ireland (updated 4 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Ireland (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Bahraini citizens can stay in Ireland

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

How Bahraini citizens apply

Ireland 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 Ireland accredited to Bahrain from abroad; the official visa portal of Ireland names the right place.

Irish citizens travelling to Bahrain

Irish citizens receive their visa for Bahrain at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Bahraini citizens need a visa for Ireland?

Ireland requires Bahraini citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Ireland in Bahrain?

No. Ireland has no embassy in Bahrain, only honorary consulates in Manama. The nearest Irish embassy is in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates, 425 km from Manama.

How much does the Ireland tourist visa cost?

Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.

Do Irish citizens need a visa for Bahrain?

Irish citizens receive their visa for Bahrain at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Can Bahraini citizens enter Ireland visa-free?

No; Bahraini citizens need a visa for Ireland 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.