Bahrain
Italy
Italy visa for Bahraini citizens
Entry requirement
Bahraini citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambmanama.esteri.it
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
For the tourist visa, Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Italian missions in Bahrain
- Embassy of Italy in Manama
Villa 1554 - Road 5647 - Block 356 Manama, Manama
Italy has 1 mission in Bahrain, with its embassy in Manama.
Italy: visa decisions in Bahrain
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6,461 | 5,884 | 577 | 8.9% | 98.8% |
| 2024 | 3,325 | 3,115 | 210 | 6.3% | 98.8% |
| 2025 | 2,754 | 2,524 | 230 | 8.4% | 99.2% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in Bahrain (Manama) received 2,754 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 2,524. The refusal rate was 8.4%. The refusal rate rose by 2.0 points from 6.3% in 2024. Applications fell by 17% compared with 2024 (3,325).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 10.7% of the applications lodged in Bahrain that year, from 6.0% at the consulates of France to 13.9% at those of Germany. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%. Italy was the 3rd 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
Italian citizens travelling to Bahrain
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Travel advice for Italy
- 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.
Bahraini citizens planning a trip to Italy can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 29 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Bahraini citizens can stay in Italy
How long Bahraini citizens may stay in Italy 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 Italian embassy in Manama, or to a visa centre acting for Italy; fees, documents and processing times are published by Italy.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets Bahraini citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Bahraini citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Bahraini citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Bahrain
Bahrain issues Italian 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 Italy?
Bahraini citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
Where is the Italian embassy in Bahrain?
The Italian embassy in Bahrain is in Manama.
How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?
Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Bahrain?
Bahrain issues Italian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Bahraini citizens enter Italy visa-free?
No; Bahraini citizens need a visa for Italy 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.