Bahrain
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates visa for Bahraini citizens
Entry requirement
The United Arab Emirates admits Bahraini citizens without a visa.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at sp.mofaic.gov.ae
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Emirati citizens travelling to Bahrain
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Travel advice for the United Arab Emirates
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- 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 the United Arab Emirates, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the United Arab Emirates at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United Arab Emirates (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Arab Emirates (updated 29 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Bahraini citizens can stay in the United Arab Emirates
No maximum stay in the United Arab Emirates is given in the data for Bahraini citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
The United Arab Emirates’ neighbours for Bahraini citizens
Saudi Arabia and Oman admit Bahraini citizens visa-free.
Emirati citizens travelling to Bahrain
Emirati citizens can enter Bahrain without a visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bahraini citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates admits Bahraini citizens without a visa.
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Bahrain?
Emirati citizens can enter Bahrain without a visa.
Can Bahraini citizens enter the United Arab Emirates visa-free?
Yes, Bahraini citizens can enter the United Arab Emirates without a visa.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.