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Bahrain visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
Canadian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Bahrain, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Bahrain visa?
Visa on arrival (NPRA, for nationalities on the on-arrival list)
Key facts
- Processing time
- Decided at the border by the immigration officer.
Bahrain’s official site for the visa on arrival is evisa.gov.bh. Processing time, as Bahrain states it: Decided at the border by the immigration officer.
Bahraini citizens travelling to Canada
BahrainCanada Visa required Canada visa for citizens of Bahrain
Travel advice for Bahrain
- 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.
Before travelling from Canada to Bahrain, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Bahrain at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Bahrain (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Bahrain (updated 29 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Canadian citizens can stay in Bahrain
Canadian citizens may stay in Bahrain for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Bahrain.
How Canadian citizens apply
Canadian citizens receive the visa for Bahrain at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Bahraini citizens travelling to Canada
Bahraini citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Bahrain?
Canadian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Bahrain, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Canadian citizens stay in Bahrain?
Canadian citizens can stay in Bahrain for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Bahraini citizens need a visa for Canada?
Bahraini citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
Can Canadian citizens enter Bahrain visa-free?
No; Canadian citizens need a visa on arrival in Bahrain.
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.