Germany
Bahrain
Bahrain visa for German citizens
Entry requirement
German citizens receive their visa for Bahrain at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mofa.gov.bh
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 Germany
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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.
For a trip from Germany to Bahrain, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long German citizens can stay in Bahrain
German citizens may stay in Bahrain for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Bahrain.
How German citizens apply
German 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 Germany
Bahraini citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
Frequently asked questions
Do German citizens need a visa for Bahrain?
German citizens receive their visa for Bahrain at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can German citizens stay in Bahrain?
German citizens can stay in Bahrain for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Bahraini citizens need a visa for Germany?
Bahraini citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
Can German citizens enter Bahrain visa-free?
No; German 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.