Holy SeeBahrain

Bahrain visa for citizens of the Holy See

Entry requirement

Visa on arrival up to 30 days

Bahrain issues citizens of the Holy See a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

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.

Apply on Bahrain eVisa (NPRA)

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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 the Holy See

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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.

Citizens of the Holy See planning a trip to Bahrain can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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).

Good to know

How long citizens of the Holy See can stay in Bahrain

Citizens of the Holy See may stay in Bahrain for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Bahrain.

How citizens of the Holy See apply

Citizens of the Holy See 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 the Holy See

Bahraini citizens need a visa for the Holy See, obtained before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Holy See need a visa for Bahrain?

Bahrain issues citizens of the Holy See a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

How long can citizens of the Holy See stay in Bahrain?

Citizens of the Holy See can stay in Bahrain for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.

Do Bahraini citizens need a visa for the Holy See?

Bahraini citizens need a visa for the Holy See, obtained before travel.

Can citizens of the Holy See enter Bahrain visa-free?

No; citizens of the Holy See 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.