Iceland
Bahrain
Bahrain visa for Icelandic citizens
Entry requirement
Bahrain issues Icelandic citizens 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.
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 Iceland
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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.
Icelandic citizens 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Icelandic citizens can stay in Bahrain
Icelandic citizens may stay in Bahrain for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Bahrain.
How Icelandic citizens apply
Icelandic 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 Iceland
Bahraini citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Iceland.
Frequently asked questions
Do Icelandic citizens need a visa for Bahrain?
Bahrain issues Icelandic citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Icelandic citizens stay in Bahrain?
Icelandic citizens can stay in Bahrain for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Bahraini citizens need a visa for Iceland?
Bahraini citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Iceland.
Can Icelandic citizens enter Bahrain visa-free?
No; Icelandic 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.