Iran
Bahrain
Bahrain visa for Iranian citizens
Entry requirement
Iranian citizens need a visa for Bahrain, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Bahrain visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Bahrain visa?
Bahrain eVisa (electronic visit visa issued by NPRA)
Key facts
- Processing time
- About 3 to 5 working days according to NPRA; some cases take longer. The decision is sent by email.
Bahrain’s official site for the e-Visa is evisa.gov.bh. Processing time, as Bahrain states it: About 3 to 5 working days according to NPRA; some cases take longer. The decision is sent by email.
Bahraini missions in Iran
- Embassy of Bahrain in Tehran
بلوار نلسون ماندلا, Tehran
Bahrain has 1 mission in Iran, with its embassy in Tehran.
Bahraini citizens travelling to Iran
BahrainIran Visa-free, 15 days Iran 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 Iran 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).
Good to know
How long Iranian citizens can stay in Bahrain
How long Iranian citizens may stay in Bahrain is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Iranian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Bahrain is applied for online on its official government portal; Iranian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Bahraini citizens travelling to Iran
No visa is needed by Bahraini citizens for Iran, for stays of up to 15 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Bahrain?
Iranian citizens need a visa for Bahrain, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Bahraini embassy in Iran?
The Bahraini embassy in Iran is in Tehran.
Do Bahraini citizens need a visa for Iran?
No visa is needed by Bahraini citizens for Iran, for stays of up to 15 days.
Can Iranian citizens enter Bahrain visa-free?
No; Iranian citizens need an e-Visa for 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.