Iraq
Bahrain
Bahrain visa for Iraqi citizens
Entry requirement
Iraqi 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 · Confirm at mofa.gov.bh
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 Iraq
Bahrain has 1 mission in Iraq, with its embassy in Baghdad.
Bahraini citizens travelling to Iraq
BahrainIraq Visa on arrival Iraq 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.
For a trip from Iraq 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).
Good to know
How long Iraqi citizens can stay in Bahrain
How long Iraqi citizens may stay in Bahrain is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Iraqi citizens apply
The e-Visa for Bahrain is applied for online on its official government portal; Iraqi citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Bahraini citizens travelling to Iraq
Bahraini citizens receive their visa for Iraq at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Bahrain?
Iraqi citizens need a visa for Bahrain, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Bahraini embassy in Iraq?
The Bahraini embassy in Iraq is in Baghdad.
Do Bahraini citizens need a visa for Iraq?
Bahraini citizens receive their visa for Iraq at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Iraqi citizens enter Bahrain visa-free?
No; Iraqi 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.