Maldives
Bahrain
Bahrain visa for Maldivian citizens
Entry requirement
Maldivian citizens need a visa for Bahrain, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Bahrain visa guide
Checked 7 November 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.
Where to apply in Maldives
Bahrain has no embassy or consulate in Maldives on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Bahraini citizens travelling to the Maldives
BahrainMaldives Visa on arrival Maldives 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 the Maldives 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 Maldivian citizens can stay in Bahrain
How long Maldivian citizens may stay in Bahrain is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Maldivian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Bahrain is applied for online on its official government portal; Maldivian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Bahraini citizens travelling to the Maldives
Bahraini citizens can get a visa on arrival in the Maldives, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Maldivian citizens need a visa for Bahrain?
Maldivian citizens need a visa for Bahrain, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Bahrain in the Maldives?
No. Bahrain has no embassy in the Maldives.
Do Bahraini citizens need a visa for the Maldives?
Bahraini citizens can get a visa on arrival in the Maldives, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Maldivian citizens enter Bahrain visa-free?
No; Maldivian citizens need an e-Visa for Bahrain.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.