South Africa
Bahrain
Bahrain visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
Bahrain requires a visa from South African citizens, available 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 South Africa
Bahrain has no embassy or consulate in South Africa on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Bahraini citizens travelling to South Africa
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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.
South African 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).
Good to know
How long South African citizens can stay in Bahrain
How long South African citizens may stay in Bahrain is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How South African citizens apply
The e-Visa for Bahrain is applied for online on its official government portal; South African citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Bahraini citizens travelling to South Africa
Bahraini citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Bahrain?
Bahrain requires a visa from South African citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Bahrain in South Africa?
No. Bahrain has no embassy in South Africa.
Do Bahraini citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Bahraini citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa.
Can South African citizens enter Bahrain visa-free?
No; South African 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.