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Bahrain visa for South Korean citizens
Entry requirement
South Korean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Bahrain, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 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 South Korea
BahrainSouth Korea Visa-free, 30 days South Korea 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 South Korea 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 South Korean citizens can stay in Bahrain
South Korean citizens may stay in Bahrain for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Bahrain.
How South Korean citizens apply
South Korean 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 South Korea
No visa is needed by Bahraini citizens for South Korea, for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Bahrain?
South Korean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Bahrain, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can South Korean citizens stay in Bahrain?
South Korean citizens can stay in Bahrain for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Bahraini citizens need a visa for South Korea?
No visa is needed by Bahraini citizens for South Korea, for stays of up to 30 days.
Can South Korean citizens enter Bahrain visa-free?
No; South Korean citizens need a visa on arrival in 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.