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Bahrain visa for Thai citizens
Entry requirement
Thai 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 Thailand
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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.
Before travelling from Thailand 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Thai citizens can stay in Bahrain
Thai citizens may stay in Bahrain for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Bahrain.
How Thai citizens apply
Thai 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 Thailand
Bahraini citizens can visit Thailand without a visa for up to 60 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Thai citizens need a visa for Bahrain?
Thai citizens can get a visa on arrival in Bahrain, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Thai citizens stay in Bahrain?
Thai citizens can stay in Bahrain for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Bahraini citizens need a visa for Thailand?
Bahraini citizens can visit Thailand without a visa for up to 60 days.
Can Thai citizens enter Bahrain visa-free?
No; Thai 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.