United Arab EmiratesBahrain

Bahrain visa for Emirati citizens

Visa-free

Bahrain admits Emirati citizens without a visa.

Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for Bahrain

Bahraini citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates

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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.

Emirati 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Emirati citizens can stay in Bahrain

No maximum stay in Bahrain is given in the data for Emirati citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.

Bahraini citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates admits Bahraini citizens without a visa. The rule is the same in both directions between the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.

Frequently asked questions

Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Bahrain?

Bahrain admits Emirati citizens without a visa.

Do Bahraini citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?

The United Arab Emirates admits Bahraini citizens without a visa.

Can Emirati citizens enter Bahrain visa-free?

Yes, Emirati citizens can enter Bahrain without a visa.

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.