United Kingdom
Bahrain
Bahrain visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
British citizens receive their visa for Bahrain at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at bahrainembassy.co.uk
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 the United Kingdom
BahrainUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long British citizens can stay in Bahrain
British citizens may stay in Bahrain for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Bahrain.
How British citizens apply
British 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 the United Kingdom
Bahraini citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Bahrain?
British citizens receive their visa for Bahrain at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can British citizens stay in Bahrain?
British citizens can stay in Bahrain for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Bahraini citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Bahraini citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
Can British citizens enter Bahrain visa-free?
No; British 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.