United States
Bahrain
Bahrain visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
US 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 mofa.gov.bh
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 States
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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.
US 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 US citizens can stay in Bahrain
US citizens may stay in Bahrain for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Bahrain.
How US citizens apply
US 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 States
Bahraini citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Bahrain?
US citizens receive their visa for Bahrain at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can US citizens stay in Bahrain?
US citizens can stay in Bahrain for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Bahraini citizens need a visa for the United States?
Bahraini citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Can US citizens enter Bahrain visa-free?
No; US 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.