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🇧🇭 Bahrain for 🇮🇹 IT citizens
Visa on arrival
Visa on arrival – obtain your visa at the port of entry upon arrival.
Maximum stay14 days
Processing timeVaries
Government fee25 BHD
AppointmentRequired
Visa validity14 days
Other options
Documents
Always required
Original passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival, with at least one blank page.
Passport six‑month validity is a standard condition for entry to Bahrain and for issuance of visit visas on arrival, as reflected in official and consular guidance. Travellers should carry the physical passport; photocopies or scans are not sufficient for border control.
Confirmed return or onward flight ticket showing entry to and exit from Bahrain within the authorized stay period.
Bahrain requires visitors to hold a confirmed return or onward ticket; airlines and border officers routinely check this for visa-on-arrival passengers. Ticket dates should fall within the 14‑day visa-on-arrival validity unless an extension is granted.
Proof of accommodation in Bahrain, such as a hotel booking or, if staying with a resident, host’s address and national ID/CPR details.
Typical evidence includes a hotel reservation covering the intended stay or, when staying with relatives/friends, their address and Central Population Registry (CPR) printout or ID copy. While not always collected systematically at the border, lack of clear accommodation details is a common reason for additional questioning or refusal of visa on arrival.
Recommended
Recent passport-style color photograph with white background for visa processing, if requested by airline or border officers.
Photo requirements for Bahrain eVisa commonly specify a recent color photo on a white background; for visa on arrival, officers may rely on the passport photo but can request an additional photo in edge cases.
Recent bank statements or other proof of sufficient funds to cover stay in Bahrain (commonly last 3 months, showing at least the equivalent of about USD 1000).
For eVisas, Bahrain commonly requires a 3‑month bank statement with an ending balance around BD 300 / USD 1000; similar financial sufficiency may be checked informally for visa on arrival. Travellers should be prepared to show funds via recent statements, credit cards, or cash if questioned by immigration officers.
Travel tips
Quick local advice for smoother arrivals and day-to-day travel.
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If you'll ride buses more than a couple of times, get a GO Card: it supports a daily cap and unlimited weekly/monthly passes, so you stop thinking about single tickets and usually spend less than paying per ride.
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For short hops around Manama (or late hours), Uber/Careem are often the simplest option: you get an upfront fare in the app and avoid negotiating with street taxis.
Last verified: 2025-12-05