VISA
ARE REQUIRED BY ALL EXCEPT:
- Passport
holders of AGCC (Arabian Gulf Cooperation Council) States, (i.e.
nationals of Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United
Arab Emirates).
- Citizens
of the UK for a maximum of 4 weeks(providing they hold a passport
with at least 6 months validity).
- Those
continuing their onward journey within 72 hours, hold confirmed
tickets, and appropriate travel documents and on condition they
remain within the transit area.
ENTRY
VISA:
Foreign nationals
may enter Bahrain with a tourist visa (for individuals or groups),
72 - hour visa, 7 - day visa, visit visa, business visa, family
visa, dependent visa, or an employment visa. Generally all types
of visas (except certain categories of tourist visas which can be
obtained from Consulates abroad) are to be applied for by local
sponsor in Bahrain.
1. Tourist
Visa
Tourist visas
can be obtained at the Bahrain International Airport or at the King
Fahad Causeway for :
- Citizens
of the European Community, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand,
Japan or Hong Kong.
Visitors who
have been resident in the GCC for a minimum of six months, and who
posses a return visa for the country of GCC residency.
All the above
must have a valid passport and return ticket, they must have no
criminal record or involvememt in activities that could threaten
public order or national security. Visitors must not seek employment
while in Bahrain.
Groups who wish
to visit Bahrain are advised to contact a Tourist Company to make
the necessary visa arrangements. Groups may obtain visa to Bahrain
for a duration of up to 2 weeks which is renewable once a for a
similar period. Entry
visas are obtained through hotels, travel and tourist agencies and
other firms, licensed to carry out tourist activities in Bahrain.
2. 72-Hour
Visa / 7-Day visa
Can be obtained
on arrival at the Bahrain International Airport or at the King Fahad
Causeway. These visas are mainly intended for business visits, trade
delegations, attending exhibitions and seminars. Apart from the
passport, the passenger must possess a confirmed return or onward
journey ticket for his/her visa application to be processed. Foreign
nationals who have lived for six months in a GCC State are automatically
granted a 72-hour visa on arrival.
4. Business
Visa
This type of
visa is a similar to that of a visit visa, except that the purpose
of the visit is business.
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