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Middle East · ordinary Indian passport, tourism

BahraineVisa required

How long you can stay

Plan for 14 days

Checked 17 August 2026 · 7 official sources

How long you can stay depends on the visa you buy. Three online visas, and you choose when you apply. The 2-week single-entry visa costs BD 10 in total and allows a 14-day stay. The three-month multiple-entry visa costs BD 17 and allows one month per visit. The one-year multiple-entry visa costs BD 45 and allows 90 days per visit. All three are applied for and paid online before you travel.

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Visa at a glance

Visa fee
BHD 10
Entries
Varies by visa
Extendable
Yes
Passport validity
6 months

On the day you enter

What you need to enter

  • Return or onward ticket

    Required

  • Proof of accommodation

    Required

  • Proof of funds

    Required

    A bank statement in the visitor's name covering the last three months, with an ending balance of not less than the equivalent of USD 1000.

  • Travel insurance

    Not stated

  • Blank passport pages

    Not stated

  • Vaccinations

    Not stated

  • Arrival form

    Not stated

“Not stated” means no official source we checked addresses it either way — not that it is unnecessary. Carry it if in doubt.

When to go

Pick a month to see what the weather actually does.

Measured at Bahrain/Manama. Peak season is November, December, January, February, March — expect higher prices and crowds.

JanuaryPeak season

Excellent · the best month to go

Average
17°C
Rainfall
15mm
Rain days
2

The coolest month, 20.0°C by day, and one of the few with any rain at all — 15mm across a couple of days. Evenings are cool enough for a jacket.

What it costs

₹₹ · per person per day

  • BudgetHostels, street food, public transport
    ₹3,500
  • Mid-range3-star hotels, restaurants, some activities
    ₹8,000
  • Luxury4–5 star hotels, private transport, experiences
    ₹22,000

Excludes international flights. Our estimate, not an official figure — reviewed 17 August 2026. A typical trip runs 3–5 days.

Where to go

  • Manama

    A compact capital you can see in a day or two: Bab Al Bahrain and the souq behind it for gold and spices, the Al Fateh Grand Mosque, and the National Museum for the Dilmun material that explains the rest of the island.

  • Qal'at al-Bahrain

    The Bahrain Fort, and the UNESCO-listed mound beneath it — layers of the ancient Dilmun capital stacked on top of each other beside the sea. Best late in the day, when the walls turn gold.

  • Muharraq and the Pearling Path

    A second UNESCO site: a walking trail through the old pearling town, linking merchant houses, oyster beds and the Siyadi complex. This is where Bahrain's wealth came from before oil.

  • The Tree of Life and the southern desert

    A single mesquite that has survived alone in the desert for centuries, with no obvious water source. Usually combined with the Riffa Fort and the oil museum at the first well drilled in the Gulf.

  • Bahrain International Circuit

    The Formula 1 track at Sakhir, which runs experiences and karting when there is no race on. Grand Prix weekends fill every hotel on the island, so check the calendar before booking.

The full rules

Everything official, quoted rather than summarised.

If you hold another country’s visa or residence

Bahrain eases entry for Indian passport holders who already hold certain documents from other countries. These routes are conditional and the conditions are strict — read them in full, and confirm with your airline before you book, because airlines decide boarding on their own reading of the rules.

United Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesSaudi ArabiaSchengen Area

Visa on arrival· Plan for 14 days

  • What you get: a visa issued at the border instead of an online application — “The visa is issued on arrival at any entry point for the Kingdom of Bahrain” — and no application fee, so BD 5 rather than BD 10 for the same two weeks.
  • The qualifying documents, in Bahrain's words: “Valid visit visa to UAE, UK, USA, KSA (excluding Hajj & Umrah visa), Schengen or USA Green Card.”
  • ⚠️ Two details in that sentence are easy to miss. A Saudi Hajj or Umrah visa does not count. And a US Green Card is named alongside a US visa, so permanent residence qualifies on its own.
  • Passport rule is looser than the online route's six months: “Passport must be valid for length of time you will be in Kingdom of Bahrain, or the length of the visa, whichever is longer. If your passport validity is in doubt, you may be denied entry.”
  • You still need “Proof of valid confirmed return air ticket”, and the officer may ask for more: “If requested by the passport officer the visitor must prove he/she is able to support himself and dependents during stay” and “must have proof of accommodation”.
  • The fee is paid at the border: “If approved the visa fee is paid to the Passport Officer on arrival in Kingdom of Bahrain, and a receipt is issued.”

Bahrain eVisa portal — conditions for the on-arrival Visit Visa (2 Weeks Single Entry and Three Months Multiple Entry), reached from the eligibility result for an Indian passport · read 17 August 2026

The detail

Conditions in full, fees, entries, and extending your stay
  • India is on Bahrain's own list of countries that may apply online — row 113 of the “List of Online Visa Country” — and running the eVisa portal's eligibility check for an Indian passport on a general visit returns three online visit visas.
  • ⚠️ The fee is charged in two parts and only one of them is refundable: “Application fee: BD 5.000 (payable on submitting the application - Non-refundable)” plus a visa fee on approval — BD 5 for the two-week visa, BD 12 for three months, BD 40 for one year. The figure above is the total for the cheapest option.
  • You must be outside Bahrain when you apply, and your passport must be valid for at least six months.
  • ⚠️ A bank statement is required, with a figure attached: “Copy of a bank statement under the visitor's name covering the last three months with an ending balance of not less than the equivalent of USD 1000.” This is one of very few countries on this site to publish a specific amount.
  • Also required with the application: a copy of your passport, a “Copy of valid confirmed return air ticket”, and a “Copy of hotel booking in Kingdom of Bahrain. Alternately, in case you are staying with a relative/friend, please provide a copy of their ID reader's print out.”
  • The visa must be used in time: “After the visa is paid for and issued, applicant can enter the Kingdom of Bahrain until three months from the issuance date. If the visa is not used within three months, applicant has to apply and pay fees again.” The approved visa fee itself must be paid within a month of approval.
  • ⚠️ Approval is not entry, and Bahrain says so twice. On the portal: “Holding a Visa does not guarantee you entry to the Kingdom of Bahrain. You must meet all of the conditions upon arrival to be granted entry. In the event that entry is not granted, no part of the fee will be refunded.” And: “Payment of the application fee does not guarantee the approval of a Visa.”
  • No paid or unpaid work is allowed on a visit visa.
  • There is also a visa on arrival at Bahrain's airport and causeway, but for an Indian passport it is conditional — see “If you hold another country's visa” below. If you do not hold one of those documents, apply online before you fly.
  • Bahrain warns about lookalike sites in its own words: “This is the only official website to Apply for a Visa to the Kingdom of Bahrain… No website/company operates on behalf of the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain.”
Extending your stay
Possible. Every visa type carries the same hedged line: “If applicable extensions can be done at Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs office (NPRA) or online.” Bahrain publishes no length and no fee for an extension, and the “if applicable” is theirs, not ours — treat an extension as possible but not promised.
Number of entries
Varies — confirm with the embassy for your itinerary.
Visa fee
BHD 10.
Where to apply, if you need a visa
https://www.evisa.gov.bh/

Common questions

Do Indians need a visa for Bahrain?
Indian ordinary passport holders must apply for an eVisa online before travelling to visit Bahrain for tourism. Last checked 17 August 2026.
How long can Indians stay in Bahrain?
It depends which visa you buy — the shortest tourist visa gives 14 days. Three online visas, and you choose when you apply. The 2-week single-entry visa costs BD 10 in total and allows a 14-day stay. The three-month multiple-entry visa costs BD 17 and allows one month per visit. The one-year multiple-entry visa costs BD 45 and allows 90 days per visit. All three are applied for and paid online before you travel.
How long must my passport be valid to enter Bahrain?
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months on the date you enter Bahrain. Renew before you travel if it expires sooner.
How much money do I need to show to enter Bahrain?
Officials may ask you to show funds on arrival. A bank statement in the visitor's name covering the last three months, with an ending balance of not less than the equivalent of USD 1000.
When is the best time to visit Bahrain?
January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December. These ratings are based on climate normals measured at Bahrain/Manama. Check the month-by-month breakdown before booking a specific destination.
How much does a trip to Bahrain cost per day?
Roughly ₹3,500 per day on a budget, ₹8,000 mid-range, or ₹22,000 for luxury travel — per person, excluding international flights. Estimated 17 August 2026.

Sources

Every visa fact on this page comes from one of these. Verified by Rahul Chhabrani on 17 August 2026.

  1. Bahrain eVisa portal — official eligibility check run for an Indian passport, general visit, not a GCC resident: three online visit visas and two on-arrival visas returned

    Government · read 17 August 2026

  2. Bahrain eVisa portal — conditions for the three online Visit Visas: fees, USD 1000 bank balance, return ticket, hotel booking, six-month passport

    Government · read 17 August 2026

  3. Bahrain eVisa portal — conditions for the on-arrival Visit Visas, which require a valid UAE, UK, USA, Saudi or Schengen visa or a US Green Card

    Government · read 17 August 2026

  4. Bahrain eVisa portal — List of Online Visa Country: India at row 113

    Government · read 17 August 2026

  5. Bahrain eVisa portal — List of On Arrival Visa Country: India at row 70

    Government · read 17 August 2026

  6. Bahrain eVisa portal — homepage disclaimer: the only official visa website, and holding a visa does not guarantee entry

    Government · read 17 August 2026

  7. WMO World Weather Information Service — Bahrain/Manama normals, 1961–1990, supplied by Bahrain

    Intergovernmental · read 17 August 2026

Before you book

This page covers ordinary Indian passports, for tourism only. Rules for business, study, transit and diplomatic or official passports differ and are not covered here.

Visa rules change without notice. Everything here was checked against official sources on 17 August 2026. The final decision on entry always rests with immigration officers at the border. Confirm with the embassy before booking anything non-refundable.

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