Bahrain passport · 2026
Where can Bahrain passport holders travel without a visa?
Bahrain passport holders can visit 79 destinations visa-free or with a visa on arrival, 40 with an online ETA or e-Visa, and need a visa issued in advance for 79.
VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated Open passport-index dataset (2026-02-17) + verified entries
Visa-free (50)
No visa needed for a tourist visit. Bring a valid passport, onward ticket and proof of funds.
- Armenia180 days
- Bahamas90 days
- Barbados90 days
- Belarus30 days
- Botswana90 days
- China30 days
- Dominica21 days
- Dominican Republic30 days
- Ecuador90 days
- Egypt180 days
- El Salvador180 days
- Georgia360 days
- Guatemala90 days
- Haiti90 days
- Honduras90 days
- Hong Kong30 days
- Iran15 days
- Jordan90 days
- Kazakhstan30 days
- Kosovo90 days
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan60 days
- Lebanon180 days
- Macao30 days
- Malaysia90 days
- Mauritius90 days
- Micronesia30 days
- Montenegro90 days
- Morocco90 days
- Nicaragua90 days
- Oman
- Pakistan90 days
- Palestine
- Philippines30 days
- Qatar
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
- Saudi Arabia
- Serbia90 days
- Seychelles90 days
- Singapore30 days
- South Korea30 days
- Tajikistan30 days
- Thailand30 days
- Tunisia90 days
- Turkey90 days
- Ukraine90 days
- UAE
- Uzbekistan10 days
- Vanuatu120 days
- Zambia90 days
Visa on arrival (29)
You get the visa at the border. Bring cash/card for the fee, a photo and your onward ticket.
eTA / ETA required (7)
A quick electronic travel authorization must be approved before you fly.
e-Visa required (33)
Apply online before travel. Approval is linked to your passport.
Embassy visa required (79)
A visa must be issued before travel, usually via an embassy, consulate or visa center.
- Afghanistan
- Algeria
- Andorra
- Angola
- Argentina
- Austria
- Belgium
- Belize
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Brazil
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Central African Republic
- Chile
- Congo
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Eritrea
- Estonia
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- Gambia
- Germany
- Ghana
- Greece
- Grenada
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Kiribati
- Latvia
- Lesotho
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Mali
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Mexico
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Myanmar
- Nauru
- Netherlands
- Niger
- North Korea
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Saint Lucia
- San Marino
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- South Africa
- Spain
- Sudan
- Swaziland
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turkmenistan
- US
- Uruguay
- Vatican
- Venezuela
Rules verified on official sources for Bahrain passport holders
These 6 destinations have been checked by the Visa and Trips editorial team against an official government source. Every other destination on this page comes from the open passport-index dataset (2026-02-17).
FAQ
How many countries can Bahrain passport holders visit without a visa?
50 destinations are visa-free and 29 offer a visa on arrival, 79 in total, according to the open passport-index dataset (2026-02-17). Another 7 require an online ETA and 33 an e-Visa.
Which countries need an embassy visa for Bahrain citizens?
79 destinations require a visa issued before travel, usually via an embassy, consulate or visa center, for example Afghanistan, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Argentina.
Can Visa and Trips apply for my visa?
Yes, for destinations that need an online e-Visa or ETA, we prepare and check your application and submit it, for one all-in price per traveler. Embassy visas, visa on arrival and visa-free trips need no online application, so for those we show the requirements only. Visa and Trips is a private service, not a government site.
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