Do British citizens need a visa for Bahrain?

How to get permission to enter

1. Check which airports and land borders issue visas on arrival.
2. Carry the fee in an accepted currency (often US dollars) and passport photos.
3. Have your return ticket and accommodation details printed.
4. Some countries offer the same visa online in advance — this can save queueing at the border.

Easier routes with a visa or residence permit you already hold

British citizens who hold one of these documents may enter Bahrain without applying for a regular visa.

• e-Visa (apply online) · Depends on the visa issued

  With a Gulf (GCC) residence permit.

  • GCC residence permit held for more than 3 months and valid for at least 3 more months
  • Occupation on the permit must not be labourer

  Visa policy of Bahrain (summary of official rules) ↗

Researched 25 Oct 2026 from official government pages and published visa-policy summaries. These rules change often — confirm with the official source before you travel.

• •Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned departure, with 2 blank pages
• •Return or onward flight booking
• •Accommodation booking or host address
• •Proof of funds (recent bank statements)
• •Travel insurance covering medical costs
• •Visa fee in cash (check accepted currencies)
• •Two passport photos
• •Printed hotel booking

Bahrain missions in the United Kingdom

• embassy of Bahrain in the United KingdomOfficial website ↗

Embassy data from Wikidata (CC0). Check appointment systems on the embassy’s own website.