II. Visa Application

Visa On Arrival

Citizens of the following countries/regions can obtain a two-week tourist visa at the entry posts of immigration at the Kingdom of Bahrain at a cost of BD5 (about US$14). An extension can be obtained for another two weeks by visiting the General Directorate of Nationality, Passports and Residence (GDNPR) in Bahrain. No sponsor is required. Applicants must hold valid passports (valid for at least six months from the date of departure), and those entering the country through the Bahrain International Airport must hold return/onward air tickets. Visitors other than the countries listed in the table must obtain an entry visa from their nearest embassy beforehand.

No. Country/Region No. Country/Region
1 Andorra 19 Luxembourg
2 Australia 20 Malaysia
3 Austria 21 Monaco
4 Belgium 22 Netherlands
5 Brunei 23 New Zealand
6 Canada 24 Norway
7 China 25 Portugal
8 Denmark 26 Russian Federation
9 Finland 27 Singapore
10 France 28 Spain
11 Germany 29 Sweden
12 Greece 30 Switzerland
13 Hong Kong SAR 31 Thailand
14 Iceland 32 Turkey
15 Ireland 33 United Kingdom
16 Italy 34 United States of America
17 Japan 35 Vatican City
18 Liechtenstein    

Visit eVisa

For citizens who are eligible to obtain the Visa On Arrival could also apply for the Visit eVisa which is an electronic visa obtained from eVisa website in advance. The application fee is BD 7 (approximately USD 19). Applicants are required to pay the application fee by credit card. The Visit eVisa allows you to stay in Bahrain for 2 weeks (some nationalities can stay longer), for more details please visit the eVisa website: http://www.evisa.gov.bh

If you do not meet the criteria for a Visit eVisa or Visa On Arrival, or if you hold a travel document other than a passport i.e. HKSAR Document of Identify for Visa Purposes, you may apply for a sponsored visa.

Sponsored Visa

Procedures & Requirements

  1. The following documents are required for visa application at the Honorary Consulate of the Kingdom of Bahrain in Hong Kong SAR:
    1. Original copy of No Objection Certificate (NOC)
      (Applicant must have a sponsor in Bahrain to apply for the NOC at the Directorate of Immigration & Passports – see Application of NOC)
    2. Original passport (valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure to Bahrain)
    3. Return air ticket or onward air ticket to a third destination
    4. One passport-size photograph
  2. Completion of a visa application form (to be provided by the Honorary Consulate).
  3. Only cash payment is accepted at the Consulate, and it must be made upon submission of documents.
  4. Processing time for legalisation is 2 working days, on average.

Charge

Visa application fee is HK$250.

Application of No Objection Certificate (NOC)