How Indian passport holders get a visa for Bahrain: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: eVisa — apply online before travel
- Government fee: 2-week single-entry visit eVisa: around BHD 9 (~₹2,000 / ~$24). Service fees may apply. Visa on arrival (eligible category): from BHD 5.
- Processing time: eVisa: usually 3–5 working days. Visa on arrival: issued immediately at Bahrain International Airport
- Maximum stay: Visit eVisa (2 weeks): up to 14 days, single entry. Longer-stay eVisa tiers (3-month and 1-year multi-entry) are also available.
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 72/100
Documents you'll need
- Indian passport valid at least 6 months
- Recent passport-size colour photo
- Confirmed hotel reservation in Bahrain
- Confirmed return / onward flight ticket
- 3-month bank statement showing min. BHD 300 closing balance, OR a copy of a valid US / UK / Schengen visa as proof of funds
- Credit / debit card for fee payment
How & where to apply
Apply online at the official Bahrain eVisa portal (evisa.gov.bh). Indians holding a valid US, UK, Schengen, EU or GCC residence permit can opt for a visa on arrival instead. Bahrain eVisa portal (official)
Transit & connections
No transit visa needed for airside connections. A transit visa is only required if you leave the airport.
How Bahrain compares in the Gulf & Middle East
With an ease score of 72/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. Bahrain uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | eVisa — apply online before travel | 2-week single-entry visit eVisa: around BHD 9 (~₹2,000 / ~$24). Service fees may apply. Visa on arrival (eligible category): from BHD 5. | eVisa: usually 3–5 working days. Visa on arrival: issued immediately at Bahrain International Airport |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | Free visa on arrival — pre-book hotel via Discover Qatar | Visa on arrival is free. (The Hayya e-visa alternative costs QAR 100.) Note: the Discover Qatar hotel booking is a paid commercial cost, not a government fee. | Visa on arrival is issued immediately at the immigration counter |
| 🇦🇪 UAE (Dubai) | eVisa — pre-arranged before travel | From about AED 250 (varies by visa duration & type). Visa on arrival for the special category below is AED 253. Airline / VFS service fees are extra — confirm exact pricing on the official portal. | Pre-arranged eVisa: usually 3–5 working days. Visa on arrival (eligible category): up to 48 hours |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | eVisa — Royal Oman Police portal | 10-day single entry (26E): OMR 5 (~₹1,100 / ~$13). 30-day single entry (26N/26M): OMR 20 (~₹4,300 / ~$52). 1-year multi-entry (36M, 30 days per visit): OMR 50 (~₹10,800 / ~$130). Fees are non-refundable. | Usually 1–3 working days; can be faster |
| 🇯🇴 Jordan | eVisa — apply online before travel | Single-entry eVisa: JOD 40 (~₹4,800 / ~$56). Double-entry: JOD 60. Multiple-entry: JOD 120. Jordan Pass (which waives the visa fee for stays of 3+ nights) is NOT available for Indian passport holders. | Typically 1–3 working days |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | Sticker visa via VFS — eVisa / VOA only with US, UK or Schengen visa | Sticker tourist visa via VFS: approximately SAR 480 total including visa fee + mandatory medical insurance + VAT (~₹10,500 / ~$128). eVisa (only if holding US/UK/Schengen visa): similar ~SAR 480 total. Plus VFS service charges. Umrah package costs are separate. | Sticker visa via VFS: typically 5–10 working days. eVisa (eligible holders): 24–48 hours. Visa on arrival (eligible holders): issued at the airport. |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | eVisa — limited eligibility, often via sponsor | eVisa fee around KWD 3 (~₹860 / ~$10) where eligible. In practice most Indian tourists apply through a sponsor or relative in Kuwait, which adds service/sponsorship fees. No visa on arrival for ordinary Indian passport holders. | Around 1–3 working days where eligible; sponsor-based applications can take longer |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
Apply only via the official evisa.gov.bh portal — third-party sites typically overcharge. The bank-statement requirement is the most common reason for refusal; submit a stamped statement in English. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://www.evisa.gov.bh/
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Bahrain?
eVisa — apply online before travel. Apply only via the official evisa.gov.bh portal — third-party sites typically overcharge. The bank-statement requirement is the most common reason for refusal; submit a stamped statement in English.
What documents do Indians need for a Bahrain visa?
Indian passport valid at least 6 months; Recent passport-size colour photo; Confirmed hotel reservation in Bahrain; Confirmed return / onward flight ticket; 3-month bank statement showing min. BHD 300 closing balance, OR a copy of a valid US / UK / Schengen visa as proof of funds; Credit / debit card for fee payment
How long does a Bahrain visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: eVisa: usually 3–5 working days. Visa on arrival: issued immediately at Bahrain International Airport. Government fee: 2-week single-entry visit eVisa: around BHD 9 (~₹2,000 / ~$24). Service fees may apply. Visa on arrival (eligible category): from BHD 5.. Maximum stay: Visit eVisa (2 weeks): up to 14 days, single entry. Longer-stay eVisa tiers (3-month and 1-year multi-entry) are also available..
How do Indians apply for a Bahrain visa?
Apply online at the official Bahrain eVisa portal (evisa.gov.bh). Indians holding a valid US, UK, Schengen, EU or GCC residence permit can opt for a visa on arrival instead. Official source: https://www.evisa.gov.bh/
Is a Bahrain visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 72/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Bahrain visa online or on arrival?
Bahrain uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
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