Do I have to send my passport to get a visa to Bahrain? Is it safe to send a passport?
Yes. You will have to send your original passport, not a copy of it. The Bahrain visa is stamped onto one of your passport pages. Visas can not be processed without your original passport. Due to the importance of your passport, we suggest that you submit your application by a secure method, such as a courier.

Important information

Technical problems

Sample of the business travel requirements for Bahrain for Spanish citizens

1. Requirements for E-visa

   The Government of Bahrain has replaced its system of obtaining visas on arrival with that of issuing electronic visas. The ETA is an authorization from the Government to enter Bahrain. It is the equivalent of a visa but no label or stamp is put on the passport.

   To request it it is necessary:

   • Have a passport with a minimum validity of 6 months upon entry and with a blank visa page
   • Check sufficient funds
   • Have flight reservation showing entry and exit
   • Have hotel reservation
   • Have the required documentation for the next destination

   To start processing, please fill out the CIBTvisas Bahrain questionnaire included in this application guide and upload it securely

   All questions must be answered in their entirety as they are mandatory fields for the Government website. Once approved, CIBTvisas will send the approval document to the applicant to present at the entrance to Bahrain.

    

2. Copy of passport

   A legible photocopy of the applicant’s passport information and data sheet (s)

3. Business cover letter

   You must provide a business cover letter from the applicant’s Spanish employer. The letter must be printed on letterhead that shows the postal address of the company in Spain. You can use our sample business cover letter which can be found here .

   All business presentation letters should be addressed to the corresponding consulate. The address of the consulate can be found here

4. Travel reservation

   Proof of travel reservation. This should be presented as:

   • A copy of the flight reservation showing the entry and exit of the country
   • Copy of hotel confirmation
5. Visa validity

   This visa is valid from the date of issue. Entry must be made within 30 days of visa approval and exit can be made after the visa has expired, as long as the maximum stay is not exceeded.

   The maximum stay allowed is 30 days. If you want to extend the time of stay, you must go to the Nationality and Residency Affairs office (NPRA) in Bahrain and pay a cost for the visa extension. Obtaining the visa extension and the extension time strictly depends on the Migration Authorities.

   The length of stay allowed in the country is strictly linked to the consular decision and may vary depending on the different cases.

6. Visa application form

   A fully filled out Bahrain electronic visa form that you can find in the CIBTvisas application guide

7. CIBTvisas order confirmation

   Please provide the CIBTvisas order form included in this application guide

   Please remember that all payments made by credit card will be made when the visa processing process has been completed.

    

8. Previous trips to China and areas affected by COVID-19

   Bahrain has temporarily suspended the issuance of visas and entry to applicants who have been to China or other areas affected by COVID-19 in the past 14 days.

Important information

Technical problems

Requirements for a tourist trip to Bahrain Tourist Visa Requirements for Spanish citizens

1. Requirements for E-visa

   The Government of Bahrain has replaced its system of obtaining visas on arrival with that of issuing electronic visas. The ETA is an authorization from the Government to enter Bahrain. It is the equivalent of a visa but no label or stamp is put on the passport.

   To request it it is necessary:

   • Have a passport with a minimum validity of 6 months upon entry and with a blank visa page
   • Check sufficient funds
   • Have flight reservation showing entry and exit
   • Have hotel reservation
   • Have the required documentation for the next destination

   To start processing, please fill out the CIBTvisas Bahrain questionnaire included in this application guide and upload it securely at https://cibtvisas.com/upload-forms?service=evisas

   All questions must be answered in their entirety as they are mandatory fields for the Government website. Once approved, CIBTvisas will send the approval document to the applicant to present at the entrance to Bahrain.

    

2. Copy of passport

   A legible photocopy of the applicant’s passport information and data sheet (s)

3. Travel reservation

   Proof of travel reservation. This should be presented as:

   • A copy of the flight reservation showing the entry and exit of the country
   • Copy of hotel confirmation
4. Visa validity

   This visa is valid from the date of issue. Entry must be made within 30 days of visa approval and exit can be made after the visa has expired, as long as the maximum stay is not exceeded.

   The maximum stay allowed is 30 days. If you want to extend the time of stay, you must go to the Nationality and Residency Affairs office (NPRA) in Bahrain and pay a cost for the visa extension. Obtaining the visa extension and the extension time strictly depends on the Migration Authorities.

   The length of stay allowed in the country is strictly linked to the consular decision and may vary depending on the different cases.

5. Visa application form

   A fully filled out Bahrain electronic visa form that you can find in the CIBTvisas application guide

6. CIBTvisas order confirmation

   Please provide the CIBTvisas order form included in this application guide

   Please remember that all payments made by credit card will be made when the visa processing process has been completed.

    

7. Previous trips to China and areas affected by COVID-19

   Bahrain has temporarily suspended the issuance of visas and entry to applicants who have been to China or other areas affected by COVID-19 in the past 14 days.