Bahrain · entry
Help with your Bahrain entry application
govr.me is an independent, private application-assistance service, not a government website. Authorities set eligibility, official fees, processing times and decisions. You can apply directly through official government channels.
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Pick the permit that fits your trip — the full price breakdown is shown before payment.
Pick the permit that fits your trip — the full price breakdown is shown before payment.
Bahrain
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Bahrain
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How it works
Choose your country, enter your passport details and travel dates. A few minutes — saved as you go.
Government fee plus our processing fee, itemised in full before you pay. Nothing hidden.
The moment it's issued we email your entry straight to you — print it or carry it on your phone.
Before you apply
Applying for your Bahrain travel authorisation
Bahrain's travel authorisation is issued by Bahrain Ministry of Interior — NPRA. govr.me is a private, independent service — we are not a government department. We check your documents, complete the official form and submit your application for you. You can also apply yourself, directly and for the government fee only, at the official portal authority website.
What it costs
Prices in USD. Our fee pays for our help only; it does not buy a faster government decision. Applying directly at the official portal costs the government fee alone.
Passport
- Valid for at least 6 months from your application date.
- At least 1 blank page.
Photo
- Size: 200 × 200 px
- Background: white
- Format: JPG, up to 500 KB
- 200 × 200 px
- Within last 6 months
Documents you'll need
- Coloured passport bio-page scan
- Recent passport-style photo (white background)
- Confirmed return / onward ticket
- Hotel booking
- Bank statement (some nationalities)
How the application works
- Select permit type + nationality
- Fill personal & travel details
- Upload passport + photo
- Pay → entry PDF
Payment: travel application; Mastercard; BENEFIT (local). Email PDF within 3–5 days; downloadable from "Track Application".
Do
- Check whether you qualify for a permit on arrival before paying — it is cheaper.
- Ensure your passport has 6+ months validity beyond your stay.
- Upload a clear, recent photo against a plain white wall.
- List a real hotel booking; immigration may verify on arrival.
- Carry a printed copy of the entry PDF when boarding.
- Use the same name spelling exactly as on your passport.
Don't
- Don't attempt to use an old or damaged passport — torn pages cause automatic rejection.
- Don't submit selfie-style photos with poor lighting or background clutter.
- Don't overstay; fines are BHD 5/day with re-entry ban risk.
- Don't attempt paid work on a tourist permit.
- Don't drive across the King Fahd Causeway (to Saudi Arabia) without checking the entry rules for both countries.
- Don't submit duplicate applications — they delay processing.
Why applications are refused
Decisions rest entirely with Bahrain Ministry of Interior — NPRA. The most common reasons an application is turned down:
- Passport validity less than 6 months.
- Photograph fails NPRA's automated validation (low resolution, wrong background, glasses).
- Previous Bahrain overstay or deportation in the system.
- Mismatch between passport name and application form.
- Incomplete travel itinerary (missing return ticket / hotel).
Important for Bahrain
- A permit on arrival ($13) is cheaper than the online permit ($29) for the same 14-day product if you're eligible — the online permit lets you skip airport queues.
- ~70 nationalities (UK, US, Canada, Australia, NZ, EU, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, etc.) qualify for a permit on arrival.
govr.me is an independent travel-document assistance service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any government, embassy or consulate. Requirements and fees are set by Bahrain Ministry of Interior — NPRA and can change — always confirm the current rules on the official portal (authority website) before you travel. Powered by IRCC FZCO.