# 🇧🇭 Bahrain — visa routes

> Verified visa and immigration data for Bahrain from VisaPassage.
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19 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review.

## Short visits by passport

- **United States**: eVisa · apply before travel
- **United Kingdom**: eVisa · apply before travel
- **Germany**: eVisa · apply before travel
- **India**: eVisa · apply before travel
- **Canada**: eVisa · apply before travel
- **Australia**: eVisa · apply before travel

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## Visit

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bahrain Visa on Arrival | Visa on arrival · typically eligible | 14 days | BHD 5 | — | — |
| Bahrain Tourist eVisa | eVisa · typically eligible | 14 days | BHD 9 | — | 5 days |
| Bahrain eVisa for GCC Residents | eVisa · typically eligible | 90 days | — | — | 5 days |
| Bahrain Business eVisa | eVisa · typically eligible | 90 days | BHD 16 | — | 5 days |

- **Bahrain Visa on Arrival** — Key documents: Passport, Return ticket, Proof of accommodation, Visa fee payment · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: evisa.gov.bh
- **Bahrain Tourist eVisa** — Key documents: Passport, Passport photo, Confirmed return ticket, Proof of accommodation, Proof of funds, Payment of visa fee · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: evisa.gov.bh
- **Bahrain eVisa for GCC Residents** — Key documents: Passport, GCC residence permit, Passport photo, Proof of accommodation · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: evisa.gov.bh
- **Bahrain Business eVisa** — Key documents: Passport, Passport photo, Invitation or company letter, Proof of accommodation, Proof of funds, Return ticket · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: evisa.gov.bh

## Study & Training

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bahrain Student Visa and Residence Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | BHD 40 | — | 3 days |

- **Bahrain Student Visa and Residence Permit** — Key documents: Passport, University enrolment letter, Applicant or representative ID, Passport photo · Rights: Study: Full-time enrolment at the sponsoring institution. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: npra.gov.bh

## Work & Self-Employment

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Self-sponsorship residence via sole establishment | Available | — | — | — | — |
| Bahrain Flexible Work Permit (self-sponsored) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |
| Golden Residency Visa (entrepreneur/talent track) and investor residence | Available | — | — | — | — |
| Bahrain Work Permit (LMRA, employer-sponsored) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | BHD 195 | — | — |

- **Self-sponsorship residence via sole establishment** — Bahrain has no dedicated freelancer visa; freelancers commonly register an Individual Establishment (sole proprietorship) and obtain a self-sponsored investor residence permit (2-, 5- or 10-year self-sponsorship options), with successful self-employed residents later eligible for the 10-year Golden Residency. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: setupinbahrain.com
- **Bahrain Flexible Work Permit (self-sponsored)** — Key documents: Passport, Proof of self-support, Passport photo, Health insurance / health-care fee · Rights: Work: Work for multiple employers or self-employed; excludes government and some restricted jobs. · Study: Permitted subject to enrolment rules. · Residency after 5 years · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: lmra.gov.bh
- **Golden Residency Visa (entrepreneur/talent track) and investor residence** — Founders of Bahrain-registered companies can self-sponsor an investor residence permit, and the 10-year renewable Golden Residency includes tracks for entrepreneurs/talented individuals and business investors (BHD 100,000 in a Bahraini company). · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: goldenresidency.gov.bh
- **Bahrain Work Permit (LMRA, employer-sponsored)** — Key documents: Passport, Employment contract, Passport photo, Medical examination, Employer LMRA registration · Rights: Work: Work permitted only for the sponsoring LMRA employer/role. · Study: Permitted alongside work, subject to enrolment rules. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Can sponsor dependants if monthly income meets the threshold (BHD 400+). · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: lmra.gov.bh

## Invest & Capital

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Golden Residency Visa | Available | — | — | — | — |
| Bahrain Golden Residency - Property Owner | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | BHD 305 | — | 5 days |
| Bahrain Self-Sponsorship Residence Permit (Property Owner) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |
| Bahrain Self-Sponsorship Residence Permit (Investor) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |

- **Golden Residency Visa** — 10-year renewable residency for property investors (threshold cut to BHD 130,000 / ~USD 345,000 in 2026), long-term workers earning BHD 2,000+/month, retirees, and talented individuals; mixed program also accepting real estate (overlaps residence_by_property). · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: imidaily.com
- **Bahrain Golden Residency - Property Owner** — Key documents: Passport, Title deed(s), Bank statements, Health insurance, Proof of residential address, Passport photo · Rights: Work: May reside and seek work; a separate LMRA work permit is needed for employment. · Study: Permitted. · Residency: 10-year permit, indefinitely renewable while ownership and criteria are maintained. · Family: Can sponsor spouse, children and parents with no age limit. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: npra.gov.bh
- **Bahrain Self-Sponsorship Residence Permit (Property Owner)** — Key documents: Passport, Title deed, Health insurance, Bank statements, Passport photo · Rights: Study: Permitted. · Residency: Renewable 2/5/10-year permit while ownership is maintained; not permanent residence. · Family: Can sponsor dependants subject to rules. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: npra.gov.bh
- **Bahrain Self-Sponsorship Residence Permit (Investor)** — Key documents: Passport, Commercial Registration (CR), Bank deposit certificate, Proof of income, Health insurance, Passport photo · Rights: Work: May manage and work in the owned company; broader employment needs an LMRA permit. · Study: Permitted. · Residency: Renewable 2/5/10-year permit tied to the company; not permanent residence. · Family: Can sponsor dependants subject to income and rules. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: npra.gov.bh

## Retire & Lifestyle

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bahrain Self-Sponsorship Residence Permit (Retired) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 40 days |
| Bahrain Golden Residency - Retirees | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | BHD 305 | — | 5 days |

- **Bahrain Self-Sponsorship Residence Permit (Retired)** — Key documents: Passport, Retirement evidence, SIO service statement, Proof of income, Bank deposit certificate, Health insurance, Bank statements · Rights: Study: Permitted. · Residency: Renewable 2/5/10-year permit; not permanent residence. · Family: Can sponsor dependants subject to income and rules. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: npra.gov.bh
- **Bahrain Golden Residency - Retirees** — Key documents: Passport, Proof of pension/income, Bank statements, Health insurance, Passport photo · Rights: Work: May reside; employment would require a separate LMRA work permit. · Study: Permitted. · Residency: 10-year permit, indefinitely renewable while criteria are met. · Family: Can sponsor spouse, children and parents with no age limit. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: goldenresidency.gov.bh

## Family & Origin

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bahrain Family Visit eVisa | eVisa · typically eligible | 90 days | BHD 16 | — | 5 days |
| Bahrain Dependants Residence Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | BHD 95 | — | 3 days |

- **Bahrain Family Visit eVisa** — Key documents: Passport, Passport photo, Proof of family relationship, Resident relative's details, Proof of accommodation, Return ticket · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: evisa.gov.bh
- **Bahrain Dependants Residence Permit** — Key documents: Passport, Proof of relationship, Sponsor's CPR and permit, Proof of sponsor income, Health insurance, Passport photo · Rights: Study: Dependants may enrol in school/study. · Residency: Tied to and renewed with the sponsor's permit. · Family: Covers spouse and children (under 24 via LMRA; over 24 and parents via NPRA at higher income). · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: lmra.gov.bh

## Special Categories

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bahrain Golden Residency - Talented Individuals | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | BHD 305 | — | 10 days |
| Bahrain Golden Residency - Long-Serving Professional | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | BHD 305 | — | 5 days |

- **Bahrain Golden Residency - Talented Individuals** — Key documents: Passport, Evidence of talent/recognition, Bank statements, Health insurance, Passport photo · Rights: Work: May reside and seek work; a separate LMRA work permit is needed for employment. · Study: Permitted. · Residency: 10-year permit, indefinitely renewable while criteria are met; committee approval required. · Family: Can sponsor spouse, children and parents with no age limit. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: goldenresidency.gov.bh
- **Bahrain Golden Residency - Long-Serving Professional** — Key documents: Passport, Salary / SIO statement, Bank statements, Health insurance, Proof of residential address, Passport photo · Rights: Work: May reside and seek work, but a separate LMRA work permit is needed to be employed. · Study: Permitted. · Residency: 10-year permit, indefinitely renewable while criteria are met; functions as long-term residence. · Family: Can sponsor spouse, children and parents with no age limit (same fees per dependant). · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: goldenresidency.gov.bh

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