Bahrain Guide: Visas & Permits

Which documents do you need when going to Bahrain? What are the regulations on visas and residence permits? Our legal guide will help you understand the paperwork you need to complete before moving to Bahrain.

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  Introduction

  Documentation required to enter Bahrain

  The movement of foreigners is tightly controlled in Bahrain, and issuing of visas and other permits is subject to strict bureaucratic procedures.

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  Visas

  How to obtain a visa

  Visas are required by most visitors to Bahrain, whether on holiday or business trips or intending to live and work there.

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  Types of Visa

  What sort of visa do I need?

  All nationals of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states (i.e. the six Gulf states) and British citizens (by birth) may enter Bahrain without a visa and receive an entry stamp in their passport.

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  Citizenship

  Is it possible to become a national of Bahrain?

  As a foreigner, you won’t be granted rights of citizenship in Bahrain.

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