Apply for a Bahrain Visa from the US - Bahrain E-Visa Application Process

Do US citizens need a Bahrain visa?

Yes, US nationals must have a valid visa when travelling to Bahrain for tourism purposes. Bahrain does not offer visa-free entry to US citizens, whether travelling for tourism or business purposes.

Bahrain offers an e-visa, providing a convenient method for tourist visa applications. US citizens can easily apply for their Bahrain e-visa on Atlys or the government portal.

Are US green card holders eligible for a Bahrain e-visa?

Yes, most US green card holders can apply for a Bahrain e-visa. However, eligibility is determined by the applicant's home country. Fortunately, over 200 countries are eligible for the Bahrain e-visa.

Can US citizens get a Bahrain visa on arrival?

Yes, Us citizens can apply for a Bahrain visa on arrival, allowing you to stay there for 2 weeks. However, a visa on arrival is not guaranteed.

To simplify entry into Bahrain, apply for a Bahrain e-visa on Atlys before travelling.

Bahrain visa requirements for US citizens

Before applying for your Bahrain e-visa for US citizens, ensure that you have the following documents:

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  Passport: You'll need a scanned copy of your passport's bio-data page. Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months from your travel date."

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  Photo: Upload a recently taken passport-sized photo.

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  Flight ticket: Submit an approved return flight ticket.

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  Hotel reservations: Provide proof of where you will stay in Bahrain.

When applying through Atlys, you can upload your documents directly or with your computer or smartphone camera.

Bahrain visa cost for US nationals

The Bahrain e-visa fee for US citizens is BHD 9 (approximately $45*).

*The visa fees can change without notice and will be charged according to the exchange rate on the day of your application.

Applying for a Bahrain e-visa

Atlys shows you the possible options to apply for your visa, ensuring our readers have a complete perspective. You can apply for your Bahrain visa through Atlys or the government portal.

Applying through Atlys

For a seamless application experience, here is a guide on how to obtain your visa through Atlys:

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  Visit Atlys: Go to the Atlys website.

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  Provide your documents: Upload your photo and valid passport using your laptop or smartphone camera.

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  Verify your details: Double-check all the information provided to ensure accuracy.

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  Pay the visa fee: Submit your application by paying the visa fee.

Applying through the government portal

The Bahrain visa for US citizens can be applied for through the government portal using the following guide:

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  Visit the portal: Go to the government portal and click "Apply for a visa "under the visa service tab.

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  Choose the visa type: State your travel purpose and nationality. After that, a new tab will open where you must select your visa type.

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  Complete the form: Complete the application form by providing your personal, travel, and other required details.

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  Upload your documents: Submit the necessary documents, ensuring they are no larger than 2MB and are in JPG, BMP, or PDF format.

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  Pay the visa fee: To submit your application, proceed with the payment process to pay the visa fee of BHD 9 ($24). Note that most international BHD transactions will have a surge charge of 5%. To avoid any additional charges, use Atlys.

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  Receive your visa: After visa payment, your visa will take 18 days to process. Once approved, you will receive your visa via email.

Receive your approved Bahrain e-visa

After you have submitted your application, your visa will take 23 days to process. Ensure that you apply for your visa in advance to allow sufficient time for processing.

Through Atlys:

After your visa is approved, you will receive a notification from Atlys informing you that your visa is approved and ready for download.

Through the government portal:

After approval, you will receive your visa via the email you provided during the application process.

Here is a sample of the Bahrain e-visa:

Bahrain e-visa details for US citizens

How to check your Bahrain visa status

To stay updated about the status of your visa, you can do a Bahrain visa status check using the following guide:

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  Visit the Bahrain government portal.

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  Click "Check application status" under the visa service section.

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  Provide the required details, including your passport, reference number, and date of birth.

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  Submit the details to see your visa status.

Atlys will provide you with constant updates through processing your visa, and once it is approved, you will be notified.

Processing time of the Bahrain visa

The Bahrain e-visa takes 23 days to process. However, when applying through Atlys, you are guaranteed to receive your visa within 22 days.

Various factors can affect the processing time, so ensure to apply for your visa 3 weeks before you travel.

Bahrain e-visa stay and validity period

With an approved e-visa, you can enter Bahrain once and stay for 2 weeks. The visa will be valid for 90 days.