Immigration & Visas

All visitors entering the Kingdom of Bahrain need to obtain a visa, except for citizens of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. If you are a national of any other country, you should check www.evisa.gov.bh to ensure that you can obtain a visa on arrival or apply for an electronic visa. Passports must be valid for the duration of your stay in the Kingdom of Bahrain. For more information, please call +973 17139292.

Bahrain Electronic Visa Service

Bahrain Visa: This site allows you to apply for a short-term Visa for travel to Bahrain and have it issued within a short duration

LMRA Counters

If you are starting a new job in Bahrain, proceed to the Labor Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) counters at Bahrain International Airport to where you will undergo the fingerprinting process and be issued your entry permit. The LMRA Counters are located on Level 01 near the Immigration counters and are numbered from 1 to 6, East to West.

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