Bahrain eVisa Requirements for Citizens of the United States

Before initiating their plans for Bahrain, we recommend reading the visa conditions for United States citizens. They detail the countries US nationals can visit with an online visa and what requirements they must meet.

Americans used to frequent international travel will find the eVisa requisites easy to meet.

The main requirements for the Bahrain eVisa include the following:

• American passport valid for the duration of the stay in Bahrain, or the validity period of the eVisa, whichever is longer
• Digital photograph of the passport’s biographical page
• Valid bank card to pay the Bahrain eVisa processing fee
• Email address
• Proof of onward travel such as a return air ticket

US visitors with a passport set to expire within 6 months from the arrival date in Bahrain are advised to submit it for renewal with their local authorities before requesting their eVisa. They must also ensure their bank card has been activated for online payments.

They should also share some further details such as proof of onward travel. Since the petition process for the eVisa is online, we recommend using an email address they frequently access.

Citizens of the United States who confirm the eVisa suits their travel needs and comply with the minimum requirements can proceed to the eVisa form. It is available through an online questionnaire that usually takes 15 to 20 minutes to fill in.

US applicants will be required to share some personal information along with their passport details:

• Full name
• Gender
• Date of birth
• Country of birth
• Present occupation
• Purpose of visit
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Passport number
• Nationality
• Passport expiry date

After answering these questions, American applicants will be required to upload the necessary documentation, such as their passport’s biographical page, and confirm their travel itinerary.

It is very important to ensure the application form’s information is accurate and matches the US passport. Mistakes could delay approval or lead to rejection.

Once US citizens have submitted their requests, the Government of Bahrain evaluates them. The processing period usually takes from 5 to 8 business days.

American citizens are advised to submit their eVisa petition more than 8 days before their trip to allow for busy tourist periods.

If the application form has been correctly filled in, US citizens will be issued a confirmation email informing them of their eVisa approval. The online platform allows you to save the eVisa as a PDF or print it directly for your convenience.

The approved Bahrain eVisa is linked directly to the registered US passport. This is especially important for Americans with dual citizenship or if they have had to replace their passport after their eVisa petition.

If you travel to Bahrain with a different passport to the one you used to apply for your eVisa, you will not be able to use the visa and will have to request another one.

US travelers can use the eVisa at Bahrain International Airport. Once they land, they must head straight to the queues exclusive for eVisa holders to save time.

They must submit their passport and approved eVisa to border officials for inspection and be granted entry.

Most types of Bahrain eVisa for Americans can also be used to enter the country by land via the King Fahd Causeway. Only the GCC Visit Visa cannot be used by land.

It is essential to abide by the authorized dates on the type of eVisa granted. Overstaying their permitted days is not allowed.

If American visitors need to prolong their stay more than initially planned, they must apply for a Visitor Visa at the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs office (NPRA) and pay the subsequent fee.