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Bahrain

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Overview

Explore Bahrain...​ 

​Bahrain is a small island nation in the Arabian Gulf known for its rich history, modern skyscrapers, beautiful beaches, and vibrant culture. It is famous for its pearl diving heritage, ancient forts, and the legendary "Tree of Life," which has mysteriously survived in the desert for over 400 years without a known water source.

Fun Fact: The Bahrain International Circuit opened in 2004 as the first Formula One track in the Middle East. 

Bahraini Flag

1-2hrs

Average Flight Time

Manama

Capital City of Bahrain

Arabic

Official Language

Bahraini Dinar

The currency used in Bahrain is the Bahraini dinar (BND), which was introduced in 1965 to replace the Gulf rupee. 

Asia

Asia is the largest and most populous continent, covering about 30% of the Earth’s land area and home to more than 4.7 billion people, roughly 60% of the global population. It is traditionally divided into several regions, each with distinct cultures, languages, and historical influences. Known for its vast diversity, Asia is home to major world economies like China, India, and Japan, as well as iconic landmarks such as the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal, and the Arabian Desert, while also being a centre of innovation, rich traditions, and some of the oldest continuous civilisations on Earth.

GST -1

Time-Zone

All Year

Climate

Bahrain has a hot desert climate, with long, dry summers and mild, short winters. Summers are extremely hot and humid, while winters are cooler and more comfortable. 

Rainfall is rare and mainly occurs in the winter months. Occasional strong winds, like the Shamal, can bring dust storms, especially in summer.

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Country Code: +973

Emergency Contact Numbers

 999        999        999

Visa Guidelines

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Start with the customer – find out what they want and give it to them.

Visa applications? Not exactly riveting, but often essential and always unavoidable.

We’ve done the research and pulled everything together to save you time, effort, and energy.

In the tabs, you can check if your child or student needs a visa for their trip. If they do, you’ll find clear guidance, embassy links, required documents, and step-by-step instructions.

And when it comes to submitting the application, parents really are best placed. After all, no one knows the travelling student better.

Parents should ensure that their child's documents meet the official travel requirements for Bahrain.

If your child requires a visa to travel to Bahrain, please apply using the same passport that holds their UAE residency visa.   

Review the sample documents and the relevant official checklists to ensure that all specific criteria are met.

Passport Validity (Minimum):

  • 6 months after entry into Bahrain

UAE Residency Validity (Minimum):

  • 3 months after expected return to UAE

Parent/Guardian NOC:

  • Required

School/College NOC:

  • Required

To confirm the entry requirements for your child to enter Bahrain, please click here. 

Note: As your child will be travelling as part of a school trip, please select the purpose of the visit as 'General Visit', followed by 'Tourism' to view the available options.

​ We recommend that all minors travelling internationally, without a parent or guardian, carry both a signed parental NOC and a school NOC with them. Samples of each are provided below. This can help to mitigate any potential issues at border control and streamline the immigration process. 

Sample Parent/Guardian NOC

Sample School NOC

Classification

  • Visit Visa (GCC Resident) - eVisa

Entry

  • Single

Validity

  • 3 months from the date of issue

Length of Stay

  • 2 weeks

Application Form

Visa applications are part of the adventure, right?

Contact Details

Embassy of Bahrain, Abu Dhabi

  •  +971 2 665 7500
  •  [email protected]
  • Villa 1-2, West (12), Baynunah Street, Al Bateen District, Abu Dhabi, UAE

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Consulate General of Bahrain, Dubai

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This page was last reviewed on 19 February 2025. We update our content regularly to ensure accuracy.