Bahraini passport
As of September 2026, the Bahraini passport grants access to 53 destinations completely visa-free or with a simple online eTA registration. A further 65 countries are reachable via visa on arrival or eVisa — no embassy visit needed. Access is strongest in Africa and Asia. This includes 9 of the 10 ASEAN member countries.
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Visa Rules & Access
As of 08 September 2026, Bahraini citizens have freedom of movement in 5 countries and territories: United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.
As of 08 September 2026, Bahraini citizens have Visa on arrival access to 26 countries and territories: Bangladesh, Burundi, Brunei, Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia, Cambodia, Comoros, Laos, Madagascar, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Nepal, Palau, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu, Tanzania, Samoa, Yemen, and Zimbabwe.
As of 08 September 2026, Bahraini citizens need a visa for 92 countries and territories: Andorra, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Aruba, Belgium, Bulgaria, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Belize, Canada, Central African Republic, Congo, Switzerland, Chile, Cameroon, Costa Rica, Cape Verde, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Algeria, Estonia, Eritrea, Spain, Finland, Fiji, France, Grenada, Gambia, Guadeloupe, Greece, Guyana, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Iceland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kiribati, North Korea, Saint Lucia, Liechtenstein, Lesotho, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Monaco, Montenegro, Saint Martin, Marshall Islands, North Macedonia, Mali, Myanmar, Mongolia, Martinique, Malta, Mexico, Niger, Netherlands, Norway, Nauru, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Paraguay, Romania, Solomon Islands, Sudan, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Somalia, Sint Maarten, Eswatini, Turks and Caicos, Turkmenistan, Tonga, United States of America, Uruguay, Vatican City, Venezuela, Virgin Islands (British), and South Africa.
As of 08 September 2026, Bahraini citizens can travel visa-free to 47 countries and territories: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Bahamas, Botswana, Belarus, China, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Micronesia, Georgia, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Honduras, Haiti, Iran, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Cayman Islands, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Morocco, Macau, Mauritius, Malaysia, Nicaragua, Philippines, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Serbia, Singapore, Suriname, El Salvador, Thailand, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Kosovo, and Zambia.
As of 08 September 2026, Bahraini citizens need an eTA for 6 countries and territories: United Kingdom, Kenya, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and Seychelles.
As of 08 September 2026, Bahraini citizens can apply for an eVisa for 35 countries and territories: Afghanistan, Antigua and Barbuda, Anguilla, Albania, Burkina Faso, Benin, Bhutan, Congo (Dem. Rep.), Cote d'Ivoire, Colombia, Cuba, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, India, Iraq, Liberia, Libya, Moldova, Mauritania, Montserrat, Namibia, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Russian Federation, South Sudan, Sao Tome and Principe, Syria, Chad, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Taiwan, Uganda, and Viet Nam.
Important entry notes
Entry rules may depend on your purpose of travel, length of stay, previous travel history, passport validity, proof of accommodation, onward travel, sufficient funds, and health or insurance requirements.
Before you travel
Visa and entry requirements can change without notice. Always confirm final requirements with the official immigration authority, embassy, or consulate of your destination before booking or traveling.
Last reviewed: September 2026
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