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This information is for people travelling on a full 鈥楤ritish citizen鈥� passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government鈥檚 understanding of Bahrain鈥檚 current rules for the most common types of travel.

The authorities in Bahrain set and enforce entry rules. If you鈥檙e not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the . 聽

Passport validity requirements

To enter Bahrain, your passport must have an 鈥榚xpiry date鈥� at least 6 months after the date you arrive.聽聽

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.

You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.

If you are a dual Bahraini / UK national the authorities may require you to enter and exit Bahrain on a Bahrain travel document only.

If you are not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the聽 or Bahrain鈥檚聽 Nationality, Passports and Residency Affairs .

Visa requirements

You must have a visa to visit Bahrain.

Applying for a visa

You can get a visa:

• in advance
• in advance from the
• on arrival

Visas are automatically issued for a 2-week period, but聽visit visas for stays of up to 6 months are also available. You may be asked to provide evidence of onward or return travel when you apply. 聽

You cannot start employment in Bahrain if you enter on a visit visa.聽

If you overstay your visa, there could be penalties, legal issues and your work visa could be cancelled.

You can apply to renew your visa at the at the Ministry of Interior.

Applying for residency

You can apply for residency through the .

You can be fined if you overstay your legal residency.聽聽

Travel bans聽

You may be prevented from leaving Bahrain if you:

• are subject to a travel ban
• are involved in legal proceedings
• have unpaid debt
• are a child subject to a custody dispute

If you鈥檙e involved in a dispute, including civil and criminal disputes or immigration violation, you may be stopped from leaving the country. The travel ban will not be lifted until the issue is resolved. You may not know you鈥檙e subject to a travel ban until you try to leave or enter Bahrain. You can check with the 聽to see whether you鈥檙e subject to a travel ban.

Vaccine requirements

To enter Bahrain, you must have a certificate to prove you鈥檝e had a yellow fever vaccination if you鈥檙e coming from a .

For full details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see .

Customs rules

There are strict rules about . You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.