Travel purpose
🔑 Conditional Access Available
14 days to 1-year multiple-entry visa (max. stay 90 days). Visa on arrival for Gulf Cooperation Council residents with a validity of more than 3 months and occupation should not be labourers. Visa on arrival for holders of valid visit visa to UAE, UK, US, KSA (excluding Hajj & Umrah visa), Schengen or US Green Card for 2 weeks Single Entry or Three months Multiple Entry.
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Visa on arrival for up to 14 days
14 days
5–7 working days
~7 days
at BLS
₹2,366 (~$25)
14 days. 14 days to 1-year multiple-entry visa (max. stay 90 days). Visa on arrival for Gulf Cooperation Council residents with a validity of more than 3 months and occupation should not be labourers. Visa on arrival for holders of valid visit visa to UAE, UK, US, KSA (excluding Hajj & Umrah visa), Schengen or US Green Card for 2 weeks Single Entry or Three months Multiple Entry.
- •Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)
- •2 recent passport-size photographs
- •Confirmed return flight booking
- •Hotel booking
- •Bank statements for last 3 months
Last verified: 7 May 2026 · Source
All travel purposes
Business
Visa on arrival for up to 14 days
14 days
5–7 working days
~7 days
at BLS
₹2,366 (~$25)
14 days. 14 days to 1-year multiple-entry visa (max. stay 90 days). Visa on arrival for Gulf Cooperation Council residents with a validity of more than 3 months and occupation should not be labourers. Visa on arrival for holders of valid visit visa to UAE, UK, US, KSA (excluding Hajj & Umrah visa), Schengen or US Green Card for 2 weeks Single Entry or Three months Multiple Entry.
- •Valid passport (at least 6 months validity beyond intended stay; 2 blank pages)
- •2 recent passport-size photographs (white background, 35×45 mm)
- •Completed visa application form (obtain from embassy or VFS/BLS centre)
- •Confirmed return / onward flight bookings
- •Hotel / accommodation reservations or invitation letter from host
- •Bank statements for last 3–6 months (sufficient funds for duration of stay)
- •Salary slips / income proof for last 3 months
- •Employment letter with approved leave dates (or business registration if self-employed)
- •Income Tax Returns for last 2 years
- •Cover letter stating purpose of visit and itinerary
- •Travel insurance (recommended)
Last verified: 7 May 2026 · Source
Transit
Visa on arrival for up to 14 days
5–7 working days
Transit requirements vary; check if an airside transit visa (ATV) is needed.
- •Valid passport
- •Confirmed onward flight ticket
- •Visa for destination country (if required)
- •Transit visa (if required for the layover country)
Last verified: 22 Apr 2026 · Source
Transit
No transit visa required
Indian passport holders can transit through Bahrain International Airport without a visa for airside connections.
- •Valid passport
- •Confirmed onward flight ticket
- •Visa for destination country (if required)
- •Transit visa (if required for the layover country)
Last verified: 7 May 2026 · Source