A clear path to your application
The right application channel depends on your destination and where you legally live.
Prepare your application
Start with the official document list for your passport, purpose and legal residence.
Submit through the official channel
Follow the official instructions for where and how to submit.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Details that can change your plans
Check whether you need a local guarantor
If no visa can be obtained directly for your nationality, NPRA says a local airline, hotel, travel agency, company or citizen may apply as guarantor.
Official guidanceBahrain at a glance
- Capital
- Manama
- Currency
- BHD
- Calling code
- +973
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from North Korea need a visa for Bahrain?
For tourism in Bahrain, travelers using an ordinary passport from North Korea should obtain a visa before travel.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Check Bahrain visa eligibility and application status
Use the government portal to see available products, submit an application or retrieve its status.
Read Bahrain’s visitor entry conditions
NPRA’s general terms cover passport, return ticket, residence address and visitor support requirements. Your selected visa may add product-specific conditions, and visa issuance does not guarantee admission.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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