Apply for your eVisa
Prepare your documents, submit your application, and check your approval before travel.
Prepare your application
Check your passport and residence on the NPRA eligibility screen, select the visa product and upload its required documents.
Submit through the official channel
Use Bahrain visitor eVisa. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Travel preparation checklist
Check each item’s requirement level and the conditions that apply.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Processing time
Check the estimated decision time before making travel plans.
3–5 working days
Approximate online-application time; exceptional cases may take longer.
A processing estimate is not a guaranteed travel date.
Entry conditions and exceptions
Check whether these rules affect your eligibility, application, or arrival.
Check documents for the selected visa product
NPRA’s three-month multiple-entry product asks for a hotel booking or local address, return ticket and three months of bank statements showing regular income of at least USD 1,000. Other products can differ.
Official guidanceApplication and issuance fees are separate
For the three-month multiple-entry eVisa, NPRA lists BHD 5 for the nonrefundable application and BHD 12 for issuance. Other visa products have different charges; check the eligibility screen before paying.
Official guidanceCheck the stay length for your Bahrain visa product
Bahrain's permitted stay depends on the visa type. After checking eligibility, open “See conditions” for each available visa to confirm its validity and permitted stay. If a visa is issued, follow the dates and conditions shown on it.
Official guidanceBefore and during your visit to Bahrain
Check application details before paying
Submitted applications cannot be edited. NPRA instructs applicants to request cancellation using the registered email and reference number, then apply again.
Save the application reference number
Use it to check status and pay after approval. If it is lost, contact NPRA from the same email used to apply.
Bahrain travel essentials
- Capital
- Manama
- Currency
- BHD
- Calling code
- +973
Bahrain entry questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Bahrain?
For tourism in Bahrain, ordinary passport holders from Sri Lanka need an eVisa before travel. Bahrain's permitted stay depends on the visa type. After checking eligibility, open “See conditions” for each available visa to confirm its validity and permitted stay. If a visa is issued, follow the dates and conditions shown on it.
How long does a decision take?
3–5 working days. Approximate online-application time; exceptional cases may take longer.
How long can I stay in Bahrain?
Bahrain's permitted stay depends on the visa type. After checking eligibility, open “See conditions” for each available visa to confirm its validity and permitted stay. If a visa is issued, follow the dates and conditions shown on it.
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 visa and entry guidance
Confirm Bahrain’s requirements directly with government authorities.
Open Bahrain visitor eVisa
Check your passport and residence on the NPRA eligibility screen, select the visa product and upload its required documents.
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.
Who this guide covers
Short tourist visits to Bahrain with an ordinary Sri Lanka passport. Residence, travel documents, and purpose can affect the rules. Confirm the official guidance before travel; border authorities decide admission and your permitted stay.
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