🇧🇭 Bahrain visa requirements for Iranian citizens

Entry rules for Iran passport holders

Before traveling to Bahrain, Iranian citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Bahrain government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.

Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Bahrain immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.

How this compares

The Iranian passport ranks #181 worldwide, opening 43 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (13 visa-free, 27 with a visa on arrival and 3 with an eTA). Bahrain is not among them — it is one of the 113 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.

The reverse trip is easier: Bahraini citizens can enter Iran visa-free · 15 days.

Across Western Asia as a whole, 8 of 17 destinations are open to Iranian travelers without arranging a visa in advance.

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