Bahrain passport → Seychelles

Do Bahraini citizens need a visa for the Seychelles?

Visa on arrival90 days

Bahraini passport holders can get a visa on arrival in the Seychelles for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as visa-free (90 days).

What this means for your trip

Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.

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Seychelles at a glance

Capital: Victoria
Currency: Seychellois rupee (SCR)
Languages: Seychellois Creole, English, French
Calling code: +248
Region: Eastern Africa

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The beautiful beach of "Anse Cocos", La Digue, Seychelles.

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Granite boulders and empty beachesAnse Source d'Argent · Vallée de Mai · Beau Vallon

Seychelles for other passports

BahrainVisa on arrival90 days
IndiaeTA90 days
United StateseTA90 days
United KingdomeTA90 days
United Arab EmirateseTA90 days
ChinaVisa-free90 days
SingaporeeTA90 days
PakistaneTA90 days
BangladesheTA90 days
Sri LankaeTA90 days
NepaleTA90 days
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseTA90 days

Nearby in Eastern Africa for Bahraini passport holders

MauritiusVisa-free90 days
ZambiaVisa-free90 days
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
MalawiVisa on arrival30 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days
RwandaVisa on arrival30 days

Common questions

Do Bahraini citizens need a visa for the Seychelles?

Bahraini passport holders can get a visa on arrival in the Seychelles for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

How long can Bahraini citizens stay in the Seychelles?

Up to 90 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

How many countries can Bahraini citizens visit without a visa?

80 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Bahrain passport ranks #53 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.