Bahrain passport → United Arab Emirates

Do Bahraini citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?

Visa-free entry

Bahraini passport holders can visit the United Arab Emirates without a visa.

Official entry rules: smartservices.icp.gov.ae

What this means for your trip

Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.

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United Arab Emirates at a glance

Capital: Abu Dhabi
Currency: United Arab Emirates dirham (AED)
Languages: Arabic
Calling code: +971
Region: Western Asia

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United Arab Emirates for other passports

BahrainVisa-free
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free90 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa
CanadaVisa-free90 days

Nearby in Western Asia for Bahraini passport holders

ArmeniaVisa-free120 days
AzerbaijanVisa-free30 days
GeorgiaVisa-free365 days
JordanVisa-free90 days
KuwaitVisa-free
LebanonVisa-free180 days
OmanVisa-free
PalestineVisa-free

Common questions

Do Bahraini citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?

Bahraini passport holders can visit the United Arab Emirates without a visa.

How long can Bahraini citizens stay in the United Arab Emirates?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Bahraini citizens get a visa on arrival in the United Arab Emirates?

You do not need one: entry is visa-free.

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.