Iran passport → Bahrain
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Bahrain?
Iranian passport holders need a visa for Bahrain, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
Heads-up: some sources list this route as eVisa.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Bahrain at a glance
- Capital
- Manama
- Currency
- Bahraini dinar (BHD)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +973
- Region
- Western Asia
Bahrain for other passports
- IranVisa required
IndiaVisa on arrival14 days
United StatesVisa on arrival14 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival14 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free
ChinaVisa on arrival14 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival14 days
PakistanVisa on arrival14 days
BangladeshVisa on arrival14 days
Sri LankaVisa on arrival14 days
NepalVisa on arrival14 days
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippinesVisa on arrival14 days
Nearby in Western Asia for Iranian passport holders
Common questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Bahrain?
Iranian passport holders need a visa for Bahrain, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Iranian citizens stay in Bahrain?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Iranian citizens get a visa on arrival in Bahrain?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Iranian citizens visit without a visa?
36 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Iran passport ranks #88 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.