New Zealand passport → Bahrain
Do New Zealander citizens need a visa for Bahrain?
New Zealander passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Bahrain for up to 14 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
Apply on the official site: evisa.gov.bh
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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Bahrain at a glance
- Capital
- Manama
- Currency
- Bahraini dinar (BHD)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +973
- Region
- Western Asia
Bahrain for other passports
- New ZealandVisa on arrival14 days
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 New Zealander passport holders
Common questions
Do New Zealander citizens need a visa for Bahrain?
New Zealander passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Bahrain for up to 14 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can New Zealander citizens stay in Bahrain?
Up to 14 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can New Zealander citizens visit without a visa?
154 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The New Zealand passport ranks #10 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.