Russia passport → Bahrain

Do Russian citizens need a visa for Bahrain?

Visa on arrival14 days

Russian 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

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Bahrain for other passports

RussiaVisa 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 Russian passport holders

ArmeniaVisa-free180 days
AzerbaijanVisa-free90 days
GeorgiaVisa-free365 days
JordanVisa-free90 days
OmanVisa-free30 days
PalestineVisa-free
QatarVisa-free90 days
Saudi ArabiaVisa-free90 days

Common questions

Do Russian citizens need a visa for Bahrain?

Russian 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 Russian 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 Russian citizens visit without a visa?

115 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Russia passport ranks #36 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.