United Arab Emirates passport → Bahrain
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Bahrain?
Visa-free entry
Emirati passport holders can visit Bahrain without a visa.
Official entry rules: evisa.gov.bh
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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Bahrain at a glance
- Capital
- Manama
- Currency
- Bahraini dinar (BHD)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +973
- Region
- Western Asia
Bahrain for other passports
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 Emirati passport holders
Common questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Bahrain?
Emirati passport holders can visit Bahrain without a visa.
How long can Emirati citizens stay in Bahrain?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Emirati citizens get a visa on arrival in Bahrain?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Emirati citizens visit without a visa?
172 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The United Arab Emirates passport ranks #1 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.