Bahrain International Airport Transit Visa 2026
Airside transit at BAH is visa-free for all. Bahrain e-visa is available online for 100+ nationalities.
Airside transit zone at Bahrain International Airport
BAH has a modern airside transit facility. Gulf Air primary carrier — connections to Europe, Asia, Africa via Bahrain.
Usually need a transit visa
- • To enter Bahrain: nationals not on Bahrain e-visa list
Usually exempt
- • Airside transit — all nationalities
- • GCC citizens — visa-free entry
- • Bahrain e-visa (or visa on arrival for many): USA, UK, EU/Schengen, Australia, NZ, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore + 100+ others
Visa types + cost
Airside transit (no visa)
Duration
Unlimited within layover
Price
Free
Process
None.
Bahrain e-visa (tourist)
Duration
2 weeks, 3 months, or 1 year multi-entry
Price
BHD 9 (~$24) for 2-week, BHD 16 (~$42) for 3-month
Process
Apply at evisa.gov.bh — 3-5 business days.
Bahrain visa on arrival
Duration
2 weeks
Price
BHD 5 (~$13)
Process
Available at airport for eligible nationalities — check e-visa list first.
Real scenarios
Scenario 1
Any passport, BAH airside layover 4 hours
No visa needed
Scenario 2
UK citizen weekend Manama stopover
Apply Bahrain 2-week e-visa (BHD 9) or use visa on arrival BHD 5
Scenario 3
Indian citizen wants to visit Manama Souq
Bahrain e-visa online 3-5 days
Official source
https://evisa.gov.bhVisa rules change frequently. Always verify with the official source before travel.