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Bahrain Visa for Canada Citizens 2026

Visa on Arrival

Canadian citizens can obtain a visa on arrival for Bahrain, costing BHD 9 (about USD 24) for a 14-day single-entry stay, or apply online via the eVisa portal in advance.

Guide last updated September 28, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry
  • No paper application form needed for visa on arrival, though the eVisa portal has an online form
  • Proof of a confirmed hotel booking or local sponsor
  • Return or onward ticket
  • A digital passport photo if applying via the eVisa portal in advance
  • Biometrics: not required for the standard tourist visa
  • Travel health insurance: recommended, particularly for longer visits

Visa types

  • 14-day single-entry visa: BHD 9 (about USD 24)
  • 90-day multiple-entry visa (valid 3 months, up to 30 days per visit): BHD 20 (about USD 53)
  • 1-year multiple-entry visa (up to 30 days per visit): BHD 30 (about USD 80), available online through evisa.gov.bh

Visa on arrival

  • Available at Bahrain International Airport and the King Fahd Causeway from Saudi Arabia
  • Steps: proceed to the visa counter before passport control, present your passport and hotel confirmation, pay the fee by card or cash, receive the visa stamp
  • Fees: BHD 9 for 14 days or BHD 20 for the 90-day multiple-entry option; both Bahraini dinar cash and cards are generally accepted
  • Queue tips: airport counters can be busy on evening flights; applying online via evisa.gov.bh in advance avoids the line entirely

Fees & processing time

  • Visa fee: BHD 9 (14 days) to BHD 30 (1-year multiple entry)
  • No separate service fee at the airport counter; the online eVisa portal fee is the same as the on-arrival fee
  • Total cost estimate: USD 24-80 depending on visa type chosen
  • Processing time: on-arrival visas are issued in 10-20 minutes; online eVisa applications are typically approved within 3 business days
  • Express/priority option: not formally offered, but the online eVisa avoids in-person wait times

Tips for Canada travelers

  • Apply online via evisa.gov.bh a few days before travel to skip the airport queue entirely
  • Common rejection reasons are rare for Canadians but include an unconfirmed hotel booking or passport with insufficient validity
  • Choose the 90-day or 1-year multiple-entry option if you plan on visiting Bahrain more than once in a year, as it is better value
  • Extensions of the 14-day visa can be arranged through the General Directorate of Nationality, Passports and Residence in Manama
  • Check current visa fees on the official eVisa portal before travel, as government fees are periodically revised

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.