What documents does a China citizen need for a Bahrain visa?

- Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of entry - A return or onward ticket - Confirmed hotel booking or address of stay in Bahrain - Proof of sufficient funds for the stay - A passport-style photo (white background, 4x6 cm) for the eVisa application - Biometrics are not required for the visa-on-arrival or eVisa; fingerprints may be collected at the airport immigration desk - Travel health insurance is recommended but not mandatory

What types of visas can China citizens get for Bahrain?

- Visa on Arrival / eVisa (Tourist) - single entry, valid 14 days from issue, fee approximately BHD 9 (~US$24) - eVisa Multiple Entry - valid 3 months, multiple entries of up to 1 month each, fee approximately BHD 20 (~US$53) - eVisa 1-year Multiple Entry - for frequent business travelers, fee approximately BHD 56 (~US$148), often requires a local sponsor or prior GCC visa/residence history

Can China citizens get a Bahrain visa on arrival?

- Available at Bahrain International Airport (BAH) for most nationalities, including Chinese passport holders - Present passport, return ticket and hotel confirmation at the visa-on-arrival counter before immigration - Pay the fee in Bahraini Dinar (cash) or by card where accepted - Processing at the airport usually takes 10-20 minutes - Applying for the eVisa online in advance at evisa.gov.bh avoids the airport queue and is approved within 3-5 business days

How much does a Bahrain visa cost for China citizens?

- Visa-on-arrival fee: approximately BHD 9 (~US$24) for 14 days single entry - eVisa fee: approximately BHD 9-20 (~US$24-53) depending on validity/entries, paid online by credit card - No separate service fee when applying directly at evisa.gov.bh - Standard eVisa processing time: 3-5 business days - Visa on arrival at the airport: issued immediately (10-20 minutes) - No official express/priority option for the eVisa; apply at least a week before travel to allow for delays

What should China citizens know before traveling to Bahrain?

- Apply for the eVisa online 5-7 days before departure to avoid airport queues, especially during peak season (Nov-Mar) - Common rejection reasons: passport validity under 6 months, mismatched name/passport number in the online form, no onward ticket - Applying directly through evisa.gov.bh is cheaper and more reliable than third-party visa agents - No special advisories currently apply specifically to Chinese travelers - The eVisa can be extended once for up to 1 month at the Bahrain Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) office

Bahrain Visa for China Citizens 2026

Visa on Arrival

Chinese citizens can obtain a Bahrain visa on arrival or eVisa online at evisa.gov.bh; fees start around BHD 9 (~$24) for a 14-day single-entry visa, with approval typically same-day.

Guide last updated October 3, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of entry
A return or onward ticket
Confirmed hotel booking or address of stay in Bahrain
Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
A passport-style photo (white background, 4x6 cm) for the eVisa application
Biometrics are not required for the visa-on-arrival or eVisa; fingerprints may be collected at the airport immigration desk
Travel health insurance is recommended but not mandatory

Visa types

Visa on Arrival / eVisa (Tourist) - single entry, valid 14 days from issue, fee approximately BHD 9 (~US$24)
eVisa Multiple Entry - valid 3 months, multiple entries of up to 1 month each, fee approximately BHD 20 (~US$53)
eVisa 1-year Multiple Entry - for frequent business travelers, fee approximately BHD 56 (~US$148), often requires a local sponsor or prior GCC visa/residence history

Visa on arrival

Available at Bahrain International Airport (BAH) for most nationalities, including Chinese passport holders
Present passport, return ticket and hotel confirmation at the visa-on-arrival counter before immigration
Pay the fee in Bahraini Dinar (cash) or by card where accepted
Processing at the airport usually takes 10-20 minutes
Applying for the eVisa online in advance at evisa.gov.bh avoids the airport queue and is approved within 3-5 business days

Fees & processing time

Visa-on-arrival fee: approximately BHD 9 (~US$24) for 14 days single entry
eVisa fee: approximately BHD 9-20 (~US$24-53) depending on validity/entries, paid online by credit card
No separate service fee when applying directly at evisa.gov.bh
Standard eVisa processing time: 3-5 business days
Visa on arrival at the airport: issued immediately (10-20 minutes)
No official express/priority option for the eVisa; apply at least a week before travel to allow for delays

Tips for China travelers

Apply for the eVisa online 5-7 days before departure to avoid airport queues, especially during peak season (Nov-Mar)
Common rejection reasons: passport validity under 6 months, mismatched name/passport number in the online form, no onward ticket
Applying directly through evisa.gov.bh is cheaper and more reliable than third-party visa agents
No special advisories currently apply specifically to Chinese travelers
The eVisa can be extended once for up to 1 month at the Bahrain Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) office

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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