Bahrain visa on arrival for citizens of Germany: conditions and fees 2026
A visa is required for Bahrain, and citizens of Germany can obtain it on arrival.
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Our guide to the Bahrain visa from Germany
German travellers need a visa for Bahrain; the recommended route is the e-Visa requested online before departure, with a visa on arrival also available at some entry points.
From Berlin, Munich or Frankfurt, German citizens arrange their trip to Bahrain online. The e-Visa application is made through the official evisa.gov.bh portal, with no consulate visit for the electronic route. The authorisation is obtained before boarding, and the final check takes place on arrival on the island.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. German passport holders need a visa for Bahrain. The simplest option is the tourist e-Visa requested online before departure; a visa on arrival may also be issued to eligible travellers at Manama airport. The length of stay and validity are set out on the official portal and should be checked before booking.
How much does a visa for Bahrain cost from Germany?
The official fee for a visa for Bahrain is not published in a source we can verify. Check the amount on the official portal before paying anything, third-party sites often add service fees on top.
What does a visa for Bahrain really cost?
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
What documents are required for a visa for Bahrain?
The exact list for Bahrain is not published in a source we can verify. Every short-stay tourist application is nonetheless built on the same core:
- Valid passport
- Completed application form
- Compliant passport photo
- Proof of accommodation
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
Treat this as the common core, not the official list, confirm it with the consular authorities of Bahrain before you apply.
Documents and fees
Prepare a German passport valid for at least six months beyond entry, a passport photo, proof of accommodation and a return ticket; evidence of funds may be requested. A fee applies during the online application; because the exact amount is not confirmed here, check it on the official portal before paying.
How to apply for a visa for Bahrain from Germany
- 1Check before departure that your entry point actually issues the visa on arrival.
- 2Prepare the supporting documents and the fee, often required in cash.
- 3Complete the form at the dedicated counter after landing.
- 4Pay the fee and collect the sticker before immigration control.
How and where to apply
The e-Visa application is made online at evisa.gov.bh, from Germany or elsewhere, a few days before travelling. You create an account, enter your itinerary and upload the photo and requested documents; no in-person consulate appointment is needed for this electronic route. The approved authorisation arrives by email and is shown at check-in and again on arrival.
Where do you apply for a visa for Bahrain from Germany?
A visa on arrival for Bahrain is issued at the border post itself, at a counter placed before immigration control.
- Not every crossing issues it. Confirm that your specific airport or land border does before you book.
- The counter is reached after landing and before immigration. Follow the visa signs rather than the exit.
- The fee is usually paid on the spot, sometimes in cash and in a specific currency. Card is not guaranteed.
Using an online service
You never have to use an intermediary. If you would rather have a service fill in and file the application online for you before departure, iVisa does it for a service fee, charged on top of the official fees. It does not change the decision.
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You live in Germany on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Germany but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does a visa for Bahrain take?
A visa on arrival is issued at the counter of the entry point when you cross the border: there is no processing time to plan for before departure.
Processing and tips
e-Visa processing time varies, so submit several days before your flight to absorb any delay rather than relying on visa on arrival. Make sure the accommodation address you enter matches your booking, as it may be checked. Keep a copy of the visa and your bookings throughout the trip.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
The most common mistake is relying on visa on arrival without checking eligibility, when the advance e-Visa is safer. Avoid third-party sites that add surcharges, only the official evisa.gov.bh platform is authoritative. Finally, make sure the name and passport number you enter match the document presented at the border exactly.
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Other visa types for Bahrain
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
- Bahreïn: portail officiel e-Visa
- Bahreïn: Nationality, Passports & Residence Affairs (NPRA)
- Allemagne: Auswärtiges Amt, conseils aux voyageurs
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Short-stay (tourism)
Visa on arrival
Entry regime
Visa on arrival
Work Permit (LMRA)
Work visa
Duration
2 years
Price
195–390 BHD
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Family visa
Family reunification
Duration
2 years
Price
55–95 BHD
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Business eVisa
Consular visa
Duration
90 days (renewable)
Price
17 BHD
Processing time
5 business days
Official websiteVerified
Golden Residency Visa
Investor visa
Duration
10 years
Price
305 BHD
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
Student visa
Student visa
Duration
Duration of programme
Price
40 BHD
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Tips for extending your stay in Bahrain
- Check extension conditions with local authorities.
- Ensure you have all necessary documents before requesting an extension.
Example: If you have a tourist visa, you can request an extension by going to the passports and immigration office in Manama.
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Online application for Bahrain, with no consulate visit.
- Online filing for e-visa and visa-on-arrival destinations
- Online application tracking
- Paid service, on top of official fees
- Decision made by the country's authorities, not by iVisa
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