Virtually everyone needs a visa to enter Bahrain, except for G.C.C. Nationals but these are not usually difficult to obtain. Two-week visitors' visas for Bahrain costing BD 5 are issued to most native-born nationals from Europe, Canada, Australia or New Zealand without problems either at Bahrain International Airport or on the King Fahad Causeway from Saudi Arabia. US citizens must pay either BD 1O for a Bahrain three-day visa or BD 15 for Bahrain seven days. British Nationals will be issued an automatic three month Visa, which costs BD 5 due to a reciprocal deal for Bahraini Nationals in the UK. Visitors able to prove that they are travelling on to Saudi Arabia pay only BD 2. It should not be assumed that Bahrain visas will necessarily be issued for the spouse and children of the worker. Some agreements with Middle-Eastern countries to abolish visas have been affected by new European Union arrangements, so check that your visas are in order for onward travel, including those of your spouse and children. Foreign nationals may enter Bahrain with a tourist visa (for individuals or groups), 72-hour visa, 7-day visa, visit visa, business visa, family visa, dependent visa or an employment visa. In addition, all visitors who hold valid resident permits for Saudi Arabia can be issued a free 2-week visa. All applications for extension must be signed by a local sponsor. In the case of tourist visas, the hotel may act as a sponsor.  Full Visa information

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