If your nationality is listed under this group on the Bahrain eVisa Policy, you will submit only the three core documents needed for the eVisa. No financial proof or GCC documents apply to Group A.
Most applicants fall under Group B. These applicants must submit the core documents and then follow the GCC or bank statement rules. This group forms the main approval route for the Bahrain eVisa.
If your nationality appears under this group, you will follow the GCC or bank statement rules and may also need to submit an extra visa from a recognised country if you do not hold a GCC document. Review the details for this group carefully.
All applicants must prepare the following three documents. These documents form the foundation of every Bahrain eVisa application.
A clear scan of your passport’s main page showing your details. The passport must be valid for your stay in Bahrain.
Submit either a hotel booking that matches your travel dates or the Bahrain ID of the person you will stay with. The document must clearly show the full details.
Provide one of the following:
A confirmed return air ticket showing your arrival and departure from Bahrain.
If you are not travelling by air, a signed letter stating your intended stay, mode of entry, mode of exit, and next destination.
If you belong to this group, your application is limited to the 3 core documents listed above. No GCC Residence Permit, bank statement, or extra visa is required. Once your nationality is confirmed under Group A, your file is complete with only the passport scan, onward travel proof, and accommodation document.
Group B applicants must meet the core requirements and follow one of the two paths below. This step is based on the question asked in the eVisa form: “Do you have a current valid Residence Permit or Visit Visa for a GCC country?”
Submit a copy of your valid Residence Permit or Visit Visa from any of the following: Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, or the United Arab Emirates.
This option is strongly considered a stable approval route, as it confirms your residency or visit status in the region.
You must submit a stamped and certified bank statement under the visitor's name, covering the last 3 months. The statement should:
While this is the stated minimum, applicants with a balance of around USD 4,600 tend to receive smoother approvals, as this amount demonstrates a strong financial standing and strengthens the assessment of your application.
Group C applicants follow the same steps as Group B but may need an additional document if they do not hold a valid GCC Residence Permit or Visit Visa.
Provide your GCC Residence Permit or Visit Visa. No further financial or travel history documents are needed beyond the core requirements.
Submit two documents:
This extra document supports your travel profile and is required only for applicants from this group.
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Indian nationals must also upload the back page of their passport. This page contains family details and is mandatory for all applications from India.
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Children follow the same document rules as adult applicants. In addition, you must provide:
Each applicant must provide their own documents. Your spouse’s permit does not replace yours unless you also hold a valid GCC document.
You may still apply with at least USD 1,000, but lower balances can lead to delays or further checks.
Yes, a digital copy is acceptable if it clearly shows your name, stay dates, and booking details.
Yes, the letter may be handwritten, but it must include your stay period, mode of entry, mode of exit, and next destination, and must be signed.
Yes, each person must submit their own documents. Only parental documents for minors can be shared across linked applications.
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