Bahrain Visit Visa Requirements - Documents, Eligibility & Fees

Following is the list of documents required for Bahrain Visit visa for Indians.

• Passport

  A passport is a document that is required at the time of international travels. It is issued by the government of the country to verify the identity and nationality of the candidate.

  The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below

  • It must have at least 2 blank pages.
  • It must be soft copy and genuine.
  • It must be valid for at least 6 months ahead of the date of travel.
  • It must not be torn, ripped, split, or damaged in any kind of way.

  
  

  One cannot cross international boundries without the passport. It is considered a criminal offense otherwise.
• Photo

  The photo is provided to the authority so that you can be identified based on the same.

  The photographs must be provided as per the given photo specifications

  • It must have a matte finish.
  • It must be of proper size with dimensions of 35x45 mm (length - 45mm, breadth - 35mm).
  • One soft copies to be submitted with general photo guidelines.
  • It must be clicked on an all white background.
  • It must cover face 80% of the frame.
  • It must be a recent photograph.
  • The expressions on the face must be neutral, there must not be any kind of smiling of frowning in the photograph.
  • Any kind of glasses must not be worn in the photograph.
  • The hair must be tied back so that the face is clearly visible.
  • The ears must be visible clearly.
  • It must not have any headgear worn apart from religious reasons.
  • It is to be taken care that your teeth do not show in the photograph.

  
  

  Recent pictures are mandatory as old pictures can cause the authorities to reject your application.
• Air Ticket

  An air ticket is a ticket or pass that is possessed by the traveller who is taking a flight for travelling from one location to another.

  It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

  • Confirmed tickets for the round trip must be provided.
  • It must be confirmed for the complete round trip.

  
  

  An air ticket shows your course of travel and confirms your return to the native country.
• Hotel Voucher

  A hotel voucher is a ticket provided by the hotel of residence to the customers who are taking an accomodation in the hotel.

  It should be submitted as per the following

  • It must be provided to ratify the purpose of visit and as proof of accommodation as well.

  
  

  If you are staying in a hotel during your time in another country, a hotel voucher must be provided as proof of accommodation.
• Covering Letter From Applicant

  Covering Letter consists of traveler's information, Itenarary, detailed travel Information, trip expense details and your return guarantee to the home country.

  The covering letter provided by the visa applicant should be acceptable based on the following guidelines

  • It must mention other details as well as per the Consular's request.
  • It must mention the accommodation details of the applicant.
  • It must mention the person who will be bearing all the expenses during the trip, if not travelling alone.
  • It must specify the traveller's relationship with the fellow travellers if not travelling alone.
  • It must clearly specify the traveller's purpose of visit.
  • It must mention the travel dates as per the invitation letter or the booked flight tickets.
  • It must mention all the details as per the passport.

  
  

  Covering letter is the first document that is seen by the consular. If the covering letter is not appropriate, it may cause your visa to get rejected as well. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Bank Statement

  Bank statement is a document that issued from the bank. This is obtained for the savings bank account to show ratify if you will be able to support your stay in the country.

  The Bank statement is a mandatory document and it should meet the following criteria

  • It must be provided as proof of sufficient funds for the last six months.
  • It must be original and should have the bank's stamp and signature on every page.

  
  

  If the Bank Statement doesn't show enough funds or shows irrelevant expenditure, it could lead to visa rejection on financial means. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Invitation Letter From Family/Friend

  An invitation letter from the family/friend is a document that allows you travel to another country on an invitation from your acquaintances.

  The letter of invitation submitted should match the following criteria

  • It must be addressed to the respective diplomatic mission.
  • It must also mention the applicant details as per the passport, the purpose of travel, duration of stay, travel dates, and the relation with the invitee.
  • It must mention the invitee's details such as the contact details, profession details, visa status and citizenship proof.
  • It must specify who is going to bear the expenses of the trip.

  
  

  An invitation letter from a family/friend whom you are visiting is essential to ratify the genuiness of your purpose of visit or even provide proof of accomodation.
• Visa/Resident Permit Copy Of Invitee

  A resident permit is a document provided by the embassy of the respective government to the foreigners who are willing to stay in the country as residents.

  It should be submitted as per the following

  • It must be submitted at the time when the invitee is staying abroad on a resident permit.

  
  

  In case the visa permit copy of the invitee is not submitted, the applicant may not be allowed to visit the country providing the purpose of visiting acquaintances.
• Certificate Of Residence

  A certificate of residence is a document that proves that one is a resident of the given city or country.

  A certificate of residence needs to match the given parameters

  • It must be provided as invitee's proof of citizenship.
  • It is to be submitted by an invitee at the time when the traveller is going to stay with the host.

  
  

  Certificate of residence is provided as a proof of residency. Without it, your visa may get rejected on the basis of lack of documents. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Passport Copy Of Invitee

  Passport is a mandatory document that is required at the time of international travels. The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below

  • It must be provided as invitee's proof of identification and for the required personal information.
  • It must be a copy of the first and the last page.

  
  

  Failing to provide invitee's passport copy when requested may get the visa delayed or rejected on the basis of the absence of proof of purpose of travel/accommodation.

Eligibility for getting Bahrain Vfr Visa:

In order to be eligible to travel to the country on a visa, you will have to meet the following eligibility criteria.

Visa Fees for Bahrain Vfr Visa: