Bahrain Releases List of 68 Countries Whose Citizens Qualify for Visas on Arrival

• Bahrain has published an official list of countries whose citizens qualify for a visa on arrival, covering travellers from four regions of the world
• The list includes nationals from dozens of European countries, several Asian nations, and countries across the Americas and Oceania
• Some countries on the list come with conditions attached, meaning not all travellers from those nations automatically qualify

Bahrain has published an official list of countries whose citizens are eligible for a visa on arrival (VoA), covering 68 nations across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Oceania.

The list, maintained by Bahrain's immigration authority, outlines which passport holders can enter the country without a visa in advance. At least one country on the list, India, comes with conditions attached.

European countries on Bahrain visa on arrival list

Europe accounts for the largest share of eligible nations. The following countries qualify:

1. Andorra
2. Austria
3. Belgium
4. Bulgaria
5. Croatia
6. Czech Republic
7. Denmark
8. Estonia
9. Falkland Islands
10. Finland
11. France
12. French Guyana
13. Germany
14. Greece
15. Hungary
16. Iceland
17. Ireland
18. Italy
19. Latvia
20. Liechtenstein
21. Lithuania
22. Luxembourg
23. Malta
24. Monaco
25. Netherlands
26. Norway
27. Poland
28. Portugal
29. Romania
30. Russia
31. San Marino
32. Slovakia
33. Slovenia
34. Spain
35. Sweden
36. Switzerland
37. Ukraine
38. United Kingdom
39. Vatican City
40. Brunei
41. China
42. Cyprus
43. Georgia
44. Hong Kong
45. India (conditions apply)
46. Japan
47. Kazakhstan
48. Macao
49. Malaysia
50. Singapore
51. South Korea
52. Thailand
53. Argentina
54. Bolivia
55. Brazil
56. Canada
57. Chile
58. Columbia
59. Ecuador
60. Guyana
61. Mexico
62. Paraguay
63. Peru
64. Suriname
65. United States
66. Uruguay
67. Australia
68. New Zealand

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No African country appears on Bahrain's visa-on-arrival list, so travellers from Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, and other African nations must obtain a visa through standard channels before travelling.

Travellers not listed are advised to check Bahrain's official government portal or their nearest Bahraini embassy or consulate to confirm the latest requirements before travelling.

In a similar report, Legit.ng published that Bahrain introduced a new work permit for foreigners already living in the country.

Qatar: Countries on 90-day visa-on-arrival list

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that Qatar announced its free 90-day visa-on-arrival offer and the two African countries whose citizens qualify.

Only South Africa and Seychelles made the list, while travellers must still meet four conditions, including having a return ticket and approved health insurance.

Source: Legit.ng