Bahrain Releases List of African Countries Eligible for Online Visa

• Bahrain released a list of African countries whose citizens were eligible to apply for visas online, with Nigeria included among the qualifying nations
• The online visa programme covered eligible travellers from every region of Africa, including West, East, Central, North and Southern Africa
• Bahraini authorities said applicants still had to satisfy the relevant terms and conditions before an electronic visa could be approved

Bahrain has published a list of African countries whose citizens are eligible to apply for an online visa, making it easier for qualified travellers to seek entry into the Gulf nation without visiting a diplomatic mission before submitting their applications.

The kingdom said the electronic visa facility is available to eligible nationals from several African countries. However, it noted that all applications remain subject to specific terms, conditions and eligibility requirements that vary by nationality.

Which African countries qualify for Bahrain's online visa?

According to the Bahraini authorities, citizens of the following African countries are eligible to apply for an online visa:

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1. Algeria
2. Angola
3. Benin
4. Botswana
5. Burkina Faso
6. Burundi
7. Cabo Verde
8. Cameroon
9. Central African Republic
10. Chad
11. Comoros
12. Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville)
13. Côte d'Ivoire
14. Democratic Republic of the Congo
15. Djibouti
16. Egypt
17. Equatorial Guinea
18. Eritrea
19. Ethiopia
20. Gabon
21. The Gambia
22. Ghana
23. Guinea
24. Guinea-Bissau
25. Kenya
26. Lesotho
27. Liberia
28. Libya
29. Madagascar
30. Malawi
31. Mali
32. Mauritania
33. Mauritius
34. Morocco
35. Mozambique
36. Namibia
37. Niger
38. Nigeria
39. Rwanda
40. Sao Tome and Principe
41. Senegal
42. Seychelles
43. Sierra Leone
44. Somalia
45. South Africa
46. South Sudan
47. Sudan
48. Eswatini
49. Tanzania
50. Togo
51. Tunisia
52. Uganda
53. Zambia
54. Zimbabwe

What should travellers know?

Bahrain said eligibility to apply online does not automatically guarantee that a visa will be issued. Applicants are expected to satisfy the relevant immigration requirements and provide the necessary documentation before approval can be granted.

The authorities also advised intending visitors to check the specific conditions applicable to their nationality before starting an application, as visa eligibility and supporting document requirements may differ from one country to another.

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The online visa system is part of Bahrain's efforts to simplify travel procedures for eligible foreign nationals while maintaining its immigration and security requirements

UAE releases list of countries eligible for visa-free entry

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the United Arab Emirates has published its updated entry guidelines, confirming that citizens from at least 70 countries can enter the nation without a pre-arranged visa.

The policy facilitates smoother access for international visitors as the country handles millions of arrivals across its major airport networks.

Source: Legit.ng