Bahrain Passport:
Visa-Free Countries & Entry Rules
Abroad Travel Guide – 111 destinations open to Bahrain passport holders without a visa arranged in advance.
Bahrain passport holders can currently enter 53 destinations visa-free (including simple eTA authorisations), receive a visa on arrival in 33 countries and apply online for an e-Visa in 25. An embassy visa is still required for 86 destinations. The full breakdown by category is below, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26. Select another passport to compare, and wherever a second citizenship or residency could strengthen your passport, we will show you the way.
How It Works
Select the passport you actually travel with – your citizenship, or the country of your current residence permit. Your passport check will instantly sort every destination into five entry categories. Countries marked with the green icon have citizenship or residency programs available through Abroad Mobility.
without arranging
a visa in advance
Armenia180 days
Azerbaijan30 days
Bahamas90 days
Barbados90 days
Belarus30 days
Botswana90 days
Dominica21 days
Dominican Republic
Ecuador90 days
Egypt180 days
El Salvador180 days
Georgia360 days
Guatemala90 days
Haiti90 days
Honduras90 days
Hong Kong30 days
Iran15 days
Ivory CoasteTA
Jordan90 days
Kazakhstan30 days
KenyaeTA
Kosovo90 days
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan60 days
Lebanon180 days
Malaysia90 days
Mauritius90 days
Micronesia30 days
Morocco90 days
New ZealandeTA
Nicaragua90 days
Oman
Pakistan90 days
Philippines30 days
Qatar
Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
Saudi Arabia
Serbia90 days
Seychelles90 days
Singapore30 days
South Korea30 days
Syria
Tajikistan30 days
Thailand30 days
Tunisia90 days
Turkey90 days
Ukraine90 days
United Arab Emirates
United KingdomeTA
Uzbekistan10 days
Vanuatu120 days
Zambia90 daysEnter with just your passport, no visa needed. Some destinations require a simple electronic travel authorization (eTA). Permitted stay length is shown for each country.
Bangladesh
Bolivia
Brunei
Burundi
Cambodia
Cape Verde
Comoros
Djibouti
Ethiopia
Ghana
Guinea-Bissau
Indonesia
Iraq
Laos
Macao
Madagascar
Malawi
Maldives
Mauritania
Mozambique
Nepal
Palau
Rwanda
Samoa
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Somalia
Sri Lanka
Tanzania
Timor-Leste
Tuvalu
Yemen
ZimbabweA visa is issued when you land, usually a short form and a fee right at the border. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Albania
Antigua and Barbuda
Australia
Benin
Bhutan
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Colombia
Cuba
DR Congo
Equatorial Guinea
Gabon
Guinea
Lesotho
Libya
Moldova
Nigeria
Papua New Guinea
Russia
Sao Tome and Principe
South Sudan
Taiwan
Togo
Uganda
VietnamApply online before you travel; approval usually arrives within a few days by email. No embassy visit needed, you land with the document ready.
Afghanistan
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Argentina
Austria
Belgium
Belize
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Bulgaria
Canada
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Congo
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Eritrea
Estonia
Fiji
Finland
France
Gambia
Germany
Greece
Grenada
Guyana
Hungary
Iceland
India
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Kiribati
Latvia
Liberia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mexico
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Netherlands
Niger
North Korea
North Macedonia
Norway
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Saint Lucia
San Marino
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Africa
Spain
Sudan
Suriname
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Turkmenistan
United States
Uruguay
Vatican
VenezuelaA visa must be obtained before travelling, via an embassy or consulate of the destination country.
No destinations in this category.
Entry is currently not permitted for holders of this passport. Rules change; always verify before planning a trip.
About the Bahrain Passport
Bahrain's passport is in the mid-table tier, ranking 47th by mobility. Holders can enter 53 destinations without a visa, and the total reaches 111 when eTA, visa on arrival and e-Visa access are counted. Asia is the strongest region with 24 visa-free destinations, followed by North America with 11, while South America offers only a single one. Its strength is clearly concentrated in the Gulf and nearby regions.
Among the key destinations, the United Arab Emirates and Singapore are visa-free, and the United Kingdom asks for an eTA. Australia can be reached with an e-Visa. France and the Schengen area, the United States, Canada, Japan, China and Brazil all require a visa before travel, which restricts access to several of the busiest markets. A second citizenship such as Malta Citizenship by Merit could add up to 68 destinations.
Visa-Free Access by Region
Bahrain passport holders can enter 53 destinations visa-free or with a simple eTA. Destinations with a green outline have residency or citizenship programs you can explore.
Europe 5
Asia 24
Africa 9
North America 11
South America 1
Oceania 3
How Bahrain Compares
| Passport | Rank | Mobility | Visa-free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | #45 | 113 | 47 |
| Nauru | #45 | 113 | 45 |
| Belarus | #46 | 112 | 46 |
| Bolivia | #46 | 112 | 36 |
| Suriname | #46 | 112 | 39 |
 Bahrain | #47 | 111 | 53 |
| China | #47 | 111 | 44 |
| Oman | #47 | 111 | 49 |
| Papua New Guinea | #47 | 111 | 39 |
| Dominican Republic | #48 | 109 | 32 |
| Kazakhstan | #48 | 109 | 45 |
The top-ranked Denmark passport (#1) opens 183 destinations, 72 more destinations than the Bahrain passport.
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Citizenship by investment programs whose passports open the most destinations that Bahrain passport holders cannot enter today without an embassy visa.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries can Bahrain passport holders visit without a visa?
Bahrain passport holders can visit 53 destinations visa-free (including destinations that only ask for an eTA), plus 33 with a visa on arrival and 25 with an e-Visa. That gives a mobility score of 111 out of 197 destinations, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26.
What is the Bahrain passport ranking?
The Bahrain passport ranks #47 in the Abroad Mobility passport ranking, a position shared with 3 other passports, with a mobility score of 111. The ranking covers 198 passports on 77 positions: passports with the same score share a position and the next score takes the next number. It counts destinations open visa-free, with an eTA, with a visa on arrival or with an e-Visa. The top-ranked passport is Denmark with 183 destinations.
Do Bahrain passport holders need a visa for the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States or Canada?
Schengen area (checked against France): visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. United Kingdom: visa-free with an eTA (electronic travel authorisation) before departure. United States: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Canada: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Always confirm the current rules with the official government source before you travel.
Which countries offer visa on arrival to Bahrain passport holders?
33 destinations issue a visa on arrival to Bahrain passport holders: Indonesia, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brunei, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Comoros, Djibouti, Ethiopia and 23 more. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Which countries require a visa for Bahrain passport holders?
Bahrain passport holders need a visa arranged in advance for 86 destinations, including United States, Canada, Japan, France, Germany, China, India, Brazil and 78 more.
How can a Bahrain passport holder get a stronger second passport?
Citizenship by investment programs grant a second passport in return for an approved investment. For Bahrain passport holders, the programs in our database that add the most destinations are Malta Citizenship by Merit (+68 destinations, from USD $1,430,000, about 24 months), Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP (+63 destinations, from USD $272,000, about 6 months) and Antigua & Barbuda CIP (+61 destinations, from USD $265,000, about 6 months). Abroad Mobility can help you compare eligibility, timelines and the full process.
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