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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒ Does a Gambian need a visa for Bahrain ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ญ?

e-Visa

Yes, online (e-Visa). Gambian passport holders need a visa for Bahrain, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Gambian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Bahrain or its official government website before you travel.

โš  U.S. State Department travel advisory for Bahrain: Level 3: Reconsider Travel (updated 2 March 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

What this means for your trip

An e-Visa is applied for on the destination's official government website. You upload your passport scan and photo, pay online and receive an approval letter by email.

Apply well before departure and print the approval; use only the official portal, as many look-alike sites charge extra.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Bahrain at a glance

Capital: Manama ยท Currency: Bahraini dinar (BHD, .ุฏ.ุจ) ยท Official languages: Arabic ยท Calling code: +973

Plugs and voltage

Your plugs fit: every plug type used in the Gambia (G) works with sockets in Bahrain.

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Easier destinations near Bahrain for Gambian passport holders

The other way round

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ญ Bahraini passport holders visiting the Gambia: Bahraini passport holders need a visa for the Gambia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the Gambia before travelling.

The Gambian passport at a glance

44visa-free
2ETA
21visa on arrival
19e-Visa
112visa required

All destinations for Gambia passport holders โ†’ ยท Who needs a visa for Bahrain โ†’

Questions

Do Gambian citizens need a visa for Bahrain?

Gambian passport holders need a visa for Bahrain, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

Does a Bahraini need a visa for the Gambia?

Bahraini passport holders need a visa for the Gambia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the Gambia before travelling.