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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Does an Iranian need a visa for Bahrain ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ญ?

Visa required

Yes. Iranian passport holders need a visa for Bahrain, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Bahrain before travelling.

Rule updated from Wikipedia's โ€œVisa requirements for Iranian citizensโ€ (checked 2026-10-04); the older passport-index dataset (January 2025) listed e-Visa. 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

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

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

You need a travel adapter: Bahrain uses plug types G, Iran uses C, F. Mains voltage differs (Bahrain: 230 V; Iran: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ€“240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

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The other way round

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ญ Bahraini passport holders visiting Iran: Bahraini passport holders can visit Iran without a visa for up to 15 days.

The Iranian passport at a glance

13visa-free
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19visa on arrival
51e-Visa
109visa required

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Questions

Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Bahrain?

Iranian passport holders need a visa for Bahrain, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Bahrain before travelling.

Does a Bahraini need a visa for Iran?

Bahraini passport holders can visit Iran without a visa for up to 15 days.