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π±π° Does a Sri Lankan need a visa for Bahrain π§π?
Yes, online (e-Visa). Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lankan citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Bahrain or its official government website before you travel.
β 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 Β· Currency: Bahraini dinar (BHD, .Ψ―.Ψ¨) Β· Official languages: Arabic Β· Calling code: +973
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (G); for type D, M plugs bring a travel adapter for Bahrain's sockets (G).
More about entering Bahrain β
Your embassy in Bahrain
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Bahrain, contact the embassy of Sri Lanka:
- Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bahrain Β· Villa 25, Um Shoom Avenue, Block 333
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near Bahrain for Sri Lankan passport holders
- π²π» Maldives β Visa-free 90 days
- πΈπ¬ Singapore β Visa-free 30 days
- πΉπ― Tajikistan β Visa-free 30 days
- πΉπ Thailand β Visa-free 60 days
- π°π Cambodia β Visa on arrival
- π±π¦ Laos β Visa on arrival
- π³π΅ Nepal β Visa on arrival
- πΉπ± Timor-Leste β Visa on arrival
The other way round
π§π Bahraini passport holders visiting Sri Lanka: Bahraini passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, usually at the airport or land border.
The Sri Lankan passport at a glance
All destinations for Sri Lanka passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for Bahrain β
Questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Bahrain?
Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lanka?
Bahraini passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, usually at the airport or land border.