Bahrain eVisa for Egypt Citizens

Obtaining the Bahrain eVisa is the fastest way of entering Bahrain by citizens of Egypt. This travel authorization lets you skip the hassle of visiting the embassy physically to apply for the visa. Introduced by the government of Bahrain, purely committed to welcoming the travelers from Egypt, yet maintaining the security of the country.

Bahrain eVisa for Egyptian citizens is an essential step to legally enter the nation. If you have plans to take a trip to Bahrain for tourism, business, or for investment, this short-term stay visa is simply right for you. The Bahrain eVisa has changed the way travelers have been entering Bahrain, allowing them to apply for the eVisa online from the comforts of your home, getting rid of taking appointments for physical application submission. For further details why not check this article.

What is the Bahrain eVisa? How is it benefitting the travelers?

Implemented by the Government of Bahrain in 2014, this electronic travel authorization allows the citizens from eligible countries to apply online, including the citizens of Egypt. Around 200+ countries in the world are offered the privilege to apply for the Bahrain electronic travel visa.

Unlike the Bahrain traditional visa, it skips the hassle of taking appointments and visiting the Bahrain embassy in your resident country. If you are an Egyptian passport holder, you can get hold of this visa by simply applying for the visa online, for entering the nation for reasons related to tourism, business, or for investment.

There are three types of entries available for Egyptian citizens, depending on your visa-type it is categorised as single-entry visa (which offers a stay of 14-days), and two multiple-entry visas (which offers a 30-day or 90-day stay). Opting for a multiple entry visa will let you enter the nation multiple times depending on the validity of your visa.

Bahrain eVisa for Egypt citizens, simply offers a stress-free trip with quick and easy application procedure to enter the nation. So why not skip the rush and apply, preferably 5 days in advance to avoid delays, as it takes some time to verify your application.

Who can apply for the Bahrain eVisa?

As mentioned above, only citizens from eligible countries can apply online, including the citizens of Egypt. Around 200+ countries in the world are offered the privilege to apply for the Bahrain electronic travel visa and Egypt is one of the many countries. And this electronic travel facilitation is available only for purposes related to short visits like for leisure, exploring the ancient ruins, for business, attending F1 events, or investing.

It is one of the positive approaches by the government of Bahrain to strengthen cross-cultural exchanges and economic ties.

What are the Types of Bahrain e-Visas for Egyptians?

Bahrain eVisa for Egyptian citizens, there are several eVisa options that the travelers can apply according to their reason for visiting the nation.

General Visit eVisa

Designed for travelers who are looking forward to visiting Bahrain for business or tourism activities or for family visit.

Family Visit

Specifically designed for individuals looking forward to visiting Bahrain for meeting their family or relatives.

Business Meeting

Perfect for individuals who have to participate in a meeting, attend an event, seminar, conference, trade fair or any business activity. You can read more at Guide to Bahrain Business e-Visa.

Tourism

Tailored for individuals looking forward to visiting Bahrain to explore its historical sites, natural wonders and knowing about his rich culture.

Investment

Tailored for individuals eager to invest in Bahrain, exploring the business opportunities and investing in it.

F1 Grand Prix

For motorsports fanatics interested to watch the Formula 1 race in Bahrain, and to attend this event you must specially have the F1 race ticket.

Self-Sponsorship

Geared towards individuals, who can enjoy extended stays for employment or family reasons, especially businessman or retired personals without the need of a local sponsor.

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Bahrain e-visa is available in various categories and each type or category is associated with different travel purposes and requirements. Learn more at Bahrain e-visa Types: Guide for Visitors to Bahrain.

How long can the Egyptians stay in Bahrain with eVisa?

The duration of your stay will primarily depend on the type of eVisa you have applied for and the entry you have chosen.

Single-entry eVisa: Individuals are allowed to stay in Bahrain for 14 days and only single entry is allowed and has its validity for 30 days.

Multiple entry eVisa (type 1): Individuals are allowed to stay in Bahrain for 30 days and multiple entries are allowed and have validity for 3 months.

Multiple entry eVisa (type 2): Individuals are allowed to stay in Bahrain for 90 days and multiple entries are allowed and have validity for 1 year.

What are the requirements for the Bahrain e-visa for Egyptian citizens to be able to apply?

Egyptian citizens to obtain the Bahrain eVisa, you must ensure that you have the documents to successfully submit the application form, any of the documents missing or using fake documents to apply would lead to rejection of your eVisa.

Valid Egypt passport: Scanned digital copy of the passport biodata page containing all the information, blank pages for stamp, and valid for at least 6-months, from the date of arrival to returning to his resident country.

Visa passport-size photo: Recently clicked passport-sized face photograph.

Flight tickets: Your return flight ticket, as evidence that you are leaving the country on-time.

Hotel reservations: Your stay confirmation in a hotel or your relatives or friends place.

How to apply for a Bahrain e-visa?

Bahrain eVisa for Egyptian citizens, for the convenience of the travelers, the immigration department has made the application procedure quite easy and takes only a few minutes to fill and submit the form. Follow the steps below to apply, so that you are able to submit your application successfully.

Step 1 Check if you are eligible: Knowing if your country is eligible for Bahrain eVisa application is important. Only if your country is eligible, are you allowed to apply.

Step 2 Gather the essential documents: So before you visit the website and start filling the form, you must know that having all the documents is important like passport, photo, documents related to the eVisa type you are going to apply for, email address and mobile number.

Step 3 Visit the Bahrain online visa website: In our Bahrain eVisa page, you can see the apply for Bahrain eVisa button, click on this button to start filling the Bahrain online visa form.

Step 4 Complete the application: When you click on the apply for Bahrain eVisa button, you will be directed to the application form, complete filling the details like your name, passport number, mobile number, registered email address, etc.

Step 5 Submit your documents: Keep the documents saved in your device as you will have to upload the documents as requested.

Step 6 Submit and pay: Missing any details could lead to rejection, so review the details you have filled in, if you think you are ready to submit the form, click on the payment link to pay the processing fees.

Step 7 Await for your visa: You won't receive the eVisa instantly, it will take some days to be reviewed by the officials of Bahrain. If approved, you will receive the Bahrain eVisa digitally.

Want to apply for a family or group Bahrain eVisa, is it possible to do so?

Egypt passport holders are allowed to apply for the Bahrain eVisa for their family or group members in a single application form. So this procedure makes visa application convenient for travelers traveling as family or in group.

How much is the application fee for Egyptian Citizens for applying for the Bahrain eVisa?

The application fees of the Bahrain eVisa for Egypt citizens, depends on the following factors like:

Visa type: Which type of Bahrain eVisa you have applied for, is it a tourist, business, family, or investment visa.

Which type of entry offered: Is it a multiple entry visa valid for 3-months or one-year or is it a single-entry visa.

Your nationality: Depending on the country of your origin or nationality

Processing -time selected: Which processing time you have chosen, normal, rush or super-rush.

Current updated fees: The fees may keep on changing, depending on the current updated fees, you will be charged.

Have not received your Bahrain eVisa in the expected processing time? What to do?

Those applicants who have not received the Bahrain eVisa in the designated processing time expected, then they should first check their mail in the junk or spam folder, even here, if you don't find it, you can call the eVisa support team. You will have to tell your application reference number and whatever details they ask.

You have a dual citizenship, are you allowed to apply for a Bahrain e-visa?

Citizens with dual citizenship have the permission to apply for Bahrain eVisa, but they must know that they can only use the passport of the country which is in the list of the Bahrain eVisa eligible countries.

So use only the passport which is eligible for Bahrain eVisa, otherwise your application might be rejected.

Important notes

• The passport is the most important document while traveling to a foreign nation. In case of electronic visa the passport gets linked to the visa, upon arrival in the country your visa and your passport will be checked.
• If you enter Bahrain with a different passport, your entry will be denied, there will be no use of the eVisa as well. This is because the eVisa is linked to the passport, only having the passport along with you at the time of checking on-arrival in Bahrain proves your identity.
• Carry the passport that is linked to the Bahrain eVisa.

What to do, if the Bahrain eVisa is about to expire?

The traveler must leave the country before the expiry of the Bahrain eVisa, failing to adhere to the exit rules will lead to fines and penalties, deportation and even banned from entering the country in the future.

Important notes:

If you wish to extend your stay in Bahrain, you must request for extension, before your current visa expires. Fill the extension form and submit the required documents before the expiry of your visa, however you must know that extensions depend on the decision of the immigration officials of Bahrain.

Want to transit through Bahrain, do you have to apply for the Bahrain transit eVisa?

As a citizen of Egypt, if you are planning to stay in the transit area (for not more than 8-hours), you do not have to apply for Bahrain transit eVisa, but if you are planning to explore beyond the transit area you will have to apply for Bahrain eVisa.

Want to change the reason for your visit after receiving the Bahrain eVisa, is it possible?

After receiving the Bahrain eVisa, changing the purpose of your visit is not allowed. In case your reason for visiting Bahrain has changed, you will have to re-apply for a fresh Bahrain eVisa. For example if you have previously applied for a tourist eVisa and want to change it to a business eVisa, it cannot happen.

Be clear for the reason you want to travel to Bahrain because once you receive the approved Bahrain eVisa you cannot modify it.

Traveling to Bahrain? Are there any specific customs regulations in Bahrain that you need to follow?

Egyptian citizens traveling Bahrain with the Bahrain eVisa must be aware of the customs rules and regulations. There are certain restricted items that you are not allowed to carry with you, finding any such restricted items will lead to confiscation of those items, fines and penalties.

• Currency in cash more than the allowed amount: Travelers are not allowed to enter Bahrain with more than BHD 6,000 (approximately USD 15,900) in cash or equivalent.
• Travellers should also be aware of import restrictions such as weapons, narcotics, and certain food products.
• Precious metals: Like gold, etc.
• Cultural artefacts: Historical or culturally significant items
• Other products: Some food products, weapons, and narcotics

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Travellers need a set of travel documents to apply for Bahrain e-visa. They are essential to complete the Bahrain e-visa process. Learn more at Documents Required for Bahrain e-visa.

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Check your eligibility for Bahrain e-Visa and apply e-Visa 7 (seven) days before your scheduled trip.