Bahrain eVisa for South Africa Citizens

For visiting Bahrain travelers from South Africa will need the Bahrain eVisa for tourism, business, or family visits for short-term stays. This service is the simplest and fastest way to obtain the Bahrain visa to enter the country.

The applicant will need to submit the application and the documents online without the requirement to visit the embassy of Bahrain in their resident country. And if the Bahrain eVisa application form that you have submitted passes the verification stage, the approved Bahrain eVisa will be mailed to you via your registered email address.

The government of Bahrain has made the visa policy quite manageable for travelers, at present many citizens from different countries are able to apply for this online visa, granting permission to them to stay for a certain short period of time.

Quick Summary

• The Bahrain eVisa offers Single Entry and Multiple Entry eVisa which can be used for tourism, business, or family visit.
• The Bahrain Single Entry eVisa, grants permission to travellers to stay for maximum 14 days
• The entire process from application to submission to receiving the approved Bahrain eVisa, is online.
• Submission of the Bahrain Single Entry eVisa should be made at least 7 working days in advance, so that you receive the Bahrain online visa on-time.

Do South African passport holders need a visa to visit Bahrain?

South African citizens need a visa to visit Bahrain, so if they are visiting the country for a short stay related to reasons like business, tourism or family visit, they can apply for the Bahrain eVisa which is an online visa.

What is the Bahrain eVisa for South African citizens, how does it work?

As mentioned above the Bahrain eVisa is an electronic travel authority, introduced by the government of Bahrain, so that citizens from eVisa eligible countries are able to apply for the visa online, no requirement of taking appointments in the embassy and submitting the eVisa application forms.

The Bahrain eVisa was introduced by the government in 2014 and currently 200+ countries are offered the privilege of applying for this online visa, allowing you to enter the country legally, with stay allowed for a short period of time.

What are the categories of Bahrain eVisa which South Africans are permitted to apply?

Bahrain eVisa for South African citizens, there are various categories of Bahrain eVisa which was introduced by the immigration department of Bahrain so that eVisa application for the applicants becomes easy and for the immigration officials easy to identify and review the application form.

Here is the list of Bahrain eVisa categories, which the South African passport holder can choose, according to his purpose of travel:

General Visit eVisa

This Bahrain eVisa can be applied by South African passport holders who want to enter Bahrain for general purposes like tourism or family visit.

Family Visit

This Bahrain eVisa can be applied by South African passport holders who want to enter Bahrain for family visit or meeting friends and family.

Business Meeting

This Bahrain eVisa can be applied by South African passport holders who want to enter Bahrain for seminar, attending conference, trade fairs, events, business meetings or any business activity.

Tourism

This Bahrain eVisa can be applied by South African passport holders who want to enter Bahrain for tourism activities for visiting the historical places, natural wonders, diving experience, adventure activities and knowing about the culture of the country.

Investment

This Bahrain eVisa can be applied by South African passport holders who want to enter Bahrain in search of business opportunities and investing in Bahrain.

F1 Grand Prix

This Bahrain eVisa can be applied by South African passport holders who are motorsports enthusiasts and want to enter Bahrain to attend the F1 Grand Prix.

Self-Sponsorship

This Bahrain eVisa can be applied by South African passport holders who want to enter Bahrain for work or staying with family and is specially used by businessmen or retired personnel.

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As a South African, what do you need to apply for any of the Bahrain eVisa?

For applying for Bahrain eVisa, South African citizens must make sure that they have the following documents to be eligible to apply for the Bahrain eVisa, if you do not have these documents your application will be rejected.

South Africa Passport: Scanned copy of the first page or the biography page of the passport that has all the personal info.

Return ticket: If you are visiting for short stays

Bank statements: As proof that you have money in your account, you must submit the latest 3 months bank statement.

Stay details: Provide information about where you will be staying during your visit to the country with either hotel booking confirmation or invitation letter from the host.

GCC Residence Permit (if applicable): If you are a resident of any one of the GCC regional union countries, must have a GCC Residence Permit.

Email address: A working email address, so that all the communications related to the Bahrain eVisa are made through this email ID.

Mobile number: For contacting in case required

Valid means of payment: Debit/ credit card for paying the Bahrain eVisa application fees.

What is the validity period of the Bahrain eVisa which you have applied for?

The validity of a visa varies depending on the type of Bahrain eVisa the South African passport holder has applied and the type of entry chosen, here is the information:

Single-entry eVisa

In this single-entry Bahrain eVisa for South African citizens, the traveler is granted permission to stay for 14 days, and this eVisa has validity for 30 days.

Multiple entry eVisa (type 1)

In this multiple entry (1) Bahrain eVisa for South African citizens, the traveler is granted permission to stay for 30 days, and this eVisa has validity for 3 months.

Multiple entry eVisa (type 2)

In this multiple entry (2) Bahrain eVisa for South African citizens, the traveler is granted permission to stay for 90 days, and this eVisa has validity for 1 year.

As a South Africa passport holder, how to apply for the Bahrain eVisa?

Since, you have to apply online, you can apply from the comforts of your home at any time, and if you have any enquiry you can contact us, and in case you need any help to fill the form, you can get in touch with us right away. After checking that as a South Africa passport holder, you are eligible to apply for the Bahrain eVisa, you must follow the following steps.

Step 1: Collect documents

As you are eligible to apply for Bahrain eVisa, as an applicant you must first collect all the documents related like your:

• Passport
• Email address
• Mobile number
• Passport photo
• Return ticket
• Accommodation details
• Financial proof
• Documents related to the Bahrain eVisa type chosen

Step 2: Fill the form

When you are ready with all the mentioned documents, you can visit our site and select apply for the Bahrain eVisa, you will be directed to the application form. This form contains questions related to personal information like your full name, nationality, mobile number, email address, passport details, etc.

Step 3: Select the type of Bahrain eVisa as per your travel purpose

Based on the purpose of your visit to Bahrain in the form mention which type of eVisa you want, and depending on the type you have chosen you will be requested to submit the documents as well.

Step 4: Upload documents

You will be requested to upload the scanned copies of your passport, your photo (must be clicked following the government guidelines), and documents related to your purpose of visit to Bahrain.

Step 5: Review the application

When you are done filling the Bahrain eVisa application form, just check if you have filled the details correctly and that you have filled the form completely without missing any question.

Step 6: Choose the processing speed and pay the eVisa fees

When you are finally ready with your application fees, choose the processing speed and then pay the fees using your debit/ credit card.

What is the processing fee that South Africans need to pay for Bahrain eVisa?

The processing fees for the South African citizens depends on number of factors which are listed below:

• Your nationality or the passport of the country you have
• The processing speed which you have opted for
• The type of Bahrain eVisa you have chosen
• The type of entry you have chosen, whether it is single entry or double entry eVisa

With Bahrain eVisa, how many times South Africans can enter Bahrain?

Depending upon the type of entry you have chosen you will be granted permission to enter Bahrain. If you have opted for single entry Bahrain eVisa, you will be allowed to enter for one-time only and in case of multiple entry, have unlimited entries for a certain duration of time or till your visa is valid.

Do you need to apply for a Bahrain eVisa for your minor?

Even infants and minors traveling along with you are required to apply for Bahrain eVisa, every member needs to have their own eVisa.

Hoping to extend your stay in Bahrain, is it possible to do so with the Bahrain eVisa?

The immigration authority of Bahrain allows South African citizens with Bahrain eVisa to apply for extension. In order to apply for the extension:

• You will have to visit the NPRA (The General Directorate of Nationality, Passports & Residence) office before eVisa expires.
• Request for extension, your reason for extension should be genuine
• Must have all the documents
• Fill the eVisa extension form and submit along with the documents.

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