How to get a Bahrain visa from Kenya

• This visa is for those intending to travel to Bahrain for sightseeing, relaxation, and recreation purposes.
• Bahrain tourist visa for Kenyans is an e-visa. This means that the visa can be obtained electronically without being physically present at the embassy/consulate.
• Kenyan applicants do not necessarily need a visa stamp on their passport prior to their arrival to Bahrain.
• This visa will not be issued if your entry violates the security and national welfare of Bahrain.
• The Bahrain tourist visa takes 3-5 working days for processing.
• Even though Kenyans are eligible for an e-visa, they are advised not to apply for one. They are implored to travel to Bahrain and obtain the visa on arrival.
• Kenyans who have been invited to Bahrain by their friends and relatives are also eligible for this visa.
• A letter of invitation from your host is required if you are visiting someone in Bahrain. The letter should introduce the applicant and also state the relationship between the applicant and the host.
• Kenyans who want to attend festivals and events in the country can also do so on this visa.
• A letter from the applicant’s employer in Kenya is required. This letter should contain the name and job position of the applicant. It should be written on the company’s letterhead and addressed to the Embassy of Bahrain.
• Minors should ensure that they provide the original copy of their birth certificate which carries the name of both parents. A notarized consent signed by both parents should also be provided.
• Applicants should submit proof of financial sufficiency that can cover their stay in the country.
• Receipt of paid visa application fee is to be submitted by applicant.
• Applicants must provide proof of travel ticket or travel itinerary.
• A proof of hotel reservations or accommodation for their duration of stay in the country is to be provided by the applicant.
• Applicants are to provide proof of incentive to return back to their home country once the visa expires.
• Kenyans with this visa are prohibited from taking up work or engaging in business activities while they are in the country.
• Applicants should ensure that they adhere to the rules of the tourist visa.

• Kenyans visiting Bahrain to foster the business relationship with their partners in Bahrain are the eligible applicants of this visa.
• Kenyans with this visa are allowed to attend business meetings and sign business contracts Bahrain.
• The Bahrain business visa can be issued on arrival at the airport.
• Bahrain business visa are either single or multi entry.
• Kenyans can attend trade fairs, conferences, and business summits during their visit to the country.
• A letter from the applicant’s employer in Kenya, addressed to the Embassy of Bahrain and signed by a senior manager should be provided. This letter should introduce the applicant and state nature of the business to be conducted.
• An official letter of invitation from the host company in Bahrain should be provided. The letter should be written on the company’s letterhead and signed by an authorized signatory of the company.
• The letter of invitation should state the duration and nature of the business to be carried out. The valid contact address of the company should also be included.
• If the financial responsibility of the applicant’s will be taken up by the host or the sponsoring company, it should be clearly stated on the business letter.
• Proof of any previous dealings between the sponsoring and the host company should be provided, if any.
• Applicants who are self employed are to attach their company's certificate of registration as well as proof of tax payment for the last six months.
• Applicants are to provide proof of visa application fee payment.
• Foreigners are expected to return to their home country after their visa expires.
• A proof of medical fitness is to be provided by applicant. It should show that the applicant is free from any communicable disease.
• Kenyans are prohibited from taking up paid or unpaid employment during their time in the country.

Alcohol is only available in hotels and through private licenses for sale to non-Muslims only. Drinking alcohol in public is still illegal and being drunk can actually get you thrown behind bars.