How to get a Bahrain visa from Philippines
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Filipino passport holders travelling to Bahrain.
Visa types & fees
3 visa options for travelling to Bahrain.
Business visa
Processing time5 business days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$12
Tourist visa
Processing time5 business days
Validity90 days
Work visa
Processing time1-4 weeks
Validity1-2 years
Fee (approx.)$12
Application requirements
Documents Filipino applicants need to provide.
- Duly accomplished visa application form.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) or Visa.
- Passport with validity of up to 6 months from the date of departure/arrival in Bahrain.
- Copy of Return or Onward Air Ticket
- Two passport-sized photographs (40mm x 60mm).
- A copy of your Invitation Letter.
- Payment of visa fees.
- Medical Insurance.
- Travel Insurance.
- Proof of sufficient funds to finance your stay.
Visa type details
Business visa
- This visa is issued to the Philippines traveling for business purpose to Bahrain
- Duly visa application form.
- Passport-sized photographs.
- Sponsorship Letter. A letter of employment indicating the employer's name/organization, commercial registration number, employee's capacity, salary, contract duration, employee's name, birth date, and nationality.
- Copy of the business contract.
- If invited, a letter of invitation from the organization.
- Payment of visa fees.
- Payment of air ticket.
- Medical insurance.
Tourist visa
- This visa is issued to the Philippines traveling to Bahrain for tourism.
- A valid passport with a validity for at least 6 months (Passport must be signed).
- You must possess one completed visa application form.
- A copy of your travel ticket or round trip travel itinerary.
- You must have one passport-sized photo taken within the last six months.
- Proof of financial resources required to pay for your expenses while in Bahrain.
- You must leave Bahrain at the end of your visit.
- You have must show no intention to seek or undertake employment while in Bahrain
- Payment of visa fees.
- You must possess a letter explaining the reason for your visit and duration of stay
- You must possess a letter from your sponsor
- Medical insurance
Work visa
- This visa is issued to the Philippines traveling to Bahrain For work purposes
- A duly filled visa application form.
- Passport of the employee.
- Passport-sized recent photographs of the applicant.
- A sponsorship letter stating the employer’s name/ name of the organization, commercial registration number, employee’s name, salary, employment contract duration, birth certificate, and nationality.
- Flight Itinerary.
- A copy of the employment contract.
- Medical certificate of the employee from an authorized center.
- Payment of visa fees.
Where to apply
Bahrain embassy & visa application centers in Philippines.
Manila
AddressPicar Place, Kalayaan Avenue, Makati City, Manila, Philippines.
Phone(+63) 2 4036166
Email[email protected]
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Frequently asked questions
What is the official language of Bahrain
Arabic is the official language of Bahrain, but English is widely spoken. It is used in business and is a compulsory second language in schools.
Is it legal to take alcohol in Bahrain
No, In Bahrain, 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.
How do I know if my visa is approved
You will be notified via email as soon as the Bahrain government approves your visa.
What is Bahrain famous for
Bahrain is famous for Oil, Pearls and world heritage sites. Before the discovery of Oil, Bahrain was popular for being the connecting port from modern-day Iraq and South East Asia. Therefore, Bahrain contains various world heritage sites making it a lovely tourist destination in the middle east.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Bahrain visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.