Bahrain visa requirements for Singaporeans

Travel and visa requirements

Bahraini Visa is not required for Singaporeans

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Singaporeans can visit Bahrain by applying for the Bahraini e-visa for a stay up to 30 days.
  • To apply for the Bahrain e-visa, visit the Bahrain Ministry of Foreign Affairs' website for your e-visa application procedure.
  • Bahrain e-visa will take three days for its process and will be emailed to you with this three days, providing you met all the requirements needed for the visa application.
  • To extend your visa staying period, you should get in touch with the Immigration Department of Bahrain. However, this extension incurs a visa extension fee.
  • Visitors are to provide an original international passport that valid for at least 6 months and reserve a minimum of two blanked pages for necessary stampings.
  • Visitors country's national Identity card is required upon arrival at the Bahrain airport.
  • Proof of hotel reservation or any other means of your accommodation in Bahrain.
  • Visitors are required to provide proof of sufficient funds for expenses throughout visitors stay in Bahrain.
  • Airport tax is not levied on any traveler upon their embarkation at the country's airport.
  • The standard time zone of Bahrain is (GMT+3). Hence, Singapore is 5 hours ahead of Bahrain.
  • The estimated flight duration from Singapore to Bahrain is 8 hours, 21 minutes.
  • Emirates, Etihad Airways and Air India are some of the carrier from Singapore to Bahrain.
  • The telephone line used in Bahrain is (+973) available for both national and international communications.
  • Bahrain banks stop operations on Fridays and Saturdays and resume operations on Sundays.
  • The official currency of Bahrain is Bahraini Dinar (BHD). 
  • There is no restriction on importation or exportation of local or foreign currencies. However, visitors coming or exiting Bahrain can be asked by the Bahraini customs or security authorities to declare their local or foreign currencies, gold or other financial instruments that are with them.
  • The importation of arms and ammunition requires import permit or license issued by the Ministry of the Interior and Civil Aviation Affairs of Bahrain.
  • It is highly prohibited to import narcotic drugs, Indian paan and derivatives, used and reconditioned tires, cultured pearls and advertisement material for cigarettes.
  • Arabic is the official language spoken in Bahrain. But English is also spoken by its wider population.
  • Manama is the capital city of Bahrain. It is the financial hub of the country.
  • Islam is a predominant religion in Bahrain. Over 70% of the country's population are Muslims.  
  • The Bahraini common local dishes are Machboos made up of rice served with fish or meats and dates.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bahrain official currency?

The official currency of Bahrain is Bahraini Dinar (BHD). 


What are the places to explore in Bahrain?

Muharraq's Arad Fort and Souk al Qaisariya, Capital with Dilmun ruins and Bazaars in Manama, Seef and Riffa's Golf, fish and chips, hamburger are the best places to explore in Bahrain.


What is the time difference between Singapore and Bahrain?

The standard time zone of Bahrain is (GMT+3). Hence, Singapore is 5 hours ahead of Bahrain.


Is Bahrain safe to visit?

Bahrain is safe to visit, as crime rates in Bahrain are relatively low and violent crime is rare