Access
On arrival
AStay 30 days
Policy · MaldivesPassport Atlas
Bahrain passport to Maldives
Bahrain passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Maldives, usually for 30 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
eVisa
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Key facts
- Maldives lets 197 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Bahrain is one of them.
- Bahrain passports get “On arrival” at 30 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Maldives passports get “eVisa” in Bahrain.
Nearby passports travelling to Maldives
Open to Bahrain passports near Maldives
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
BahrainMaldives- Typical duration
- 6.9 hours
- From
- BAH
- To
- MLE · GAN · HAQ
Usual hubs
United Arab Emirates · 7 hours
Qatar · 6.9 hours
Türkiye · 13.2 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Bahrain
Country profile
Capital
Manama
Population
1.6 million
Area
665 km²
Currency
Bahraini dinar BHD
Languages
Arabic
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Foreign-born
840,202 · 2024
Migrant share
52.3%
Ethnic groups · 2020
- Bahraini47.4%
- Asian43.4%
- other Arab4.9%
- African1.4%
- North American1.1%
- Gulf Co-operative countries0.9%
- Other0.9%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Maldives
Country profile
Capital
Male
Population
515,132
Area
300 km²
Currency
Maldivian rufiyaa MVR
Languages
Maldivian
Time zone
UTC+05:00
Foreign-born
75,099 · 2024
Migrant share
14.2%
Ethnic groups
homogeneous mixture of Sinhalese, Dravidian, Arab, Australasian
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type G
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+960
Airports
MLE · GAN · HAQ · NMF
Highlights
- Hukuru Miskiy
- North Malé Atoll
- Hanifaru Bay
Bahrain · On arrival
FAQ
Does a Bahrain passport need a visa for Maldives?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “On arrival”. typical stay 30 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 30 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Maldives typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Maldives mission.
What about a Maldives passport entering Bahrain?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.
How do you apply for Maldives as a visitor?
Tourist visa on arrival：30 days, extendable。Hotel booking and return ticket; complete the arrival card.