Access
On arrival
AStay 30 days
Policy · BahrainPassport Atlas
United Kingdom passport to Bahrain
United Kingdom passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Bahrain, usually for 30 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
eTA
TStay 180 days
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Key facts
- Bahrain lets 71 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — United Kingdom is one of them.
- United Kingdom passports get “On arrival” at 32 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Bahrain passports also enter United Kingdom without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Bahrain
Open to United Kingdom passports near Bahrain
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
Direct flights
United KingdomBahrain- Typical duration
- 6.7 hours
- From
- LHR
- To
- BAH
Airlines American Airlines, British Airways, Gulf Air Bahrain, Iberia Airlines
Search live faresDuration 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.
United Kingdom
Country profile
Capital
London
Population
68.3 million
Area
244,820 km²
Currency
British pound GBP
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC+00:00
Foreign-born
11.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
17.1%
Ethnic groups · 2011
- White87.2%
- other3.7%
- Black/African/Caribbean/black British3%
- Asian/Asian British: Indian2.3%
- mixed2%
- Asian/Asian British: Pakistani1.9%
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.
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.
Travel notes
Plug
Type G
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 999 · Ambulance 999
Dialing code
+973
Airports
BAH
Highlights
- Qal'at al-Bahrain
- Tree of Life
- Muharraq pearling sites
United Kingdom · On arrival
FAQ
Does a United Kingdom passport need a visa for Bahrain?
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?
Bahrain typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Bahrain mission.
What about a Bahrain passport entering United Kingdom?
The reverse result is “eTA”.