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Iran passport to Bahrain
Iran passport holders need an eVisa for Bahrain, applied for online before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 15 days
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Key facts
- Bahrain lets 71 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Iran is not one of them.
- Iran passports get “eVisa” at 51 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Bahrain passports get “Visa free” in Iran.
Nearby passports travelling to Bahrain
Open to Iran 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
IranBahrain- Typical duration
- 2.2 hours
- From
- MHD · IKA
- To
- BAH
Airlines Gulf Air Bahrain, Iran Air
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.
Iran
Country profile
Capital
Tehran
Population
86 million
Area
1,648,000 km²
Currency
Iranian rial IRR
Languages
Persian (Farsi)
Time zone
UTC+03:30
Foreign-born
3.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
4.2%
Ethnic groups
Persian, Azeri, Kurd, Lur, Baloch, Arab, Turkmen, and Turkic tribes
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
Iran · eVisa
FAQ
Does a Iran passport need a visa for Bahrain?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “eVisa”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Bahrain immigration or a mission.
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 Iran?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.