Access
On arrival
AStay 30 days
Policy · BahrainPassport Atlas
Portugal passport to Bahrain
Portugal 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
Visa required
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Key facts
- Bahrain lets 71 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Portugal is one of them.
- Portugal passports get “On arrival” at 27 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Bahrain passports get “Visa required” in Portugal.
Nearby passports travelling to Bahrain
Open to Portugal 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
Connection likely
PortugalBahrain- Typical duration
- 9.6 hours
- From
- LIS · FAO · OPO
- To
- BAH
Usual hubs
United Arab Emirates · 10.7 hours
Türkiye · 9.8 hours
Germany · 10.4 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.
Portugal
Country profile
Capital
Lisbon
Population
10.7 million
Area
92,391 km²
Currency
Euro EUR
Languages
Portuguese
Time zone
UTC-01:00–UTC+00:00
Foreign-born
1.1 million · 2024
Migrant share
10.8%
Ethnic groups
- Portuguese95%
- and South America and other foreign born5%
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
Portugal · On arrival
FAQ
Does a Portugal 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 Portugal?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.