How many countries can Bahraini passport holders visit without a visa?

Bahraini passport holders can visit 49 countries visa-free, plus 72 countries with e-visa or visa on arrival, as of August 2026.

Bahraini Passport: Visa-Free Countries

Q: Which countries are visa-free for Bahraini passport holders?

Bahraini passport holders can travel visa-free to Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Azerbaijan, Armenia, and 41 more countries.

As of August 2026, Bahraini passport holders can visit 49 countries visa-free, plus 72 with e-visa or visa on arrival.

The Bahraini passport allows travel to many countries. It offers visa-free access to 49 countries. Additionally, it provides 55 e-visas. For 17 countries, visas are issued upon arrival.

In 110 countries, a visa is mandatory. These specifications make international travel easier for Bahraini citizens. Bahrain, an island nation, has a population of approximately 1.7 million.

Most of the population resides in the capital, Manama. Bahrain's economy is diverse. Oil, manufacturing, and services contribute significantly. Tourism also plays a role. Bahrain's passport reflects its global connections and international standing.

Visa-free map

Nearby countries

The nearest visa free countries to visit for Bahraini passport holders are Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Oman.

Visa free countries

So, where can Bahrainis travel without a visa? We have listed all the countries where Bahrain citizens can travel visa-free, eliminating the hassle of visa paperwork.

Asia

🇦🇲 Armenia (120 days)
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan (30 days)
🇨🇳 China (30 days)
🇬🇪 Georgia (1 year)
🇮🇷 Iran (15 days)
🇯🇴 Jordan (3 months)
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan (30 days)
🇰🇼 Kuwait (Freedom of movement ID card valid)
🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan (60 days)
🇱🇧 Lebanon (6 months)
🇲🇾 Malaysia (90 days)
🇴🇲 Oman (Freedom of movement ID card valid)
🇵🇰 Pakistan (90 days)
🇵🇭 Philippines (30 days)
🇶🇦 Qatar (Freedom of movement ID card valid)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia (Freedom of movement ID card valid)
🇸🇬 Singapore (30 days)
🇹🇭 Thailand (60 days)
🇹🇷 Turkey (3 months)
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates (Freedom of movement ID card valid)
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan (30 days)
🇭🇰 Hong Kong (30 days)
🇵🇸 Palestine (Arrival by sea to Gaza Strip not allowed.)

Americas

🇧🇸 Bahamas (3 months)
🇧🇧 Barbados (90 days)
🇩🇲 Dominica (21 days)
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic (N/A)
🇪🇨 Ecuador (90 days)
🇸🇻 El Salvador (90 days)
🇬🇹 Guatemala (90 days)
🇭🇹 Haiti (3 months)
🇭🇳 Honduras (90 days)
🇳🇮 Nicaragua (90 days)
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (1 month)
🇹🇨 Turks and Caicos Islands (30 days)

Europe

🇧🇾 Belarus (30 days)
🇷🇸 Serbia (90 days)
🇺🇦 Ukraine (90 days)
🇽🇰 Kosovo (Do not need a visa a holder of a valid biometric residence permit issued by one of the Schengen member states or a valid multi-entry Schengen Visa, a holder of a valid Laissez-Passer issued by United Nations Organizations, NATO, OSCE, Council of Europe or European Union a holder of a valid travel documents issued by EU Member and Schengen States, United States of America, Canada, Australia and Japan based on the 1951 Convention on Refugee Status or the 1954 Convention on the Status of Stateless Persons, as well as holders of valid travel documents for foreigners (max. 15 days stay))

Africa

🇧🇼 Botswana (90 days)
🇪🇬 Egypt (6 months)
🇲🇺 Mauritius (90 days)
🇲🇦 Morocco (90 days)
🇹🇳 Tunisia (3 months)
🇿🇲 Zambia (N/A)