Bahrain visa for Gulf (GCC) residents from Algeria
Last verified: June 2026 (evisa.gov.bh source)
Can an Algerian resident of the Gulf enter Bahrain online?
Yes — it's the easiest route. An Algerian holding a valid Gulf residency (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar; ≥ 3 months remaining) can apply for the Bahrain e-Visa 100% online on evisa.gov.bh, no sponsor or pre-travel biometrics. Without Gulf residency, you need a valid UAE/UK/US/Saudi/Schengen visa, otherwise check the embassy route.
Official source: evisa.gov.bh
At a glance
- Type
- Gulf-resident route (GCC)
- Condition
- Valid Gulf residency (≥ 3 months)
- Application
- 100% online (evisa.gov.bh)
- Sponsor
- Not required
- Fee (confirmed)
- 1-year multi ≈ 44 BHD (~$117)
- Pre-travel biometrics
- None
- Without Gulf residency
- UAE/UK/US/Saudi/Schengen visa or embassy
- Arrival card
- No specific card
Required documents
- Algerian passport (valid ≥ 6 months)
- Valid Gulf residence card (≥ 3 months remaining)
- Confirmed hotel booking (or a resident host)
- Confirmed return/onward flight ticket
How it works, step by step
- 1Check your eligibility
Valid Gulf residency (≥ 3 months remaining).
- 2OuiVisa fills the official portal (evisa.gov.bh)
Verify the residency condition before payment.
- 3Pay the fees online
By type + service fee.
- 4Receive your e-Visa by email (PDF)
Usually within 3 to 5 working days.
- 5Travel
Use only evisa.gov.bh.
Fees
| e-Visa (Gulf resident) | by type (1 year ≈ 44 BHD) |
For Gulf residents, the Bahrain e-Visa is applied for online; the 1-year multiple-entry fee (44 BHD ~$117) is confirmed, other types to confirm on evisa.gov.bh. Without Gulf residency, a UAE/UK/US/Saudi/Schengen visa is required, otherwise the embassy route.
Frequently asked questions
Who can use this route?
Algerians holding a valid residency from a Gulf country (≥ 3 months remaining).
And without Gulf residency?
You need a valid UAE/UK/US/Saudi Arabia/Schengen visa; otherwise check the embassy route via an agency.
Is a sponsor required?
No.
How do I avoid scams?
Use only evisa.gov.bh. Sites like bahrainonlinevisa.com or bahrainsevisa.org add fees (~$89) and harvest your data.
Is approval guaranteed?
No. The decision is at the NPRA's (Ministry of Interior) discretion; OuiVisa checks eligibility before payment.
Eligible for the Bahrain e-Visa?
OuiVisa checks your eligibility and fills the official portal — or refers you to an agency if the embassy route is needed.
Start my e-Visa onlinee-Visa handled 100% online by OuiVisa for eligible travellers — no embassy or pre-travel biometrics. For non-eligible Algerians (without a UAE/UK/US/Saudi/Schengen visa or Gulf residency), OuiVisa checks eligibility and refers you to a partner agency if needed. Issuance is at the NPRA's discretion; approval is not guaranteed.