Bahrain Tourist e-Visafor 🇨🇳 Chinese citizens travelling to 🇧🇭 Bahrain
Chinese citizens are required to obtain a Bahrain Tourist e-Visa before travelling to Bahrain. You must submit a formal application at the Bahrain embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre in your country. Apply well in advance of your planned travel date.
Apply Now — Official Portal ↗📋Required Documents4
- ✓Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity beyond intended stay)
- ✓Return or onward flight booking confirmation
- ✓Credit or debit card for online payment
- ✓Hotel booking confirmation or accommodation proof
ℹ️What to Expect
To apply for a Bahrain Tourist e-Visa, book an appointment at the nearest Bahrain embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 1 days. The government fee is BHD 29.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements at the official government portal before booking travel.
📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)
- ○Travel insurance covering Bahrain stay
Conditional — recommended for all visitors (if applicable)
- ○Proof of sufficient funds
Conditional — may be requested at port of entry (if applicable)
🌐Why Chinese passport holders need a visa for Bahrain
Chinese citizens require a visa to enter Bahrain based on the current immigration requirements set by Bahrain's government. Chinese passport holders must apply through the Bahrain embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.
⚠️Common Reasons Bahrain Tourist e-Visa Applications Are Refused6
- !Name, date-of-birth or passport-number mismatch between the e-Visa application, the passport and the uploaded photo.
- !Passport with less than 6 months validity or an unclear / non-compliant passport scan.
- !No confirmed hotel booking or return/onward ticket evidencing a genuine short visit.
- !Insufficient proof of funds for the duration of the stay.
- !Photograph not meeting the Bahrain eVisa (evisa.gov.bh) specifications.
- !Prior overstay, fines or an entry ban from a previous Bahrain or GCC visit.
Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.
Requirements last reviewed: June 2026 · Source: official government portal