Bahrain visa requirements for Sri Lanka citizens (2026)

Do Sri Lanka citizens need a visa for Bahrain?

Apply online before travel. Approval is linked to your passport.

Sri Lanka passport holders can currently enter 35 destinations visa-free or with a visa on arrival, and 59 more with an online ETA or e-Visa. Bahrain admits 71 of 198 passports without a full visa (visa-free, on arrival or ETA).

Documents required for the Bahrain e-Visa

• Scan of the passport data page (valid 6+ months)
• Recent passport-style digital photo, plain background
• Travel dates, entry point and accommodation details
• Return or onward ticket
• Payment card for the government fee

General checklist for this type of entry — not an official list. Requirements vary by purpose and personal circumstances; we confirm the exact list for your case when you apply.

Bahrain e-Visa processing time

3–10 business days (estimate). This is a general estimate for this type of application, not an official figure. Apply well before your travel date.

Bahrain e-Visa cost

We have not verified the official government fee for Sri Lanka citizens, so we don’t state one. The official portal shows the current fee before you pay.

With Tripsol: from $75 per traveler, all-in. Total includes government fees where applicable and our service fee.

How to apply for the Bahrain e-Visa

1. Prepare a passport scan and a compliant photo.
2. Apply online — with us or on the official portal — and pay the fee.
3. Wait for approval (see processing time) and download the e-visa.
4. Print a copy and travel with the passport used to apply.

Prefer a human to check it? Apply with Tripsol, or apply yourself on the official portal (Bahrain e-Visa portal).

Entry tips for Bahrain

• Local currency is Bahraini dinar (BHD) — carry a card that works abroad and some cash for arrival costs.
• Buy travel medical insurance that covers your whole stay.
• An eSIM bought before you fly means data as soon as you land — handy for showing bookings at immigration.

Bahrain at a glance

Sources & last verified

The visa requirement on this page is derived from the open passport-index dataset (updated 17 Feb 2026) and has not been individually verified by our team. Documents and steps are general guidance. Always verify with the official source before travel.