🇨🇦 Canada passport 🇧🇭 Bahrain
Visa on arrival
Issued at the border when you land — nothing to apply for in advance
Canada passport holders do not need a visa in advance for Bahrain — a visa is issued on arrival at the border.
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay or fee for this route — check the official page before you travel.
Source: the open Passport Index dataset, with corrections checked against official government sites. How we source this · Report an error
Before you board
Check your passport's expiry date. We don't hold Bahrain's own validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay, some for three, some only for the length of your trip — and airlines refuse boarding on it. See the six-month passport rule, then confirm with the official sources.
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Getting a visa on arrival for Bahrain
What this usually involves for a visa on arrival — not a checklist researched for Canada passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 5 items
- Passport meeting the destination's validity rule (commonly six months beyond arrival)
- Completed arrival/VOA form (available on plane or at airport)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Cash for visa fee (check destination for accepted currencies)
Steps 4 steps
- Collect the Visa on Arrival form from the plane or airport counter
- Fill out the form and queue at the VOA desk
- Submit your documents and pay the visa fee
- Receive your visa stamp and proceed to immigration
About Bahrain
The first Gulf state to discover oil — now a cosmopolitan island of culture, racing, and pearls
- Capital
- Manama
- Currency
- Bahraini Dinar (BD)
- Language
- Arabic
- Time zone
- AST (UTC+3)
- Best time to visit
- October – April
Official sources
Always confirm with Bahrain's own government before you travel:
- Bahrain official visa information ↗ evisa.gov.bh
- Bahrain embassies & consulates ↗ mofa.gov.bh
Common questions
Do Canada citizens need a visa to visit Bahrain?
Canada passport holders do not need a visa in advance for Bahrain — a visa is issued on arrival at the border.
How long can Canada passport holders stay in Bahrain?
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay for this route. Check Bahrain's official visa information before you travel.
How much does a Bahrain visa cost for Canada citizens?
Our data doesn't record the fee for this route. Fees change often — check Bahrain's official visa information before you apply.
How long does it take to get a Bahrain visa?
Processing time: Issued on arrival (typically 15–60 minutes).
How long must my passport be valid to enter Bahrain?
We don't hold Bahrain's own passport-validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay; some ask for less. Check before you travel.
Does Bahrain give visas to Canada citizens?
Yes — Bahrain issues Canada citizens a visa on arrival at the border or airport, so no embassy application is needed beforehand.
Where can Canada citizens find official Bahrain visa information?
On Bahrain's official site: https://evisa.gov.bh