India Visa Requirements for Bahraini Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Bahraini passport holders apply for a India e-Visa. Maximum stay: 30 days. Cost: US$25. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Scanned bio-data page of passport (PDF format, 10KB-300KB, all four corners visible).
- Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 10KB-1MB, 51x51mm / 2x2 inches, white background, front view, eyes open, no glasses).
- Travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation.
- e-Visa approval letter (ETA), printed or digital copy, to show at immigration.
- Return or onward ticket from India.
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$25 — e-Visa |
|---|
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The Indian e-Visa for this route costs USD 25.
- •The Government of India does not authorize any agent or intermediary to charge fees for emergency or express visas, eVisas or the eArrival card. [1]
How to apply
- Apply for the eVisa online through the official Government of India portal, indianvisaonline.gov.in, using the Bureau of Immigration eVisa route. [1] [2]
- Submit the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before arrival, through boi.gov.in, indianvisaonline.gov.in or the official 'Indian Visa Su-Swagatam' mobile app. [5]
- Fill in the passenger Self-Declaration Form at airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
- Present your passport, valid eVisa and the printed or digital e-Visa approval letter at the arrival immigration counter. [1]
Before you fly
- •Foreign nationals must complete and submit the eArrival Card, which can be done online within 72 hours before arrival. [5]
- •All passengers must also fill in the Self-Declaration Form at airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
- •Entry into India requires a valid passport together with a regular visa, an eVisa or an OCI card. [1]
Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Do not pay any agent or intermediary for an emergency visa, express visa, eVisa or eArrival card, as the Government of India does not authorize such charges. [1]
Visa on Arrival at selected airports is available only to nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals. [2]
The eArrival Card is arrival information only and is not a visa. [5]
Recent changes
- · confirmedKuwait
- · confirmedBahrain
- · confirmedreplaced emergency e-Visa with six categories of electronic visas for nationals of Afghanistan
- · confirmedresumed Qatar
- · confirmedresumed China (including Hong Kong and Macau), only for business e-Visa
- · confirmedBritish citizens of Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey, and British Overseas Territories citizens of Gibraltar
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedsuspended Canada
- · confirmedresumed Saudi Arabia
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedSaudi Arabia
- · confirmedQatar
Policy updates affecting this route
- · confirmedPaper arrival/departure (disembarkation) card completed on arrival → Foreigners and OCI holders must submit the e-Arrival card online within 72 hours before arrival at boi.gov.in — India replaces paper arrival card with a mandatory online e-Arrival
Frequently asked
How long can Bahraini citizens stay in India?
Up to 30 days.
How much does it cost?
US$25 — e-Visa.
What documents are required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival with at least 2 blank visa pages.; Scanned bio-data page of passport (PDF format, 10KB-300KB, all four corners visible).; Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 10KB-1MB, 51x51mm / 2x2 inches, white background, front view, eyes open, no glasses).; Travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation.; e-Visa approval letter (ETA), printed or digital copy, to show at immigration..
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
Can I get a visa on arrival instead of an eVisa?
Visa on Arrival at selected airports is limited to nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals, so apply for the eVisa online before you travel.
What must I submit before flying to India?
Complete the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before arrival, and fill in the passenger Self-Declaration Form before reaching the arrival immigration counters.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Bahraini citizens” and “Visa policy of India”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] boi.gov.in [2] indianvisaonline.gov.in [3] mea.gov.in [4] boi.gov.in [5] boi.gov.in [6] boi.gov.in [7] boi.gov.in. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
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