United Kingdom for citizens of Bahrain

🔑 How to enter to United Kingdom from Bahrain

To enter United Kingdom, Bahraini citizens must follow some fairly simple steps. Please note that migration services have the right to request additional documents (return tickets, accommodation reservations and etc.).

1. Before traveling to United Kingdom, check whether your Bahraini passport is valid. Passport must be valid for 6 months after entering United Kingdom and have at least 1 blank page for entry stamp.
2. Show your Bahraini passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your Bahraini passport. You are allowed to stay in United Kingdom for 180 days.

✅ Requirements for Bahraini citizens to visit United Kingdom with tourist visa

• Bahraini citizens should provide valid passport. Passport must be valid at the all time of entry to United Kingdom. The passport must be a minimum of one blank page for the entry stamp.
• Medical insurance is recommended, as treatment of Bahraini citizens on the territory of United Kingdom is carried out on a commercial basis.

⚠ Citizens of Bahrain must obtain a visa in advance before traveling to United Kingdom.

A British tourist visa is required for Bahraini citizens. At the discretion of the embassy staff, the visa can be issued strictly under the travel time line. When applying for a tourist visa to United Kingdom, the applicant must be in person. You may applay for a British tourist visa online.

✅ How to apply for United Kingdom tourist visa from Bahrain

1. Prepare all required documents.
2. Complete the application form and attach all required documents.
3. Submit your visa application online.
4. Await processing of documents.
5. Receive your passports with visas. .

ℹ The processing time is usually standard, but may increase depending on the embassy's workload. Refusal may be received without explanation. The visa fee is non-refundable in case of refusal. The application must be submitted for each applicant separately and in person.

❓ FAQ

1. Do citizens of Bahrain require a visa to visit the United Kingdom?

   Bahraini citizens do not need a visa to visit the United Kingdom.

2. How long Bahraini citizens are allowed to stay in United Kingdom without a visa?

   The maximum duration of stay in United Kingdom for citizens of Bahrain for a visa-free stay is 180 days.

3. What happens if a Bahraini passport holder stays in United Kingdom longer than the visa-free period allowed?

   Overstaying visa-free entry to United Kingdom is punishable by a fine, in case of serious violations a ban on entry to United Kingdom is possible. It is essential to leave the country before your authorized stay expires or to extend your stay legally if needed.

4. Do citizens of Bahrain need to show proof of sufficient funds to enter United Kingdom without a visa?

   British immigration authorities may ask for proof of sufficient funds or a return ticket when entering the country without a visa. It is advisable to have these documents with you when traveling.

5. What documents are required for Bahraini citizens to enter United Kingdom without a visa?

   Bahraini citizens need a valid passport with at least six months validity, a return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in United Kingdom.

6. Can Bahraini work or study during the visa-free stay in United Kingdom?

   The United Kingdom visa-free stay is usually for tourism purposes only. For working or studying in United Kingdom Bahraini citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.