Bahraini visa for French citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for French passport holders visiting Bahrain for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For French citizens to enter Bahrain for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Bahrain e-visa for French citizens | Eligible | |
| Visa on arrival | Bahrain visa on arrival for French citizens | Eligible | |
Bahrain tourist visa requirements:
- Holding French passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Bahrain.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Bahrain.
If you are looking for Bahrain visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from France, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Bahrain nearest your place of residence.
- Paris: The Embassy of Bahrain in Paris, France (Working hours: Close now)
Bahrain visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Bahrain diplomatic mission offices to France for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from France traveling to Bahrain from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (France) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 310,716 | N/A |
| 2009 | 318,996 | 2.66% |
| 2010 | 430,272 | 34.88% |
| 2011 | 242,352 | -43.67% |
| 2012 | 290,232 | 19.76% |
| 2013 | 329,868 | 13.66% |
| 2014 | 376,272 | 14.07% |
| 2015 | 348,120 | -7.48% |
| 2016 | 365,688 | 5.05% |
| 2017 | 409,464 | 11.97% |
| 2018 | 433,620 | 5.90% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Bahrain & France comparison
Bahrain's area is approximately 760 km2 (293 sq mi), while the area of France is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi). This means France is 720.47 times bigger than Bahrain.
As of April 2024, Bahrain's population is ~2.0 million people - 63,895,871 fewer people than the population of France.
We have highlighted Bahrain & France’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Bahrain | France | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 1,952,046 | 65,847,917 | 63.9 million fewer people live in Bahrain than France |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 36 | 267 | Bahrain has 231 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with France. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 41 | 143 | Bahrain passport holders visit 102 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 32 | 479 | Bahraini hosts 447 fewer foreign missions than France. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from France travel to Bahrain in one year?
The number of visitors from France visiting Bahrain in 2018 was approximately 433,620.
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