Bahraini visa for U.S. citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for U.S. 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 U.S. citizens to enter Bahrain for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Bahrain e-visa for U.S. citizens | Eligible | |
| Visa on arrival | Bahrain visa on arrival for U.S. citizens | Eligible | |
Bahrain tourist visa requirements:
- Holding U.S. 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 United States, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Bahrain nearest your place of residence.
- Washington: The Embassy of Bahrain in Washington, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- New York: The Permanent Mission of Bahrain in New York, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 50 minutes)
Bahrain visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Bahrain diplomatic mission offices to United States for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United States traveling to Bahrain from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United States) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,268,757 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,302,567 | 2.66% |
| 2010 | 1,756,944 | 34.88% |
| 2011 | 989,604 | -43.67% |
| 2012 | 1,185,114 | 19.76% |
| 2013 | 1,346,961 | 13.66% |
| 2014 | 1,536,444 | 14.07% |
| 2015 | 1,421,490 | -7.48% |
| 2016 | 1,493,226 | 5.05% |
| 2017 | 1,671,978 | 11.97% |
| 2018 | 1,770,615 | 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 & United States comparison
Bahrain's area is approximately 760 km2 (293 sq mi), while the area of United States is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi). This means United States is 12036.08 times bigger than Bahrain.
As of April 2024, Bahrain's population is ~2.0 million people - 336,862,267 fewer people than the population of United States.
We have highlighted Bahrain & United States’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Bahrain | United States | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 1,952,046 | 338,814,313 | 336.9 million fewer people live in Bahrain than United States |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 36 | 273 | Bahrain has 237 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United States. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 41 | 134 | Bahrain passport holders visit 93 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 32 | 1147 | Bahraini hosts 1115 fewer foreign missions than United States. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United States travel to Bahrain in one year?
The number of visitors from United States visiting Bahrain in 2018 was approximately 1,770,615.
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