Travel Guidance

For those applying for e-visas please check the immigration website for documentation required under "see conditions", the majority of countries will need to provide passport copy, hotel confirmation in Bahrain and flight itinerary. Some countries may be asked for additional supporting documents such as bank statement and previous visa evidence: https://www.evisa.gov.bh/list-of-online-visa-country.html

Passport validity

Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of six months from the date of entry into Bahrain. Delegates should be able to present, if requested, confirmation of onward or return travel from Bahrain.

Visa requirements

Visas are required by all visitors to Bahrain except passport holders of the GCC States.

Visa on arrival

Passport holders from 60+ countries are granted visas on arrival. Passport holders from these countries are also eligible to apply for an e-visa ahead of their arrival.  For more information, please visit: https://www.evisa.gov.bh/list-of-onarrival-visa-country.html

E-visas

Passport holders from 200+ countries are exclusively granted e-visas ahead of their arrival. To check eligibility for an e-visa and to apply online please visit: https://www.evisa.gov.bh/list-of-online-visa-country.html

For those applying for e-visas please check the immigration website for documentation required under "see conditions", the majority of countries will need to provide passport copy, hotel confirmation in Bahrain and flight itinerary. Some countries may be asked for additional supporting documents such as bank statement and previous visa evidence: https://www.evisa.gov.bh/list-of-online-visa-country.html

Visa support letters

With Routes World taking place in under two weeks' time, it is no longer possible to request a visa support letter for the event. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact our travel team on routestravelteam@informa.com. 

Please note that support letters are not required when applying for an e-visa or visa on arrival.

Vaccines

Since 20 February 2022, there has been no Covid-19 PCR testing nor quarantine requirements for any arrivals regardless of vaccination status, including those arriving via the Causeway. For all other vaccinations please check with your local health authority and ensure you have adaquete travel insurance to travel to Bahrain.

Taxis

We advise that delegates use Uber taxis in Bahrain. Please note that for the Event Venue, drop off location is gate 1.