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Nigeria passport holders: Multiple entry for Bahrain. Fee: BHD 9–16 (~USD 23.94–42.55). Processing: 3-5 working days (eVisa). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
eVisa available. Tourist eVisa: BHD 9 (~USD 24 / NGN 32,640) for 14 days; BHD 16 for 90-day single; BHD 26 for 90-day multi-entry (1 year validity). Small Nigerian community in Bahrain — Manama trade/finance.
Visa types: eVisa (Tourist 14-day, 90-day single, 90-day multi-entry); Visa-on-Arrival for select categories at Manama Airport; Business Visa; Work Visa (LMRA system); Student; Family; Diplomatic.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 30 days from issue. Max Stay: 14 days or 90 days based on visa type. Multi-entry valid 1 year.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Daily fine ~USD 30-80; deportation; possible re-entry ban 1-3 years
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); Online application; Digital photo; Hotel booking or sponsor letter; Bank statement (USD 100/day); Return ticket; Travel insurance recommended; NIN; Yellow Fever cert (carried); For Work: LMRA approval + employer sponsorship; For Family Visit: sponsor's NOC and salary cert.
Visa types (1)
eVisa available. Tourist eVisa: BHD 9 (~USD 24 / NGN 32,640) for 14 days; BHD 16 for 90-day single; BHD 26 for 90-day multi-entry (1 year validity). Small Nigerian community in Bahrain — Manama trade/finance.
Common rejection reasons
Common NG rejections: (1) Past Gulf country overstays heavily flagged; (2) Work visa fraud — fake employer contracts; (3) Sponsor's salary below threshold for family visit; (4) 419 financial fraud screening; (5) Document mismatches with previous Gulf visa history; (6) Nigerian onward migration concerns.
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