Data verified
Pakistan passport holders: Multiple entry for Bahrain. Fee: BHD 5–9 (~USD 13.3–23.94). Processing: 3-5 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
eVisa available. 2-week single entry: BHD 9 (~USD 24). 3-month multi-entry: BHD 16 (~USD 42). 1-year multi-entry: BHD 36 (~USD 95). Large Pakistani expat community.
Visa types: eVisa (multiple categories): Tourist eVisa (2 weeks single / 3 months multiple / 1 year multiple); Visa on Arrival (14-day, BHD 5); Business eVisa; Family Visit; Work Visa (sponsored); Student; Resident. Pakistanis: large worker community.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
eVisa Validity: 30 days to 1 year. Max Stay: 2 weeks (VoA) / 1 month/3 months (eVisa).
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 at evisa.gov.bh; Recent color photo (white bg); Bank statement (BHD 200+ recommended); Hotel booking; Return ticket; CNIC; Travel insurance; For Business: invitation from Bahraini company; For Family Visit: sponsor CPR + relationship proof + salary cert; For Work: NOC + Block Visa.
Visa types (1)
eVisa available. 2-week single entry: BHD 9 (~USD 24). 3-month multi-entry: BHD 16 (~USD 42). 1-year multi-entry: BHD 36 (~USD 95). Large Pakistani expat community.
Common rejection reasons
Common PK rejections: (1) Sponsor documentation issues for family visit (Sponsor CPR + salary cert required); (2) Block visa concerns for workers (Pakistani worker abuse history); (3) Previous Gulf visa rejections/blacklists (kafala system); (4) Inadequate hotel bookings; (5) Suspicion of intent to work without proper visa; (6) Workers from rural Pakistan face extra scrutiny.
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