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Bahrain for Dominican (Dominica) passport holders: eVisa

Your circumstances

Passport:
🇩🇲 Dominican (Dominica)
Lives in:
Not specified (general rule)
Going to:
🇧🇭 Bahrain
Purpose:
Holiday

Route summary

eVisa

eVisa or visa on arrival – conditions apply

Dominican (Dominica) passport holders are on Bahrain's official eVisa list and visa-on-arrival list. The exact visa type, length of stay and fee are shown by the official eligibility checker.

Conditions

  • "Terms and conditions apply" – the visa type, period of stay, validity and fee for this passport are shown by the official eligibility checker ("See conditions").
  • Also listed for a visa on arrival ("Conditions apply"); entry is not guaranteed – you must meet all conditions on arrival, at the immigration officer's discretion.
  • NPRA visit eVisa pages require a passport valid for more than 6 months; the visa is void if not used within 3 months of issue.
  • GCC residents: separate GCC-resident eVisa types require a GCC residence permit (with return visa) valid for at least 3 months; eligibility by nationality is confirmed only in the checker.

About this route

Route type
eVisa: you apply online before you travel.
Documents
Document list not published by the official source.
Fee
Fee not published by the official source.
Processing
Official sources differ: issuance in 1 working day (NPRA visa-type pages) vs approximately 3–5 working days, longer in exceptional cases (eVisa FAQ)..

Next step

Steps not published by the official source — use the official link to start.

Official application pageevisa.gov.bh ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Last checked 4 Oct 2026 against evisa.gov.bh · Read in browser on official page

Documents

Document list not published by the official source.

Fees

Official government fee
Not published by the official source
Visa-centre / service fee (not a government fee)
None stated by the official source
Notes from the source
Not stated per nationality. NPRA: BHD 5 non-refundable application fee plus an issuance fee that depends on the visa type (e.g. two-week single-entry eVisa BHD 5; 3-month multiple-entry BHD 12; one-year multiple-entry BHD 40). Which types this passport can get is shown only by the eligibility checker (CAPTCHA). The processing fee is not refunded if refused.

These notes may mention other charges that we have not yet separated into government and service fees. Visa-centre, service or other third-party charges are never official government fees.

Processing and validity

Processing time
Official sources differ: issuance in 1 working day (NPRA visa-type pages) vs approximately 3–5 working days, longer in exceptional cases (eVisa FAQ).
Validity
Not published by the official source
Maximum stay
Not published by the official source

How to apply: eVisa or visa on arrival – conditions apply

Where to apply

Where: Online – Bahrain eVisa portal (NPRA); or on arrival

Official application page: evisa.gov.bh ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Requirements for all visitors to Bahrain

These apply on top of the visa rules above, whatever your passport, unless an item says otherwise.

  • HealthYellow fever certificate if arriving from a WHO yellow-fever risk country

    Applies to: travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from a country WHO lists as a yellow-fever risk country; also after an airport transit of more than 12 hours in such a country.

    Official source: cdn.who.int · Also checked: wwwnc.cdc.govNot official · Last checked 25 Oct 2026

Quick answers

Do Dominican (Dominica) passport holders need a visa for Bahrain?

eVisa or visa on arrival – conditions apply. Dominican (Dominica) passport holders are on Bahrain's official eVisa list and visa-on-arrival list. The exact visa type, length of stay and fee are shown by the official eligibility checker. Source: https://www.evisa.gov.bh/list-of-online-visa-country.html

Business, work or just passing through?

The rules above are for a holiday: tourism and visiting family and friends. Business visits, paid work and transit are covered separately below.

Business visits to Bahrain

Not verified yet (not yet covered). We haven't verified the business rules for Dominican (Dominica) passport holders, and we don't publish rules we haven't checked against an official source. A rule that is awaiting verification or not yet covered is not a negative visa decision: it only means we haven't confirmed it on an official source yet. Until then, see evisa.gov.bh.

Working in Bahrain

Main work visa routes for Bahrain

These are the main routes and what they require. Whether you qualify depends on your circumstances; the official page decides.

Work permit for an expatriate employee (LMRA)

For: Expatriate employees recruited by an employer in Bahrain

  • Employer applies through the LMRA Expat Management System; permit period matches the employment contract
  • Medical examination at a Gulf Health Council (Wafid) accredited centre if outside Bahrain
  • Approval/no-objection letter for certain specialised occupations (e.g. teachers, doctors, engineers)
  • Vacancy advertised in local newspapers for 7 days (recruitment from abroad)
Fees
Non-refundable advertisement fee BHD 30 per application, plus admin and permit fees

Source: Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) – New Work Permit; FAQ (lmra.gov.bh).

What the source says

"Click on New Work Permit folder, and then click on New Expatriate Permit." … "Permit period chosen should match the period appearing in the employment contract." … "the medical report must be issued by one of the accredited health centres by the Gulf Health Council ( Wafid )" … "Approval letter/ no-objection certificate from the relevant authority for certain specialized occupations." … "The vacancy advertisement will be published in the local newspapers for 7 days, with a non-refundable advertisement fee of BHD 30 for each application." (https://lmra.gov.bh/en/faq/question/96)

Checked 16 Oct 2026. Overview: LMRA. Requirements, fees and thresholds change; confirm on the official page before applying.

Transit through Bahrain

Option 1
Visa-freeTransit (changing flights)

Airside transit: no visa or documents needed at the same airport

Bahrain's official aeronautical information says no documents or visa are required for passengers arriving and departing on the same flight, or transferring to another flight at the same airport. If you enter Bahrain, the normal entry rules for your passport apply - see the holiday section.

Conditions

  • Same flight, or transfer to another flight at the same airport, without entering Bahrain.
Government fee
Fee not officially published
Processing
Not verified yet
Validity
Not verified yet
Max stay
Not verified yet
Steps, documents & where to apply

How to apply

Steps not verified yet — follow the official source below.

Documents checklist

Document list not verified yet — check the official source.

✓ Checked on the live official page

Official wording

“Bahrain AIP GEN 1.3 (Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, AIRAC 4 Sep 2025) 1.3.1.1.2 TRANSIT PASSENGERS: 'No documents or visa are required for passengers arriving and departing on the same flight, or transferring to another flight at the same airport.'”

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Before you go to Bahrain

Customs cash limits and the scams official travel advice warns about in Bahrain.

Cash you can bring in and take out

Bringing cash in
No restriction on bringing local or foreign currency; customs or security officers may require you to disclose cash, gold or negotiable instruments on arrival or departure.
Taking cash out
Disclosure on request.

Official source: customs.gov.bh · Last checked 2 Nov 2026 · Details

Common tourist traps

  1. Unreputable taxis

    How it works: For personal safety the FCDO advises using only reputable taxi companies.

    How to avoid it: Use reputable taxi firms or apps.

Emergency numbers in Bahrain

Paraphrased from official travel advice: gov.uk · FCDO page updated 20 Aug 2026 · Last checked 4 Oct 2026.

Explore Bahrain

Planning more than the paperwork? Our Bahrain guide picks out places to visit, with a source for every tip.

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Read the full Bahrain guide

Dominican (Dominica) passport: of the 147 destinations with a rule verified from an official source, 83 visa-free, 10 visa on arrival, 31 eVisa or travel authorisation, 22 embassy visa.

Bahrain: rules verified from an official source for 190 of 198 passports. Bahrain guide and every passport →

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Plan your trip to Bahrain

Verify with the embassy before you book. Visa rules change without notice. We link every rule to its official source and last checked it on 4 Oct 2026, but the embassy, official e-visa portal and your airline have the final say. MyVisaPort is not a visa agent and is not affiliated with any government.