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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Iceland citizens need a visa for Bahrain?

Visa on arrival

Iceland citizens can get a visa on arrival for Bahrain — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.

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Iceland vs Bahrain: passport comparison

Iceland

114

visa-free countries

Global rank: #38 · mobility 166.4

Bahrain

50

visa-free countries

Global rank: #108 · mobility 99.2
38

countries both Iceland and Bahrain can enter visa-free together

Iceland + Bahrain: passport compatibility

50%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Iceland and Bahrain travel together — by entry type:

38 both visa-free
24 both visa on arrival
21 both e-visa / eTA
15 both need a visa
99 access differs

Where Iceland and Bahrain can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (38)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Albania 90 days #91
Bahamas 90 days #53
Barbados 90 days #48
Belarus 30 days #114
Botswana 90 days #119
China 30 days #112
Dominica 21 days #70
Dominican Republic 90 days #124
Ecuador 90 days #104
El Salvador 180 days #75
Georgia 360 days #83
Guatemala 90 days #73
Haiti 90 days #175
Honduras 90 days #78
Hong Kong 30 days #46
Kazakhstan 30 days #116
Kosovo 90 days #107
Kyrgyzstan 60 days #134
Malaysia 90 days #41
Mauritius 90 days #66
Micronesia 30 days #89
Morocco 90 days #121
Nicaragua 90 days #86
Palestine 90 days #193
Philippines 30 days #128
Saint Kitts and Nevis 90 days #54
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Serbia 90 days #72
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
South Korea 30 days #20
Tajikistan 30 days #149
Thailand 60 days #110
Tunisia 90 days #131
Turkey 90 days #94
Ukraine 90 days #59
United Arab Emirates 90 days #1
Uzbekistan 10 days #142

Bahrain: good to know

Manama

Capital

Bahraini Dinar (BHD)

Currency

Arabia Standard Time (UTC+3)

Time zone

+973

Calling code

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Documents you'll usually need for Bahrain

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa on arrival

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do Iceland citizens need a visa for Bahrain?
Iceland citizens can get a visa on arrival for Bahrain — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Iceland or Bahrain?
The Iceland passport is stronger: 114 visa-free countries versus 50. Global rank: Iceland #38, Bahrain #108.
Where can Iceland and Bahrain citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 38 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Bahrain?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Iceland and Bahrain?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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