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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Sri Lanka citizens need a visa for Bahrain?

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Sri Lanka vs Bahrain: passport comparison

Sri Lanka

19

visa-free countries

Global rank: #180 · mobility 71.4

Bahrain

50

visa-free countries

Global rank: #108 · mobility 99.2
12

countries both Sri Lanka and Bahrain can enter visa-free together

Sri Lanka + Bahrain: passport compatibility

67%

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

Where Sri Lanka and Bahrain travel together — by entry type:

12 both visa-free
19 both visa on arrival
23 both e-visa / eTA
78 both need a visa
65 access differs

Where Sri Lanka 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 (12)

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

Country Max stay Passport rank
Bahamas90 days#53 Barbados90 days#48 Dominica21 days#70 Haiti90 days#175 Micronesia30 days#89 Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days#54 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 Seychelles90 days#58 Singapore30 days#12 Tajikistan30 days#149 Thailand60 days#110 Vanuatu120 days#105

Only Sri Lanka is visa-free (7)

GambiaGrenadaKiribatiLesothoMalawiRwandaVenezuela

Only Bahrain is visa-free (38)

AlbaniaBelarusBotswanaChinaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorGeorgiaGuatemalaHondurasHong KongIranJordanKazakhstanKosovoKuwaitKyrgyzstanLebanonMalaysiaMauritiusMoroccoNicaraguaOmanPakistanPalestinePhilippinesQatarSaudi ArabiaSerbiaSouth KoreaSyriaTunisiaTurkeyUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUzbekistanZambia

Bahrain: good to know

Manama

Capital

Bahraini Dinar (BHD)

Currency

Arabia Standard Time (UTC+3)

Time zone

+973

Calling code

Where else Sri Lanka goes visa-free

→ BahamasVisa-free · 90 days → → BarbadosVisa-free · 180 days → → DominicaVisa-free · 180 days → → GambiaVisa-free · 90 days → → GrenadaVisa-free · 90 days → → HaitiVisa-free · 90 days → → KiribatiVisa-free · 90 days → → LesothoVisa-free · 90 days → → MalawiVisa-free · 90 days →
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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

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do Sri Lanka citizens need a visa for Bahrain?
Sri Lanka citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Bahrain — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Sri Lanka or Bahrain?
The Bahrain passport is stronger: 50 visa-free countries versus 19. Global rank: Sri Lanka #180, Bahrain #108.
Where can Sri Lanka and Bahrain citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 12 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. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Sri Lanka and Bahrain?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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