Israel visa for Bahraini citizens

Traveling from Bahrain to Israel now requires a visa, a recent development following the normalization of relations in 2020. Bahraini citizens planning a visit must apply for the appropriate category, whether it's a standard tourist visa allowing stays typically up to 90 days, or specific work, student, or family visas among the six available options. While direct flights have made this journey significantly more accessible, understanding the currency exchange to Israeli New Shekels (ILS) upon arrival is advisable, alongside preparing for the associated application fees. This newly opened corridor, once virtually impassable for travelers, presents unique opportunities for cultural and professional exchange.

Visa required· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
3+ months

Visa options

TouristETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization)
90d$7multiple-entryvalid 2y
Apply
TouristB/2 Visa (Tourism / Visiting / Business Meetings / Medical Tourism / Short-term Study)
90dvalid 3mo
Apply
WorkB/1 Work Visa
Apply
StudentA/2 Student Visa
Apply
OtherA/3 Clergy Visa
Apply
FamilyA/4 Visa for Spouses and Children
Apply
HumanitarianB/4 Volunteer Visa
Apply
OtherA/1 Temporary Resident Visa
Apply
StudentA/2 Student Visa (Multi-entry variant)
multiple-entry
Apply
OtherA/1 Temporary Resident Visa (Multi-entry variant)
multiple-entry
Apply
OtherA/3 Clergy Visa (Multi-entry variant)
multiple-entry
Apply
FamilyA/4 Spouse and Children Visa (Multi-entry variant)
multiple-entry
Apply
WorkB/1 Work Visa (Multi-entry variant)
multiple-entry
Apply
TouristETA-IL (pilot period fee waiver)
90d$0multiple-entryvalid 2y
Apply

Israeli Foreign Ministry confirmation required. Visa exemption agreement signed but not yet in force.

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