Bahrain: was man vor der Reise wissen sollte
Das Wichtigste
- Check current official regional-security advice and airline updates before travel.
- Visa eligibility depends on nationality; GCC citizens are exempt.
- Carry photo ID; public drunkenness and illegal drugs can lead to prosecution.
Einreise und Visa
GCC citizens do not need a visa. Other visitors must check nationality-specific eligibility with NPRA. British citizens can apply online, at an embassy or on arrival; the usual arrival visa is for two weeks. Do not assume these British-passport terms apply to another nationality.
Online-Einreiseformulare und Genehmigungen
- Bahrain eVisa ↗ freiwillig
Before departure if using the online visa route · Visitors eligible for an eVisa; check NPRA by nationality
Gültigkeit des Reisepasses: British passports: at least six months after arrival; confirm requirements for your passport.
An der Grenze kann verlangt werden
- Carry evidence of return or onward travel.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: gov.uk ↗, bahrain.com ↗
Geld
Bargeld und Karten sind beide üblich. Karten werden fast überall akzeptiert.
Apple Pay — keine Daten · Google Pay — keine Daten
- Credit cards and US dollars are widely accepted; ATMs are available.
- Confirm your card issuer's fees and restrictions before relying on it.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: travel.gc.ca ↗
Regeln und Verbote
Verboten
- Illegal drugs, including residual quantities; some CBD-containing products are prohibited.
- Public drunkenness.
- Photographing or sharing images of military and security operations or sites.
Gesetze, gegen die Reisende unwissentlich verstoßen
- Carry photo identification.
- Do not eat, drink or smoke publicly during Ramadan daylight hours.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: gov.uk ↗
Kultur und Kleidung
Religion: Islamic religious practices are respected; other religions may also be practised.
Kleidung: Dress modestly in public and conservatively at religious sites.
Umgangsformen
- Respect Ramadan observance and check opening hours.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: gov.uk ↗
Klima
Hot summers; winter, early spring and late autumn are milder. Occasional rain occurs in the cooler season. Seasonal descriptions are not a forecast.
Monat für Monat
- Januar: Jan: Mild winter; occasional rain
- Februar: Feb: Mild winter; occasional rain
- März: Mar: Early spring; milder outdoor conditions
- April: Apr: Warming towards summer
- Mai: May: Hotter conditions
- Juni: Jun: Hot summer
- Juli: Jul: Hot summer
- August: Aug: Hot summer
- September: Sep: Summer heat can persist
- Oktober: Oct: Autumn transition
- November: Nov: Late autumn; milder conditions
- Dezember: Dec: Mild winter; cooler evenings
Beste Reisezeit: Winter, early spring and late autumn for milder weather; check security advice first.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: bahrain.com ↗, travelpro.visitbahrain.bh ↗
Was einpacken
- Modest clothing
- Sun protection
- A light layer for winter evenings
- Three-pin square travel adapter
Nicht mitnehmen / Einfuhr verboten
- Illegal drugs and CBD products
Praktisches
Steckdosen: 230V, 50Hz; square three-pin sockets.
Wasser: US travel advice recommends bottled water for drinking and cooking.
Verkehr: Rechtsverkehr
Mobilfunk und eSIM: Wi-Fi is widely available in hotels, malls and cafes; confirm with your venue.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: bahrain.com ↗, travel.state.gov ↗, navsea.navy.mil ↗
Einreiseregeln ändern sich. Prüfen Sie vor der Reise die Website der Botschaft oder Einwanderungsbehörde des Landes.