Bahrein: wat je moet weten voor vertrek
Het belangrijkste
- 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.
Inreis en 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 aankomstformulieren en vergunningen
- Bahrain eVisa ↗ optioneel
Before departure if using the online visa route · Visitors eligible for an eVisa; check NPRA by nationality
Geldigheid paspoort: British passports: at least six months after arrival; confirm requirements for your passport.
Aan de grens kan worden gevraagd naar
- Carry evidence of return or onward travel.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗, bahrain.com ↗
Geld
Contant en pinnen zijn allebei gangbaar. Kaarten worden bijna overal geaccepteerd.
Apple Pay — geen gegevens · Google Pay — geen gegevens
- Credit cards and US dollars are widely accepted; ATMs are available.
- Confirm your card issuer's fees and restrictions before relying on it.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: travel.gc.ca ↗
Regels en verboden
Verboden
- Illegal drugs, including residual quantities; some CBD-containing products are prohibited.
- Public drunkenness.
- Photographing or sharing images of military and security operations or sites.
Wetten die reizigers onbewust overtreden
- Carry photo identification.
- Do not eat, drink or smoke publicly during Ramadan daylight hours.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗
Cultuur en kleding
Religie: Islamic religious practices are respected; other religions may also be practised.
Kleding: Dress modestly in public and conservatively at religious sites.
Etiquette
- Respect Ramadan observance and check opening hours.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗
Klimaat
Hot summers; winter, early spring and late autumn are milder. Occasional rain occurs in the cooler season. Seasonal descriptions are not a forecast.
Per maand
- januari: Jan: Mild winter; occasional rain
- februari: Feb: Mild winter; occasional rain
- maart: Mar: Early spring; milder outdoor conditions
- april: Apr: Warming towards summer
- mei: May: Hotter conditions
- juni: Jun: Hot summer
- juli: Jul: Hot summer
- augustus: Aug: Hot summer
- september: Sep: Summer heat can persist
- oktober: Oct: Autumn transition
- november: Nov: Late autumn; milder conditions
- december: Dec: Mild winter; cooler evenings
Beste seizoen: Winter, early spring and late autumn for milder weather; check security advice first.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: bahrain.com ↗, travelpro.visitbahrain.bh ↗
Wat mee te nemen
- Modest clothing
- Sun protection
- A light layer for winter evenings
- Three-pin square travel adapter
Niet meenemen / invoer verboden
- Illegal drugs and CBD products
Praktisch
Stopcontacten: 230V, 50Hz; square three-pin sockets.
Water: US travel advice recommends bottled water for drinking and cooking.
Verkeer: rechts rijden
Mobiel en eSIM: Wi-Fi is widely available in hotels, malls and cafes; confirm with your venue.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: bahrain.com ↗, travel.state.gov ↗, navsea.navy.mil ↗
Inreisregels veranderen. Controleer vóór de reis de website van de ambassade of immigratiedienst van het land.