Bahrain
Bahrain offers several types of visas depending on the duration and purpose of the visit. Here is a summary of the primary visa categories:
Tourist Visa
- Short-term visit visa: Allows tourists to stay in Bahrain for up to 14 days.
- Multiple entry visa: Valid for one year, permits multiple entries, with each stay not exceeding 90 days.
Work Visa
- Employment Visa: Necessary for individuals who have secured employment in Bahrain, typically sponsored by the employer and linked to the job contract.
- Temporary work visa: For temporary or project-specific employment in Bahrain.
Residency Visa
- Dependent Visa: For the family members (spouse, children) of expatriates employed in Bahrain.
- Self-sponsorship residence permit: For retirees with sufficient income, property owners, or those with significant investments, allowing them to reside in Bahrain.
Investor Visa
Targets foreign nationals investing in businesses or real estate in Bahrain as part of efforts to boost foreign investment.
GCC resident visa
For GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) country residents, allowing visits to Bahrain typically for tourism or business.
Citizenship
There may be various ways in which citizenship can be obtained depending on the circumstances. Please reach out to Hudson McKenzie for an assessment to determine the best route.
Additional Services
Consular services such as notarization, apostille, legalization, translations, and general consultations.
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