Kingdom of Bahrain - Tourist attractions

The Kingdom of Bahrain is an archipelago of low lying islands located in the Arabian Gulf off the Eastern shore of Saudi Arabia.

Frequently referred to as the pearl of the Gulf, Bahrain has a history of civilizations that date back more than 5,000 years. The ancient site of the immortal land of Dilmun, and a religious centre for ancient Sumerians, Babylonians and Assyrians at different times, Bahrain's strategic location has ensured that it maintain a heritage of pluralism and diversity.

With centuries upon centuries of human habitation packed into one compact site, many legends have enveloped the land of Bahrain. One such example is the historic reference to Bahrain as the Island of Eternity – a result of the multitude of ancient burial grounds found throughout the island, before modern archaeological findings explained them to be a legacy of the Dilmun era.

The writings of the ancient Sumerians refer to Dilmun as a pure and sacred place in which sickness and death do not exist - a land like paradise full of sweet water springs. Bahrain does in fact have freshwater artesian and under seabed springs, rich in minerals and especially fluoride, known locally as sweet water. These have sustained life here since the Ubaid civilization of Neolithic times 6000 years ago. The sweet water springs may be the basis for the legend of Gilgamesh, a Sumerian epic about a quest for immortality from the flower of life (the pearl) which leads to Dilmun, the “land of two seas”.

From the mists of times to a vibrant present, Bahrain thrives under a stable and prosperous government, which has evolved throughout the 20th Century into a constitutional monarchy in the 21st Century.

Today, known by its modern Arabic name, “Bahrain,” in reference to the “two seas” or the phenomenon of two waters – sweet water springs and salty sea, its landscape is a tapestry of marvellous old sites and colourful traditional markets dotted between skyscrapers and contemporary urban living. While relatively small in population, land area and resources, Bahrain has achieved a high level of social and economic development over a short period of time.

The 7 day eVisa (GCC) is only granted subject to the following terms and conditions.

WARNING:
Payment of an application fee does not guarantee approval of a visa.

Holding a visa does not guarantee you entry to the Kingdom of Bahrain.You must meet all of the conditions on arrival to be granted entry, at the discretion of an Immigration Officer.

Fees:

Application fee:	BD 2.000
Visa fee:	BD 15.000
Total fee:	BD 17.000 (payable on submitting the application)

Refund conditions:
• The application fee is not refundable under any circumstances.
• The visa fee may be refundable under some circumstances.

Grant conditions:
• Applicant must have had a current resident permit of a GCC state for at least 6 months.
• Applicant's resident permit for a GCC state must be valid for at least another 6 months.
• The visa is issued on the Internet.
• The visa fee is paid on the Internet, and no receipt is issued.
• Your entry must not violate the security and national welfare of Bahrain.

Validity conditions:
• Validity is 30 days. This means the visa must be used within 30 days of approval.
• If the visa expires before use by the applicant, the sponsor must apply again, and another fee must be paid.

Entry conditions:
• You must enter Bahrain through the airport. You cannot use this visa to enter Bahrain via the King Fahad Causeway.
• You must not take up paid employment during your visit to Bahrain.
• You must be able to support yourself (and any dependents) during the visit.
• Visitor must have a valid confirmed onward ticket to leave Bahrain.
• Passport must be valid for length of time you will be in Bahrain, or the length of the visa, whichever is longer.
If your passport validity is in doubt, you may be denied entry to Bahrain.

Stay conditions:
• Length of stay allowed is 7 days.
• The visa can be used only once, for a single entry.

Extension conditions:
• This visa may be extended once you are in the Kingdom of Bahrain on payment of a fee. The extension may require a Bahrain sponsor.

Other conditions:
• Applicant must show evidence of current residence in a GCC country.

Document conditions:     You must submit the following documents with your application:
1. Photocopy of photo page of applicant's passport.
2. Evidence of current residence in a GCC country.

The following copies of documents must be submitted to support the application: ( keep scan copy ready to attach )

• Photocopy of photo page of applicant's passport.
• Evidence of current residence in a GCC country.

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In This Document

This document contains the following topics:

Authorisation

Security of Information

Site Visit Data

E-mail

Collection, Use and Disclosure of Personal Information

Alternative to Internet

Authorisation

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Security of Information

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Site Visit Data

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your top level domain name (eg .com, .gov, .au, .uk, etc);
your server address;
the date and time of the visit to the site;
the pages accessed;
the previous site accessed;
the type of browser used; and
your operating system (eg Apple™ Macintosh™, Windows™, etc).

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We will record your e-mail address but only use it for the purpose for which you provided it. It will not be added to a mailing list unless you have specifically requested this, nor will we disclose it or use it for any other purpose without your consent.

Collection, Use and Disclosure of Personal Information

Personal information you provide will be treated confidentially and will only be used and/or disclosed in accordance with your consent.

Alternative to Internet

If you do not wish to use the Internet, there are other ways of applying for a visa - contact the nearest Bahrain embassy or obtain a visa on arrival in Bahrain.

Warning

Payment of the application fee does not guarantee approval of a visa. In the event of an application not being approved, the processing fee will not be refunded.

Holding a visa does not guarantee you entry to the Kingdom of Bahrain. You must meet all of the conditions on arrival to be granted entry. In the event that entry is not granted, no part of the fee will be refunded.

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