Bahrain

Work visa fees vary by profession and duration. Employer typically pays LMRA fees (approx. 50-200 BHD). Your eVisa fee is approximately 15-25 BHD .

Yes, if you earn minimum 300 BHD per month (approx. PKR 235,000), you can sponsor your spouse and children for family visas. Proof of income and accommodation required.

Monthly expenses for one person: 300-500 BHD (PKR 235,000-390,000) including rent, food, and transport. Shared accommodation reduces costs significantly.

Yes, Bahrain is generally safe with low crime rates. Standard precautions apply. Many Pakistani expats live and work there. Avoid political gatherings and protests.

Bahraini Dinar (BHD) is the currency. 1 BHD = approx. PKR 440-480. 1 BHD = $2.65 USD (fixed rate). It is one of the strongest currencies in the world.

For tourist visa, no medical test required. For work or residence visa, you need a medical examination including HIV, hepatitis, and chest x-ray at an approved center in Bahrain.

No, Pakistani citizens generally cannot get visa on arrival. You must apply for an eVisa online before travel. Visa on arrival is only for certain nationalities.

November to March is best (cooler weather, 15-25°C). April to October is very hot (35-50°C) with high humidity. Avoid summer months for outdoor activities.

Yes, if you stay airside for less than 12 hours and have a confirmed onward ticket. If you leave the airport, you need a transit visa (approx. 5 BHD).

No, hotel booking is mandatory for tourist visa. If staying with family/friends, you need a sponsor letter and copy of their CPR card instead of hotel booking.

There is no official “Azad visa” category. For a 2-week single-entry visa, the fee is 10 BHD (approx. PKR 7,380) . For a 3-month multiple-entry visa, it is 17 BHD (approx. PKR 12,550) . For a 1-year multiple-entry visa, it is 45 BHD (approx. PKR 33,200) .

Yes, Bahrain visa is open for Pakistani citizens. You must apply online for an eVisa before travel—visa on arrival is generally not available for Pakistanis . The eVisa allows a 14-30 day stay, costs approx. BD 29 (PKR 23,500) , with processing taking 3-5 working days .

Yes, you can extend your tourist visa for another 14 days by applying online before expiry. Extension fee is approximately 25 BHD (approx. PKR 18,500) .

For tourist visa, no sponsor is needed—just hotel booking. For work visa, you need an employer sponsor. For visit visa, you need a family member or resident sponsor in Bahrain.

You must show minimum 300 BHD (approx. PKR 235,000) in your bank statement over the last 3 months. Statement must be attested and show consistent transactions.

Travel insurance is not mandatory for tourist visa but is highly recommended. For work visa, health insurance is mandatory and must be provided by your employer.

No, working on a tourist visa is illegal. You must obtain a work visa and work permit through a Bahraini employer. Violations result in fines, deportation, and bans.

Employer applies for work permit with LMRA (5-15 days). Once approved, you apply for eVisa, enter Bahrain, complete medical and biometrics, then receive CPR card.

The cost varies depending on how you apply. The official Visa on Arrival fee is 5 BHD (approx. $13 USD). The official eVisa application costs 10 BHD (approx. $27 USD). Travel agencies may charge more, often around 18,000 PKR for processing.

The process takes 2 to 6 weeks total. LMRA review takes 5–15 working days for the work permit, then medical and biometrics (1–3 days), followed by 3–7 working days for CPR card issuance . Digital upgrades have reduced some permits to 3 days .

The process takes 2 to 6 weeks total. LMRA review takes 5–15 working days for the work permit, then medical and biometrics (1–3 days), followed by 3–7 working days for CPR card issuance . Digital upgrades have reduced some permits to 3 days .

Pakistani citizens need a visa for Bahrain. You can apply online for an eVisa through the official Bahrain government portal . The process is simple: fill the online application, upload scanned documents (passport, photo, hotel booking, return ticket, bank statement), pay the fee online, and receive your visa by email .