GCC residents and citizens are now eligible to obtain three-month multiple-entry visas into Bahrain, as part of their new visa policy. Recipients of this visa will only be able to stay for two weeks at a time, however.
The decision was made ahead of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, taking place from April 17 to 19, with the aim to attract more tourists and investors to the country.
Nationality, Passport and Residence Affairs (NPRA) assistant under-secretary Sheikh Ahmed bin Isa Al Khalifa yesterday explained the new visa system during a press conference at the Officers Club. “Our goal is to support the businesses and tourism sector in Bahrain and the new visa policy will attract more visitors once it goes into effect from April,” said Shaikh Ahmed.
GCC residents and people from the 102 countries who stand to benefit were previously entitled to a single entry visa for a two-week stay. The price of the new visa remains the same as the previous, at BD25 ($66).
