Timor-Leste passport → Bahrain
Do East Timorese citizens need a visa for Bahrain?
East Timorese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Bahrain for up to 14 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as eVisa. Confirm on the official website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
Bahrain at a glance
- Capital
- Manama
- Currency
- Bahraini dinar (BHD)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +973
- Region
- Western Asia
Bahrain for other passports
- Timor-LesteVisa on arrival14 days
IndiaVisa on arrival14 days
United StatesVisa on arrival14 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival14 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free
ChinaVisa on arrival14 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival14 days
PakistanVisa on arrival14 days
BangladeshVisa on arrival14 days
Sri LankaVisa on arrival14 days
NepalVisa on arrival14 days
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippinesVisa on arrival14 days
Nearby in Western Asia for East Timorese passport holders
Common questions
Do East Timorese citizens need a visa for Bahrain?
East Timorese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Bahrain for up to 14 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can East Timorese citizens stay in Bahrain?
Up to 14 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can East Timorese citizens visit without a visa?
87 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Timor-Leste passport ranks #48 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for East Timorese citizens (edited 24 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Bahrain before you travel.