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Bahrain visa for citizens of South Africa

Citizens of South Africa need an e-visa to travel to Bahrain. It is issued online, with no embassy visit. Official processing time is up to 5 days. Visago fills in and submits the application for you; the all-in price starts at $65, government fee included.

For citizens of South Africa: the passport opens 60 countries visa-free; Pretoria — Manama: ≈ 6,260 km, about 8.5 hours of flying.

Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026

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How much does a Bahrain visa cost for citizens of South Africa?

Tourist, 14 days, single entryGovernment fee: $24$65
Tourist, 30 days, multiple entryGovernment fee: $77 · Valid for: 90 days$93
Tourist, 90 days, multiple entry · Valid for: 365 daysGovernment fee: $117 · Valid for: 365 days$133
Tourist, 90 days, multiple entry · Valid for: 1825 daysGovernment fee: $170 · Valid for: 1825 days$196
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Can I travel to Bahrain without a visa on a South Africa passport?

No: citizens of South Africa need a visa. But you can get it quickly and at a low price — online with us, from $65, with no embassy visit.

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Bahrain visa rules at a glance

  • With a South Africa passport you can visit 60 countries visa-free, 29 with a visa on arrival and 39 with an e-visa; 70 more require an embassy visa.
  • By the number of visa-free destinations, the South Africa passport ranks 96th of 199.
  • South Africa passport: visa-free access to 60 countries; Bahrain passport: 50.
  • Citizens of South Africa and Bahrain can travel together visa-free to 26 countries, for example: Botswana, Zambia, Mauritius, Seychelles, Palestine, Tunisia, Georgia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Barbados, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Macau, Dominica, and Philippines.
  • Citizens of Bahrain, in turn, need an embassy visa to travel to South Africa. South Africa visa for citizens of Bahrain

Travelling to Bahrain: good to know

  • Pretoria — Manama: about 6,260 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 8.5 hours.
  • Time difference with your country’s capital: +1 hour.
  • Local time: Pretoria 12:00 — Manama 13:00.
  • Local currency: Bahraini Dinar.
  • Languages: Arabic.
  • Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ BHD 0.38.
  • Bahrain is the 50th closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of South Africa.
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Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of South Africa:

How citizens of neighbouring countries travel to Bahrain

Visa rules for Bahrain for citizens of countries bordering South Africa:

Official portal: www.evisa.gov.bh

How to get a Bahrain visa

  1. 1Passport photo
  2. 2Face photo
  3. 3Payment
  4. 4Manager and visa

What documents do you need for a Bahrain visa?

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight: Pretoria — Manama?

About 8.5 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 6,260 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.

What is the time difference with Bahrain?

Time difference with your country’s capital: +1 hour.

Do citizens of Bahrain need a visa for South Africa?

Citizens of Bahrain, in turn, need an embassy visa to travel to South Africa.

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