Bahrain
البحرين
Your Kuwaiti passport type
Holders of a Kuwaiti ordinary passport need only a civil ID to enter Bahrain. The permitted stay is no fixed limit.
Type
Civil ID
Stay
No fixed limit
Apply
Present civil ID
Updated
July 2026
How long you can stay
No fixed limitGCC citizens enter on a civil ID and are not held to the usual fixed tourist visit length, under GCC freedom of movement. Long-term residence, work, study or property ownership follow separate local procedures in each state.
Common questions
Do Kuwaiti passport holders need a visa for Bahrain?
Holders of a Kuwaiti ordinary passport need only a civil ID to enter Bahrain. The permitted stay is no fixed limit.
How long can Kuwaiti passport holders stay in Bahrain?
No fixed limit. GCC citizens enter on a civil ID and are not held to the usual fixed tourist visit length, under GCC freedom of movement. Long-term residence, work, study or property ownership follow separate local procedures in each state.
Do Kuwaiti special passport holders need a visa for Bahrain?
Holders of a Kuwaiti special passport need only a civil ID to enter Bahrain. The permitted stay is no fixed limit.
Do Kuwaiti diplomatic passport holders need a visa for Bahrain?
Holders of a Kuwaiti diplomatic passport need only a civil ID to enter Bahrain. The permitted stay is no fixed limit.
For Kuwaiti passport holders only · Not legal advice · Verify before you fly
Source: Kuwait MFA · Version 15 · July 2026