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Bahrain Visa Requirements for North Korea Citizens

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North Korea passport holders need a visa for Bahrain, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.

Source: Passport Index dataset — not yet confirmed against an official source.

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What the Bahrain visa rules mean for North Korea travellers

North Korea citizens need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate of Bahrain. Start the application several weeks before departure: you will typically need a passport valid for six months with blank pages, a completed application form, passport photos, a travel itinerary, proof of accommodation and of sufficient funds, and sometimes an invitation letter or bank statements.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Bahrain applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: NPRA asks eVisa applicants for a passport copy valid for more than 6 months. For the visa on arrival, NPRA's eVisa portal says the passport must be valid for the length of time you will be in Bahrain or the length of th…
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  • Return or onward ticket: NPRA lists proof of a return air ticket and a copy of a hotel reservation or proof of residential address in Bahrain among the required documents for the two-week eVisa, and NPRA's eVisa portal lists proof of a valid co…

Bahrain entry rules compared

Bahrain lets 5 passports in without a visa, offers a visa on arrival to 66, issues eVisas to 126 and requires an embassy visa from 1. Overall the North Korea passport ranks #195 in the world with 9 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Asia? With a North Korea passport you can also visit 1 country in the region without a visa, including Tajikistan.

In the other direction, Bahrain citizens need a visa to visit North Korea.

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Passport validity

6 months

NPRA asks eVisa applicants for a passport copy valid for more than 6 months. For the visa on arrival, NPRA's eVisa portal says the passport must be valid for the length of time you will be in Bahrain or the length of the visa, whichever is longer. The UK Foreign Office says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.

Nationality, Passports & Residence Affairs (NPRA) — Two Weeks Single Entry Electronic Visa✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Travel insurance

No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for entry to Bahrain. Canada's travel advice says to make sure you get travel insurance that includes coverage for medical evacuation and hospital stays.

Government of Canada — Travel advice and advisories: Bahrain✓ Checked 4 Oct 2026

Return or onward ticket

2-week

NPRA lists proof of a return air ticket and a copy of a hotel reservation or proof of residential address in Bahrain among the required documents for the two-week eVisa, and NPRA's eVisa portal lists proof of a valid confirmed return air ticket among the entry conditions of the 2-week visa on arrival. The UK Foreign Office says you may be asked to provide evidence of onward or return travel when you apply.

NPRA Bahrain — Two-week single-entry eVisa: required documents and fees✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Proof of funds

3 months

NPRA's two-week eVisa page lists among its required documents a bank statement for the past 3 months, showing a regular income of at least $1000. For the visa on arrival, NPRA's eVisa portal says that, if requested by the passport officer, the visitor must prove he or she is able to support himself and dependents during the stay; no official source we could read states an amount for it.

NPRA Bahrain — Two-week single-entry eVisa: required documents and fees✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

US$16,000

Under entry maximum and exit maximum, the US State Department says 6,000 Bahraini dinars must be declared (approximately US$16,000). No Bahraini source we could read states the rule.

U.S. Department of State — Bahrain country information✓ Checked 15 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Bahrain?

North Korea passport holders need a visa for Bahrain, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.

How do North Korea citizens apply for a Bahrain visa?

Apply at an embassy or consulate of Bahrain before you travel. Prepare a valid passport, a completed application form, photos and any supporting documents the embassy asks for.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Bahrain?

NPRA asks eVisa applicants for a passport copy valid for more than 6 months. For the visa on arrival, NPRA's eVisa portal says the passport must be valid for the length of time you will be in Bahrain or the length of the visa, whichever is longer. The UK Foreign Office says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0); this answer comes from the Passport Index dataset (MIT). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.

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