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Pakistan Visa Requirements for Bahrain Citizens

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Bahrain passport holders do not need a visa to visit Pakistan.

Source: Pakistan Online Visa System (NADRA) — Tourist Visa: eligible countries, duration and processing · checked 3 Oct 2026

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What the Pakistan visa rules mean for Bahrain travellers

Bahrain citizens can enter Pakistan without a visa. You only need a valid Bahrain passport at the border; immigration officers may still ask for a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and enough money for your stay.

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

  • Passport validity: The UK government tells British travellers that to enter Pakistan their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date of the visa application. The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi says a passpo…
  • Vaccinations: Yellow fever: The UK government says that to enter Pakistan you must have a certificate to prove you have had a yellow fever vaccination if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk.
  • Vaccinations: Polio: TravelHealthPro says travellers who intend to visit Pakistan for four weeks or more should be aware that proof of polio vaccination recorded on an International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP), given 4 …
  • Travel insurance: No official source states a travel insurance requirement for entry to Pakistan.

Pakistan entry rules compared

Pakistan lets 6 passports in without a visa, issues eVisas to 186 and requires an embassy visa from 5. Bahrain citizens are treated the same way as Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. Overall the Bahrain passport ranks #103 in the world with 50 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Asia? With a Bahrain passport you can also visit 20 countries in the region without a visa, including United Arab Emirates, China, Hong Kong, Iran, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait and Kazakhstan.

In the other direction, Pakistan citizens need evisa to visit Bahrain.

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Passport validity

6 months

The UK government tells British travellers that to enter Pakistan their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date of the visa application. The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi says a passport must be valid for at least six months on the date of application for short visits, or for the duration of the visa applied for long-term visits.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Pakistan travel advice: entry requirements✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Vaccinations: Polio

4 weeks

TravelHealthPro says travellers who intend to visit Pakistan for four weeks or more should be aware that proof of polio vaccination recorded on an International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP), given 4 weeks to 12 months before departure from Pakistan, may be required on exit, and that failure to produce an ICVP may result in vaccination on departure.

TravelHealthPro (UK National Travel Health Network and Centre) — Pakistan: certificate requirements✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Overstay penalties

The Government of Canada says not to overstay your visa: you could face legal action or be banned from further entry into Pakistan, and if your visa has expired you may be able to apply for an exit permit online. The Australian Government says authorities may stop you from boarding your flight if your visa has expired, and you could face heavy penalties, including fines and detention; it says to contact the Ministry of Interior for an exit permit.

Government of Canada — Travel advice and advisories: Pakistan✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

USD 10,000

The State Bank of Pakistan's general permission lets travellers to Pakistan bring foreign currency notes without limit (except un-issued notes and coin). Pakistani currency notes are limited to Rs 10,000 per person at any one time when brought in from or taken out to any country other than India, and Rs 3,000 for India. Any person may take out foreign currency up to USD 10,000 per visit above 18 years, USD 5,000 from 5 to 18 years and USD 1,000 up to 5 years (or the equivalent); a person not ordinarily resident in Pakistan may also take out the unspent foreign currency they brought in, if their continuous stay has not exceeded three months.

State Bank of Pakistan — Foreign Exchange Manual, Chapter 18: import and export of currency notes✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Bahraini citizens need a visa for Pakistan?

Bahrain passport holders do not need a visa to visit Pakistan.

How long can Bahrain citizens stay in Pakistan?

There is no fixed limit on the length of stay, though long stays usually require registering your residence.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Pakistan?

The UK government tells British travellers that to enter Pakistan their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date of the visa application. The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi says a passport must be valid for at least six months on the date of application for short visits, or for the duration of the visa applied for long-term visits.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.

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