Yes, Bahraini citizens need a visa for Vietnam. Bahrain is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so the easiest choice is the Vietnam visa for Bahraini citizens issued online: a 90-day e-visa costing US$25 for single entry or US$50 for multiple entry, usually ready in about 3 working days.
Neither country has an embassy in the other, so the e-visa is also the most practical route. This page covers the steps, family applications, payment, timing around Eid and Tet, flights, costs, contacts, and what residents of Bahrain with other passports should know.
Vietnam visa for Bahraini citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Visa needed: yes. Bahrain is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list.
- Best option: e-visa, up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, US$25 or US$50.
- Processing: about 3 working days, longer around Tet.
- Passport: valid at least 6 months after arrival, with blank pages.
- Time difference: Vietnam is 4 hours ahead of Manama all year.
- Embassies: Vietnam covers Bahrain from Riyadh; Bahrain has no mission in Vietnam.
How many Bahraini visitors go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security counted 450 arrivals on Bahraini passports in 2019. The number fell to 16 in 2021, when Vietnam’s borders were closed, and stood at 84 in 2022. Then demand picked up sharply: 59 Bahrainis arrived in January 2023 alone, about 70% of the whole of 2022.
Vietnam visa for Bahraini citizens: your options
| Option | Length | Government fee | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-entry e-visa | Up to 90 days | US$25 | One family holiday or business trip |
| Multiple-entry e-visa | Up to 90 days | US$50 | Several trips, or side trips to Thailand or Cambodia |
| Visa on arrival (approval letter) | As stated on the letter | US$25 / US$50 cash + letter fee | Some urgent air arrivals |
| Phu Quoc exemption | Up to 30 days | Free | Phu Quoc island only |
How to apply for a Vietnam visa as a Bahraini citizen
- Check your passport. It must be valid for at least six months after arrival, with blank pages. The Bahraini ID card is not accepted for Vietnam.
- Use the English spelling of your name. Copy it from the two lines of letters at the bottom of your data page, with the name split into given names and surname exactly as shown there.
- Prepare a 4×6 cm portrait on a white background, no glasses, plus a full scan of the data page. See our Vietnam visa photo guide.
- Apply on evisa.gov.vn or through our service if you want your form checked before it is sent.
- Choose your entry gate from the list of e-visa ports of entry, matching the airport where you land.
Travelling as a family? Each person needs a separate e-visa, children included, and each child needs a photo of their own.
Cost of the Vietnam visa for Bahraini citizens
The government fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, the same for every nationality. Bahraini Visa and Mastercard cards normally work for this payment. For a family of four on single-entry e-visas, the government fees come to US$100. With a service, you pay the government fee plus a service fee, and the full total appears before payment. Compare all routes in our Vietnam visa cost guide.
When to apply: Eid, summer and the time difference
Vietnam is 4 hours ahead of Bahrain all year. The 3 working days are counted on Hanoi time, and Vietnam’s offices close on Saturday and Sunday. So a form sent on Thursday evening in Manama starts processing on Friday morning in Hanoi, while one sent on Friday afternoon waits until Monday. Read more in our Vietnam visa processing time guide.
- Summer and Eid: many families travel in the hot months and over Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Apply at least 2 weeks before.
- Tet: Vietnam’s Lunar New Year starts on 6 February 2027. Processing slows or pauses around it; in 2026 the pause ran from 14 to 22 February. Apply in January for a February trip.
- Flights: there are no nonstop flights from Bahrain. Most travelers connect in Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Bangkok on the way to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.
Living in Bahrain with another passport?
Visa rules follow the passport, not the residence permit, so a Bahrain residence permit does not exempt you from a Vietnam visa. Many nationalities can use the same e-visa, but some passports are currently not being approved; check our page on nationalities that cannot get a Vietnam visa before you book. Holders of passports on the Vietnam visa exemption list, such as British or French passports, can visit without a visa.
Embassies covering both countries
Vietnam for Bahrain. There is no Vietnamese embassy in Manama. Instead, Vietnam’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, based in Riyadh, is also accredited to Bahrain. You need the embassy only for paper visas or special cases, not for an e-visa.
Bahrain for Vietnam. Bahrain has no embassy or consulate in Vietnam. In an emergency, such as a lost passport, contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Manama, which will tell you which Bahraini mission can help.
Worked examples
- Family of four from Manama, 10 days in Nha Trang over Eid: four single-entry e-visas (US$100 in government fees), applied for three weeks ahead.
- Businessman from Muharraq sourcing furniture in Ho Chi Minh City twice in two months: a multiple-entry e-visa (US$50).
- Friends from Riffa, 2 weeks in Vietnam and Thailand: multiple-entry e-visas (US$50 each) so they can leave and come back.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Bahraini citizens
Do Bahraini citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. Bahrain is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so you need an e-visa or another visa.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in Bahrain?
No. Vietnam’s ambassador in Riyadh covers Bahrain. For most trips, apply for the e-visa online.
Can I get a visa on arrival?
Only with an approval letter arranged before the flight, and only at international airports. See our guide to Vietnam visa on arrival.
Do I need the Digital Arrival Card?
If you land in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, Phu Quoc or Cam Ranh, submit the free card within 72 hours before arrival. It is not a visa. Learn more about the Vietnam e-visa.
Sources: Vietnam Government Resolutions 44/NQ-CP, 229/NQ-CP, 127/NQ-CP and 389/NQ-CP; Vietnam Ministry of Public Security arrival figures; The World and Vietnam Report (May 2020). Last reviewed: 9 November 2026. We are an independent visa service, not a government website.
