You can choose: apply online before travel, or get a visa at the airport.

You can choose: apply online before travel, or get a visa at the airport. Permitted stay is 14 days.

Sri Lanka passport holders can typically stay in Bahrain for 14 days under the standard entry rules. Longer stays require a separate long-term visa.

Sri Lanka citizens need an eVisa or Visa on Arrival to enter Bahrain. You can choose: apply online before travel, or get a visa at the airport.

Visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 14 days for those who hold a valid residency permit to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, who have already stayed for more than 6 months in their country of residence.

You have two options: apply online for an eVisa before travel (recommended to avoid airport queues), or get a visa on arrival at the Bahrain port of entry. The eVisa is faster on the day of travel; visa on arrival is convenient for last-minute trips.

For short business visits like meetings or conferences, Sri Lanka citizens typically enter Bahrain under the same rules as tourists. For paid work, long assignments, or activities beyond what a tourist visa allows, a dedicated business or work visa is required. Confirm specifics with the Bahrain embassy or consulate.