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Bahrain

البحرين

Kuwaiti passports only

Your Kuwaiti passport type

Civil ID

Kuwaiti ordinary passport

Holders of a Kuwaiti ordinary passport need only a civil ID to enter Bahrain. The permitted stay is no fixed limit.

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

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