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Bahrain

A Gulf island of souks, ancient forts and Formula 1.

Capital
Manama
Currency
Bahraini dinar (BHD) — one of the world's strongest currencies
Flight from Douala
14 to 22h total via one connection
Time difference
GMT+3 (2h ahead of Cameroon)

A small island linked by causeways to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain blends Gulf modernity with millennia-old heritage: the lively souks of Manama, a UNESCO-listed Dilmun fort, a majestic mosque and the famous Formula 1 circuit. More laid-back and compact than its neighbours, it's an easy, safe Middle Eastern stopover for a short trip.

Formalities

The visa, step by step

e-Visa
How to apply
Allowed stay
14 days (single entry)
Cost
About USD 24 (9 BHD)
Processing
Around 3 to 5 working days

How to apply

Apply online on the official e-visa portal before departure. Fill in the form, upload passport and photo, attach ticket and accommodation, pay by card and print the approved visa.

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6 months
  • Scan of passport bio page
  • Passport photo
  • Confirmed return ticket
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Bank statement (sufficient funds)

Good to know

  • •Cameroon is on the list of countries eligible for the e-visa (ordinary passport).
  • •Visa on arrival is not open to Cameroonians, except holders of a valid UAE/UK/US/Schengen/Saudi visa.
How much it costs

A one-week budget

Backpacker
360 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight
Comfort
870 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight

Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé

510 000 FCFA–900 000 FCFA

No direct flight: connect via Doha (Qatar Airways), Dubai (Emirates), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian) or Istanbul (Turkish). 14 to 22h total each way.

Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.

Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)

🏨120 000 FCFA
🍽️96 000 FCFA
🚕36 000 FCFA
🎟️48 000 FCFA
Hostel
15 000 FCFA–30 000 FCFA
Mid-range
42 000 FCFA–78 000 FCFA
Nice hotel
90 000 FCFA–180 000 FCFA
Tailored

Budget simulator

Comfort level
Estimated total budget
870 000 FCFA
Must-sees

What to do there

1

Manama Souq & Bab Al Bahrain

Historic gateway and bustling market for spices, gold, textiles and pearls.

2

Bahrain Fort (Qal'at al-Bahrain)

UNESCO World Heritage Site: a Dilmun-era archaeological complex with its museum.

3

Tree of Life

A lone ~400-year-old mesquite that thrives alone in the open desert.

4

Bahrain International Circuit

Host of the F1 Grand Prix at Sakhir; guided track tours by reservation.

5

Al-Fateh Grand Mosque

The country's largest mosque (7,000 worshippers), the world's largest fibreglass dome; free guided tours.

6

Bahrain National Museum

6,000 years of history across nine halls: Dilmun artefacts and a souk reconstruction.

Itinerary

One week, day by day

  1. D1

    Arrival, Manama Souq and Bab Al Bahrain.

  2. D2

    Al-Fateh Mosque and Bahrain National Museum.

  3. D3

    Bahrain Fort and the coastal corniche.

  4. D4

    Tree of Life and the southern desert.

  5. D5

    Bahrain International Circuit (F1) and Sakhir.

  6. D6

    Al Areen Wildlife Park or a beach day.

  7. D7

    Last shopping at the souk and departure.

✓

Travel checklist

A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.

Travel checklist — Bahreïn

Before you leave

What to pack

Visa sources: evisa.gov.bh · mofa.gov.bh

Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.

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