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Non-Immigrant Visas

Non-Immigrant Visa Appointments

Bldg 976, Road 3119
Block 331
Zinj, Manama

You must be RESIDENT in Bahrain to apply for a Non-Immigrant Visa.

 NIV Appointment System - Instructions

What you need:

  • Your Internet browser must support 128-bit encryption.
  • If you are using Internet Explorer (Windows), the minimum version that will work with this site is version 5.0, with service pack 2.
  • If you are using Netscape, the minimum version that will work with this site is version 6.2.
  • The barcode number from your printed electronic visa application form, if applicable.
  • A printer to print your appointment confirmation.

How to use the NIV Appointment System:

  1. Complete and print an electronic visa application form.
  2. Click on the "Schedule Appointment" button below to select an available date and time for an appointment.
  3. Enter the 10-digit barcode number from the last page of your printed electronic visa application form into the Barcode Number field, and then click "Submit".
  4.  Select an available appointment date from the calendar.
  5. Select a preferred time for your appointment, and then enter your Surname, Given Name, Telephone Number, Email Address, and Identification Code.
  6. Verify that all the information entered is correct, and then click "Submit".
  7. Print the appointment confirmation page and bring it with you to your appointment.

Note: If you need to cancel or change an appointment at any time, return to this web site and click on the "Change/Cancel Appointment" button

Your application time is when you will be allowed to queue up in the consular waiting room to begin the application process. Please allow at least 15 minutes to process through security. If you are late for your appointment, your application will be placed at the end of the queue. If you do not arrive by the 11:00 a.m. cut-off, you will have to reschedule your appointment for another day. After processing through security, you will be directed to the Consular Section. At that time, you will submit your application, supporting documents and application fee, and your interview will take place after their submissio