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Visitors from 69 countries can receive visas upon arrival as soon as they enter Bahrain International Airport . The visa is issued for a specific fee, and covers the issuance of a first time visa or an extension (if eligible). To enquire about the countries eligible for on-arrival visas, click here .

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eVisas are available for visitors from 209 countries. All visitors from the remaining countries must have an entry visa issued prior to arriving in the Kingdom via a Bahrain embassy in their country, a Bahraini sponsor, or a travel agency. To learn which nationalities are required to obtain eVisas prior to arrival in the Kingdom, click here .

Tourist visas

The Kingdom of Bahrain welcomes tourists and invites them to enjoy its hotels, malls, and other attractions. If you are visiting the Kingdom, you must have one of the following visas issued depending on the duration of your stay:

Visit visas: issued for individuals invited by companies in Bahrain

Transit visas: issued at the request of licensed companies such as hotels or other authorized commercial entities

For more information on how to obtain eVisas, visit the NPRA website.

Sponsors can submit applications to have work visas issued for expatriate workers via the services offered by the LMRA .

If you are coming to Bahrain for a new job, head to the LMRA offices at Bahrain International Airport for fingerprint scanning and visa issuance.

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Dubai tourist visa extension: fees, process, everything you need to know, do you want to extend your holiday or do you wish stay to explore employment opportunities here's a guide.

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Dubai is a prime destination for business and leisure, so it's no wonder that people from all around the world want to visit the city. Since Dubai has a lot to offer, guests often find themselves wanting to stay a little longer.

Do you want to extend your holiday in Dubai? Do you want to stay to explore employment opportunities? Here's all you need to know:

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If you're on a 30 or 60-day tourist visa, you can extend your stay within the country by another 30 days. You can renew your tourist visa through the following channels:

GDFRA website

• Register in the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDFRA) website using your email address
• Log in through your username
• Click New Application
• Click For Myself
• Fill in the application data, where applicable.
• Attach your passport
• Pay the service fee.

The visa extension fee is Dh600, in addition to the five per cent value added tax.

• Sign up or log in to the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai (GDRFA) app.
• Go to the dashboard and open dependent visa details.
• Tap the 'Renew Residence' icon.
• Fill up the details.
• Select delivery method.
• Submit the fee.
• Wait for SMS/email confirmation.

ICP website

• Register in the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICP) website using your email address
• Click Public Visa Services
• Click 'Extension of Current Visa'
• Fill in the application data
• Pay the fee
• Wait for SMS/email confirmation

Amer Service Centre:

• Visit the nearest Customer Happiness Centre.
• Get the automated turn ticket and wait.
• Submit the application that fulfils all conditions
• Submit your your passport and visa copy to the customer service employee.
• Pay the service fee

Amer website

• Go to amer247.com
• Click “UAE tourist visa” in the top-right corner.

You will be redirected to a new tab featuring 14 types of tourist visas varying based on the number of days, validity and prices.

• Select the most relevant one for you and click “Apply Now”.
• Pay the fee. Proceed to the completion of the process

While the visa extension fee is Dh600 plus five per cent tax, it is worth noting that the total amount of the visa fee may vary depending on your circumstances.

Once you're done with the process, you can expect a result of your request for visa extension in 48 hours or less.

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