Need Help on visiting Bahrain

waugh schrieb:

I am interested in touring Bahrain can anybody tell how to get tourist visa

please advise

"Visas are required by all except:

Passport holders of AGCC (Arabian Gulf Cooperation Council) States,
(i.e. nationals of Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab
Emirates).

Citizens of the UK for a maximum of 4 weeks(providing they hold a
passport with at least 6 months validity).

Those continuing their onward journey within 72 hours, hold confirmed
tickets, and appropriate travel documents and on condition they remain
within the transit area. (a fee of BD. 0.500 will be charged)*

Entry Visas :

Foreign nationals may enter Bahrain with a tourist visa (for individuals
or groups), 72 - hour visa, 7 - day visa, visit visa, business visa,
family visa, dependent visa, or an employment visa. Generally all types
of visas (except certain categories of tourist visas which can be
obtained from Consulates abroad) are to be applied for by local sponsor
in Bahrain.

1. Tourist Visa

Tourist visas can be obtained at the Bahrain International Airport or at
the King Fahad Causeway for :

Citizens of the European Community, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand,
Japan or Hong Kong.

Visitors who have been resident in the GCC for a minimum of six months,
and who posses a return visa for the country of GCC residency.

All the above must have a valid passport and return ticket, they must
have no criminal record or involvememt in activities that could threaten
public order or national security. Visitors must not seek employment
while in Bahrain.

Fee: For a stay of 2 weeks, BD. 5.000 each (approximately US$ 3.76)*"


http://www.bahraintourism.com/subpage1.htm

Regards & f'up2, ULF