NPRA announces exceptional measures for visit visas in light of the current circumstances

The Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) at the Ministry of Interior announced exceptional measures regarding visit visas in light of the current circumstances, the treacherous Iranian aggression against the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the resulting cancellation or suspension of several flights.

The NPRA Undersecretary Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa stated that holders of all types of visit visas who are currently inside the Kingdom of Bahrain and whose permitted stay expired on or after 28 February 2026 will be exempted from fines resulting from delayed departure from the country, for an additional period of one month following the reopening of the airspace.

He added that visit visas valid as of 28 February 2026 will be extended by an additional three months for visitors outside the Kingdom of Bahrain who applied for visas before that date but were unable to use them due to exceptional circumstances.

NPRA affirmed its commitment to streamlining procedures for travellers and addressing exceptional circumstances, calling on all to follow the official channels for updates.

For enquiries, contact can be made via the Call Centre on 17077077, WhatsApp, the virtual assistant on NPRA's electronic channels, or by email at [email protected].