Bahrain: Decision No. 15 of 1976 Issuing the Implementing Regulation of Law No. 11 of 1975 Regarding Passports

Title

Bahrain: Decision No. 15 of 1976 Issuing the Implementing Regulation of Law No. 11 of 1975 Regarding Passports

Date of adoption

Entry into force

Text versions

Source:

– Official Journal Issue No. 1179 (10 June 1976), pp. 9 – 19, Legislation & Legal Opinion Commission, Kingdom of Bahrain, accessed: 17 July 2014, http://www.legalaffairs.gov.bh/Media/LegalPDF/RINT1576.pdf

Abstract

Art. 40 lists the fees for different types of visas including 72-hour entry visa (2 BD), one time return visa (2.5 BD), multiple return visa (10 BD), transit visa (1 BD) and exit fee (0.5 BD).

Visa fees are waived for foreign passports in a number of cases including regular visas for foreign passport holders whose country offers reciprocal treatment to Bahrainis and visas granted to foreigners employed by the Government of Bahrain and their families among others (Art. 42).

The visa fees imposed on holders of foreign passports shall be reduced in half for students enrolled in schools, colleges and universities, group tourists, and fathers and brothers of foreigners employed by the Government of Bahrain (Art. 43).