Bahrain

Officially called the Kingdom of Bahrain, this island nation lies in the Middle East. This country is comprised of the main island Al Bahrayn and some islands that are smaller and islets. Bahrain is situated in the Arabian Gulf and was one of the first nations in the Gulf region to discover oil and build refineries.

Those who wish to visit Bahrain for sightseeing or as a tourist can get a tourist visa which is temporary. It’s also known as Bahrain visit visa or visitor visa. The duration could last from two to four weeks depending on the citizenship of the tourist.

You should have a valid passport, documents supporting your finances, a copy of your tickets and travel itinerary along with a duly filled in visa application form. You are not allowed to work on this visa. To obtain a work visa your employer has to sponsor you and get you the visa. Only then can you start working there.

Getting a work permit helps you get a residency visa automatically. Residency visa is usually given to those who are working in Bahrain and their dependents like their spouses and family. Once you buy a property in Bahrain you can sponsor your family to get a residency visa.