Can I renew my Bangladeshi passport online while in Bahrain? — Yes — the Embassy of Bangladesh in Manama directs applicants to Bangladesh's national e-Passport portal (epassport.gov.bd) for new and renewal applications, ratI'm not Bahraini but I've lived in Bahrain for years — can I get a Korean visa here, or do I have to apply in my home country? — It depends on your nationality and how long you've lived in Bahrain. The Korean Embassy in Manama will only process visas for nationals of a specific list of coHow much does a Korean visa cost at the embassy in Bahrain? — BHD 15.100 for a single-entry visa at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Manama, paid upfront and non-refundable regardless of outcome. Processing takes abDo Indonesian citizens in Bahrain need to register with their embassy? — Yes — the Indonesian Embassy in Manama states that all Indonesian citizens in Bahrain are required to complete 'lapor diri,' a mandatory online self-registratioWhere do I actually submit my Indian passport or attestation documents in Bahrain — the Embassy or somewhere else? — Not at the Embassy chancery in Al Seef — all passport, attestation, and misc. consular services for Indian nationals are handled at the Indian Consular ApplicatWhat bank balance do I need for a Korean tourist visa application from Bahrain? — The Korean Embassy in Manama expects your bank statements (last 3 months) to show a consistent balance over BHD 3,000 for a tourist visa application, alongside How much does an emergency British passport cost in Bahrain? — £125 for an Emergency Travel Document or Emergency Passport at the British Embassy in Manama — on top of any direct costs — under the UK's Consular Fees Order 2Can I just walk into the British Embassy in Bahrain without an appointment? — No — public access to the British Embassy in Manama (21 Government Avenue) is by appointment only. Book through the embassy's online enquiry form rather than shHow far in advance can I apply for an Italian Schengen visa from Bahrain? — Up to 6 months before your trip, and no later than 15 calendar days before departure, through VFS Global on behalf of the Italian Embassy in Manama — not by walWhere do I apply for an Italian Schengen visa in Bahrain? — Through VFS Global, not directly at the Italian Embassy in Manama — call +973 16199646 or email info.italybah@vfshelpline.com to book, or contact the embassy's Do I need an appointment to apply for a Chinese visa in Bahrain? — No — the Chinese Embassy in Bahrain moved to a fully online visa application system in June 2025 (consular.mfa.gov.cn/VISA), and there's no need to book an appoWhat are the Turkish Embassy's hours in Bahrain — is it open all day for consular services? — The Turkish Embassy in Manama's chancery is open Sunday-Thursday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, but the Consular Section itself only operates 9:00 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-4:0What consular services does the Nepali Embassy in Manama offer? — The Embassy of Nepal in Manama offers passport, visa, labor permit/attestation, consular authentication, certified document translation, and power-of-attorney aDo Bahrainis need a visa to visit South Korea? — No — Bahrainis are advised to use K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) instead of a visa for trips up to 30 days, via k-eta.go.kr. It costs about 10,00How much does dual citizenship reacquisition cost at the Philippine Embassy in Bahrain? — BD 20.680 cash at the Philippine Embassy in Manama, plus BD 10.340 per derivative (dependent) included on the same application. You'll need your original PSA biHow much does it cost to get married at the Philippine Embassy in Bahrain? — Solemnizing a marriage at the Philippine Embassy in Manama costs BD 56.100 total in cash: BD 10.340 for the Marriage License application, BD 10.340 for the CertWhat does it cost to send a deceased Filipino's remains home from Bahrain? — Shipment of remains or cremains through the Philippine Embassy in Manama costs BD 86.860 cash, on top of BD 10.340 for the Report of Death itself. The next-of-kHow much does it cost to get a signature authenticated at the German Embassy in Bahrain? — Between €20 and €250 depending on the type of document, payable in BHD, at the German Embassy in Manama — you'll need the document to be signed, valid photo ID,Does the Swiss Consulate in Manama handle passport and consular services directly? — No — the Consulate General of Switzerland in Manama sits in the consular district of the Swiss Embassy in Abu Dhabi, so actual consular services (passports, civHow do I contact the French Embassy in Bahrain for consular matters that aren't about visas? — Through the centralized 'France consulaire' service rather than the embassy's direct line — a free internet call at teletech.fr/webrtcbtn?consulat=manama, a calHow much does a Philippine Travel Document cost if I lose my passport in Bahrain? — BD 22.750 cash at the Philippine Embassy in Manama for a Travel Document in lieu of a passport, requiring personal appearance, an accomplished Travel Document fHow much does a Malaysian Emergency Travel Document cost in Bahrain, and how far ahead should I apply? — MYR 50.00 at the Embassy of Malaysia in Manama, and you should submit your application at least 2 weeks before departure. You'll need Form Im.42 printed on bothWhat documents do I need to renew my Pakistani passport in Bahrain? — For an adult (18+) passport at the Embassy of Pakistan in Manama you'll need the paid fee challan, your original CNIC/NICOP with a photocopy, your previous passWill my Malaysian Emergency Travel Document be accepted if I'm transiting through the UAE? — No — the UAE is one of several countries that do not recognize the Malaysian Emergency Travel Document (EC), alongside Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Switzerland,What's the 24/7 emergency hotline for Filipinos in Bahrain? — The Philippine Embassy in Manama runs a 24/7 Assistance-to-Nationals hotline at +973 3995 3235 (also WhatsApp) for emergencies outside office hours; for labor/OWhat are the Pakistani Embassy's hours and address in Bahrain? — The Embassy of Pakistan is at Building No. 35, Road No. 1901, Block No. 319, Diplomatic Area, Manama, open 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Reach them at +973 17244113 (or tIs there a fee to attest a Life Certificate for an Indian pensioner in Bahrain? — No — Life Certificate attestation at the Embassy of India, Bahrain is free (gratis) for pensioners. You need the duly filled original Life Certificate form, youHow much does it cost to attest a Power of Attorney at the Indian Embassy in Bahrain? — BD 7.200 plus the BD 0.800 ICWF fee (BD 8.000 total) at the Embassy of India, Bahrain, submitted via ICAC. You'll need the original Power of Attorney document, More in Government & Documents