Embassies · Salmaniya, Bahrain
The Japanese embassy in Bahrain.
Visit to apply for a Japanese travel visa, handle official citizen affairs, or participate in cultural and educational exchange programs.
Established to foster bilateral relations between Japan and Bahrain, this diplomatic mission handles all passport, visa, and immigration affairs. It also features the Japan Information & Culture Center, which promotes cultural initiatives such as the MEXT Scholarship and annual cultural festivals.
Plan your visit
- Entry: Free (Entry to the grounds is free; visa processing and document legalization fees depend strictly on your nationality and transaction type.)
- Best time: Early morning right when the consular section opens at 8:00 AM to minimize waiting times.
- Address: Building 55, Block 327
- Phone: +973 1771 6565
- Website: www.bh.emb-japan.go.jp
Opening hours
- Monday: 08:00 – 14:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 – 14:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 – 14:00
- Thursday: 08:00 – 14:00
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: 08:00 – 14:00
What's here
Free parking, Parking, Toilets, Step-free access, Seating, Appointment desk.
Local tips
- Security protocols are very strict: be prepared to turn off or check in your mobile phone and camera at the front entrance booth before entering the main building.
- Double-check both the Bahraini and Japanese holiday calendars on their official website before visiting, as the embassy closes for unique Japanese holidays like Sports Day.
- Bring exact change in Bahraini Dinars (BHD) for visa processing fees, as electronic card payments are not always guaranteed at the counter.
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