Bahrain to give visa on arrival to Indians

Dubai: Bahrain will soon offer visas on arrival to Indians in a move that is expected to attract a major chunk of tourists from the subcontinent to the Gulf country.
Initially the visa will be offered for two weeks, an official said.
India and Russia are being added to the list of countries approved by Bahrain for visas on arrival, Interior Ministry Under-Secretary for Nationality, Passports and Residence Shaikh Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa said.
Currently, nationals of 35 countries are granted visas on arrival at entry points, including Bahrain International Airport and King Fahad Causeway.
The visitors should carry a valid passport and a return ticket and provide either hotel reservation details or family contacts in Bahrain for visas on arrival.
The new flexible rules will come into force very soon, said Shaikh Rashid.
The visa can be extended for a further two weeks through the General Directorate of Nationality, Passports and Residence. Shaikh Rashid warned that there would be hefty penalties for those who misuse the facilities and overstay in the country.
15/07/08 Press Trust of India/NDTV.com

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