Good news for Pakistanis as now they can enjoy holidays in Bahrain because it has been made easier for them to get online visa for the Gulf State from Oct 1.
Pakistan has been included in the list of 36 countries that are allowed to obtain electronic visa. Moreover, E-visas can be obtained through a simple online application process, making the process of travelling to the country practical and convenient, the agency added.
The new visa policy is an important development that places Bahrain among the countries with the most flexible visa policies in the region, it has been reported. The new policy would also be accompanied by improvements to the individual screening process, ensuring faster and more efficient processing of applications. It would further enable people who do business in Bahrain, to easily travel in and out of the country, as well as boosting the tourism industry, BNA said.
From early 2015, visitors and tourists would be able to spend longer time in the Gulf State as the new policy assures that visas can be renewed for up to three months. Passports and Residence Affairs at Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior Sheikh Ahmed bin Isa Al Khalifa said that multiple visas would also be issued soon. He also said that he has worked with lots of stakeholders in the public and private sectors to make sure the new policy provides instant settlement to visitors. The alteration are being compulsory as part of efforts to develop the passport and immigration processes,” he added.
