Can I get a visit visa while LMRA is processing my work visa?

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james124 Member

Member since 19 September 2017

james124Member19 September 2017 06:34:45

Hi everyone,

My Bahrain work visa has been processing for a month and shows the status "await evisa" in LMRA.

I am wondering if it would be possible for me to enter Bahrain with a tourist visa on arrival while this is processing, and then just remain in the country until the work visa is approved.

Would the airport immigration allow me to get a visa on arrival even though I have a work visa in process with LMRA? As a Canadian I am eligible for visa on arrival in general, but not sure if the work visa processing will affect this.

Has anyone tried this before?

Thanks!

James

meghnashah35 Member

Member since 11 June 2017

meghnashah35Member19 September 2017 07:51:12

On arrival visa you will get it as per your eligiblity irrespective of your visa application.
You can try your luck.
You can make sure if you need to pay tourist visa fees of 30 BD?
Best of luck.

Farhaz ViP

Member since 19 May 2013

FarhazViP19 September 2017 09:52:40

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I would be a bit more cautious, since a work visa is already being processed. There have been cases in the past where people have not got a visit visa when a work visa is being processed.

Do check with a Bahrain embassy near you before you get on a plane expecting to get a visa on arrival at the airport.

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