Travel from Switzerland to Bahrain is conditional — see requirements below
This is the generic answer for any Switzerland citizen. Not legal or medical advice — verify with your airline and destination authorities before travel.
Switzerland passport holders must obtain an eVisa before travelling to Bahrain for stays of up to 14 days.
Generic country-level guidance for Bahrain. Verify against the official source before you travel.
This page covers a direct flight to Bahrain. If your route connects through a third country, that country may require its own transit visa — sometimes even for a short airside layover. Transit rules depend on your specific routing, so check the country you connect through separately, or analyse your full itinerary.
You're travelling to Bahrain (BH). Your home cellular plan may or may not include data abroad — check your carrier's international options before you fly. An eSIM is a low-commitment alternative if your plan doesn't cover the destination or charges high roaming rates.
The US State Department publishes these advisories for your route. Bahrain: Level 3 — Reconsider Travel (as of 2026-03-02). The State Department recommends reconsidering travel here; read the country page and check whether your specific destination falls in a higher-risk zone. This is a US State Department safety perspective, not an entry or boarding rule — it doesn't affect whether you can board, only what to be aware of on the ground. Travellers from other countries should also check their own government's advisory.
Typical September conditions at BAH (Bahrain (BH)): hot. Typical lows around 27°C, highs around 38°C, little rain (~0mm for the month). Plan for high temperatures — daytime highs around 38°C. Light clothing, sun protection, and hydration are worth packing in.
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Sign in (free) to personalize →Your Switzerland (CH) passport requires an e-Visa for Bahrain. e-Visas need an online application, may require supporting documents (photos, itinerary, hotel bookings), and have processing windows from same-day to two weeks. Apply before booking the flight. Source: Wikipedia visa matrix, synced 2026-06-21T10:11:55.888854+00:00.