Activate 5yr multiple visa

9POSTS

5 years ago

Hello There-
I got my 5 yr multiple visa to enter Bahrain on Feb 11th. How long do i have to enter Bahrain before the visa gets invalid? 1 month 2 months ? In other words What is the time frame within which i have to enter Bahrain in order to activate the visa? Accordingly i can make my travel plans.
Thanks

See also

Visas for Bahrain - Guide
Multiple entry visa - 2 Replies
1 year multiple visit visa extension - 2 Replies
1 year multiple entry visa - 9 Replies
Mistake in Multiple Entry Visit Visa - 1 Reply
Multiple Entry Visa query - 5 Replies
Can multiple visit visa holder of Saudi Arabia - 254 Replies

XTang Bahrain/UAE/KSA Expert

11978POSTS

5 years ago

As far as I know, there is no activation timeline for visit visas.聽 As long as the visa is valid, you can enter.聽聽Unless it says otherwise on the visa itself.

2 members reacted to this post

Saleemzb Active member

70POSTS

5 years ago

Usually visit visa validity is 3 month ,you must use it within stipulated period or else visa will be expired,聽 please check the condition on NPRA web site

Saleemzb Active member

70POSTS

5 years ago

This my first time hearing 5 years visit visa for Bahrain

XTang Bahrain/UAE/KSA Expert

11978POSTS

5 years ago

The 3 month validity is for visit visas that are time limited e.g. 1, 3, 12 months etc.聽 5 year visas are different and are generally open.聽聽 These are given either to US nationals or to paper CPR holders.

Kamini786 New member

9POSTS

5 years ago

Thanks for the info-You are very helpful and I usually watch for YOUR answers.
I emailed the Bahrain Visa website and they replied back saying validity is 1 month. They may have changed the rules - but yes you are right- 5 yr multiple in the past did not have a time limit to activate.
In any case- will make plans to enter within 1 month.

2 members reacted to this post