New streamlined business visa for Bahrain terms in April

Manama, Marc 16 (BNA) – Director of Visas and Residence at the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), Shaikh Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Abdulwahab Al Khalifa, today announced that under the second phase of the new streamlined multiple-entry-visa-issuance project, to be introduced in April 2015, will include businessmen and investors.

The validity of the new multiple-entry business visas, previously were single-entry visas type, will be increased to one month from one week. While the duration of stay in Bahrain under the same will be increased from one week to two weeks.

The Director said the new streamlined entry and transit procedures will assist in attracting investments and reinforcing NPRA keenness on providing distinguished services.