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New Zealand visa requirements for Bahrain citizens

Updated 2026-07-04 ยท verified against the Passport Index dataset

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eTA required
Bahrain citizens need an electronic travel authorization (eTA), not a visa for New Zealand.

Entry details

Holders of a Bahrain passport need an electronic travel authorization (eTA), not a visa when visiting New Zealand. The Bahrain passport currently ranks #71 among the world's top 100 with 87 destinations accessible visa-free or with visa on arrival / eTA.

In the opposite direction: New Zealand citizens travelling to Bahrain โ€” visa on arrival.

How to get the eTA

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Official government option

Official NZeTA (Immigration NZ) ยท fee: NZD 17โ€“23. Applying directly through the government portal is always the cheapest option.

Apply on the official portal โ†’

๐Ÿงณ Before you travel: Bahrain โ†’ New Zealand

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Travel insurance โ€” medical + trip coverage, buy before departure๐Ÿ“ถ eSIM with data โ€” internet the moment you land โ€” no roamingโœˆ๏ธ Flights โ€” compare fares across airlines๐Ÿจ Hotels โ€” look for free-cancellation rates until the visa is approved
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