Driving in Bahrain — 2026 Guide
Bahrain is reached overland via Saudi Arabia and the King Fahd Causeway — a 25 km bridge with dual immigration at the midpoint island.
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Drives on
120 km/h
Highway limit
BHD
Currency
Causeway toll
Crossing
Saudi visa
Transit
Driving into Bahrain from the UAE
Border crossing from the UAE
Via Saudi Arabia → King Fahd Causeway (Saudi–Bahrain)Entry & visa requirements
Apply online for a Bahrain GCC Resident eVisa pre-arranged or obtain on arrival at the King Fahd Causeway.
Documents to carry
- Passport (valid more than 6 months)
- Valid UAE Residence Visa (minimum 3 months validity)
- Emirates ID card
- Fee
- BHD 5 (~AED 50) processing fee. GCC/UAE nationals enter visa-free.
- Approval time
- Usually 1 to 3 working days.
- At the border
- May be obtained at the border, but a prearranged eVisa is highly recommended. The King Fahd Causeway is one of the busiest crossings globally; having your eVisa pre-approved enables fast-track queue clearance.