Travel & stay
VISA REQUIREMENTS
Refer to the below link “Visa Guide” for breakdown of list of countries that require to obtain a visa.
The procedure to obtain the visa will be administered by the LOC. Participants and delegates are required to upload their information and documents through ERAS or the applicable system, where the LOC will then gather the documents and prepare the necessary formalities to facilitate the e-visas. It is recommended that participants register at least three months prior to the event date to ensure visas are processed in a timely manner.
The LOC, in partnership with the Ministry of Interior in Bahrain and the General Sport Authority will work to ensure and facilitate e-visas to the participants who meet the stipulated requirements.
Note – Parents and participant family are required to apply for the visa via the standard visa services through the link above.
REQUIREMENT FOR CHARTER FLIGHTS
Upon requirement of participating delegations, the Bahrain LOC in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism can support in facilitating chartered flights through the Ministry’s partners
PACKAGES FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Discounted flight and hotel packages will be made available to family and friends of participating athletes and will be available through Gulf Air Holidays, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier www.gulfair.com
TOURS AND ACTIVITIES
Coming to support athletes? Event will be available for visitors to enjoy and explore the Kingdom of Bahrain through the Bahrain Tourism App available on iOS and Android. Visitors can book cultural walking tours in old souqs of Manama and Muharraq, as well as experience water activities such as pearl snorkeling and diving.