Bahrain has announced that people whose visit visas expired as of February 28, 2026 will be exempt from fines for delays in leaving the country, providing relief to visitors affected by recent travel disruptions. According to the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) at Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior, the exemption will apply for an additional month after the country’s airspace reopens. The measure covers all holders of visit visas of any type currently present in Bahrain. Authorities stated that the decision aims to assist travelers who were unable to depart on time due to exceptional circumstances affecting regional travel. Additionally, visit visas valid until February 28, 2026 will be extended for three months for visitors currently outside Bahrain. The extension applies to those who had already applied for visas before that date but could not use them due to the same exceptional circumstances. Officials noted that the move is intended to provide flexibility and support for travelers impacted by the recent situation affecting air travel across parts of the Middle East.
