1. All GCC Nationals do not require an entry visa to Bahrain.
   
   
2. All other Nationals residing in GCC and have a valid Residence Permit in their respective countries for minimum 6 months, will get an entry visa for Bahrain  for a period of one week on arrival at the Bahrain Airport or Causeway.
   
   
3. Nationals of EU countries, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland and USA may obtain visas on arrival for touristic or business stays of up to 2 weeks. The fee is approximately US$13. If working for a media company (eg, a newspaper or TV company) a special invitation from the Bahrain authorities is required.
   
   
4. All Europeans, Americans, Malaysians by birth  are not required a visa in advance. They will get a one week visa at the Bahrain Airport Immigration counter.
   
   
5. All other nationals should send their passport copies to the Conference Secretariat at least two weeks prior to the conference for arranging their one week visa.  There will be a fee for Visa Stamp and handling BD. 20 or US$ 55 to be paid to the Conference Secretariat in advance through bank transfer or credit card mail order.
   
   
6. The Government of  Bahrain introduced  on line visa facilities to the visitors to Bahrain.  Please visit to their site  http://www.immigration.gov.bh