Activate 5yr multiple visa

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Member since 16 December 2019

Kamini786New member02 March 2021 11:18:13

Hello There-
I got my 5 yr multiple visa to enter Bahrain on Feb 11th. How long do i have to enter Bahrain before the visa gets invalid? 1 month 2 months ? In other words What is the time frame within which i have to enter Bahrain in order to activate the visa? Accordingly i can make my travel plans.
Thanks

XTang Bahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert02 March 2021 11:29:20

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As far as I know, there is no activation timeline for visit visas. As long as the visa is valid, you can enter. Unless it says otherwise on the visa itself.

Saleemzb Active member

Member since 29 October 2018

SaleemzbActive member02 March 2021 12:18:40

Usually visit visa validity is 3 month ,you must use it within stipulated period or else visa will be expired, please check the condition on NPRA web site

Saleemzb Active member

Member since 29 October 2018

SaleemzbActive member02 March 2021 12:22:06

This my first time hearing 5 years visit visa for Bahrain

XTang Bahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert03 March 2021 13:38:16

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The 3 month validity is for visit visas that are time limited e.g. 1, 3, 12 months etc. 5 year visas are different and are generally open. These are given either to US nationals or to paper CPR holders.

Kamini786 New member

Member since 16 December 2019

Kamini786New member04 March 2021 06:34:01

Thanks for the info-You are very helpful and I usually watch for YOUR answers.
I emailed the Bahrain Visa website and they replied back saying validity is 1 month. They may have changed the rules - but yes you are right- 5 yr multiple in the past did not have a time limit to activate.
In any case- will make plans to enter within 1 month.

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