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Bahrain · Government & Safetybahrain.bh (National Portal)
Bahrain's official national e-government portal - the gateway to government services, official information and digital sign-in.
What it helps with
- Government services in one placeDirectory of ministries.
- Logging in to personal servicesNational eKey.
- Avoiding paid "visa help" sitesOfficial channels only.
About bahrain.bh
bahrain.bh is the Kingdom of Bahrain's national portal, run by the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA). It brings information and online services from ministries and public agencies into one place, and points you to the official channels for visas, residency and other procedures, which makes it the right starting point for anyone dealing with Bahraini authorities.
Key Features
- One Directory of Services: Browse and search e-services from many ministries and authorities in a single place.
- Official Information: Requirements and guidance on visas, residency, business setup and everyday procedures.
- Digital Sign-In: Log in with Bahrain's national eKey credentials to access personal e-services.
- English and Arabic: The portal is available in both languages.
How to Get Started
- Open bahrain.bh and switch the language to English if needed.
- Search for the service or topic you need, such as a visa, license or residency procedure.
- Follow the link to the responsible authority's official e-service page.
- Sign in with your eKey and CPR details if the service handles personal records.
Before you use it
- Sign-up: Personal e-services need a CPR and an eKey; visitors can use the information pages.
- Good to know: Bills such as EWA and traffic fines can be paid on the portal and in the MyGov app.
English available
Local ID needed
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does bahrain.bh (National Portal) work with a foreign bank card in Bahrain?
- Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
- Is bahrain.bh (National Portal) available in English?
- Yes, bahrain.bh (National Portal) has an English-language interface.
- Do I need a local phone number to use bahrain.bh (National Portal)?
- No, an international phone number generally works for bahrain.bh (National Portal).
- Do I need local ID or residency for bahrain.bh (National Portal)?
- Yes, bahrain.bh (National Portal) requires local ID or residency status.
- Where can I use bahrain.bh (National Portal)?
- iOS · Android · Web
- How much does bahrain.bh (National Portal) cost?
- Free portal; government fees per service