Bahrain Visa Violation and Penalties
Bahrain Visa Violation and Penalties
Persons who are still in Bahrain despite the expiry of their Bahrain visa or the period of stay granted by the visa, and those who work and earn financially in Bahrain despite the visa they hold not granting a work permit are considered to be in violation of their Bahrain visa.
If the authorities determine that visa holders have violated the Kingdom of Bahrain visa , various sanctions and penalties may be imposed on the persons.
What are the Penalties for Bahrain Violation?
In case of Bahrain visa violation, those who exceed the duration of stay are subject to a fine of 15 Bahraini dinars (approximately 745 Turkish lira and 40 dollars in January 2025). Those who significantly exceed the duration of stay in the country may be detained or arrested, or deported.
Punishment for Living Illegal in Bahrain
If those living illegally in Bahrain are detected, they are punished with a fine, imprisonment or deportation. The fine for living illegally in Bahrain is 15 Bahraini dinars (approximately 745 Turkish lira and 40 dollars in January 2025).
Punishment for Working Illegal in Bahrain
Foreigners who work illegally in Bahrain by overstaying their work visas will be fined 15 Bahraini dinars (approximately 745 Turkish lira and $40 in January 2025) and will be able to leave the country after paying the fine.
All foreigners working illegally are subject to deportation, while employers are fined at least 1,000 Bahraini dinars (approximately 50,000 Turkish lira and $2,650 in January 2025) for each illegally employed person.
In various cases, employers are given the right to legalise the employment status of foreigners by renewing their visas, but this right depends on how long the visa has been overstayed.
Can People Who Violated Bahrain Visa Get a New Visa?
It is possible for people who violate Bahrain visas to obtain a new visa.
In case of a new visa application made after a visa violation, a valid reason must be provided regarding the previous visa violation; otherwise, the Bahrain visa may be rejected.