Find verified government, embassy and authorized application links for Bahrain residents travelling to Germany.
Schengen applications use VFS in Manama. National visa categories follow the German Embassy and online Consular Services Portal instructions.
Use these official resources to check eligibility, choose the correct visa category and follow the authorized route from Bahrain. Sources were reviewed on 2026-08-27.
Official application or government guidance for this route.
Official application or government guidance for this route.
Official application or government guidance for this route.
Use the official website before visiting. Addresses, representation agreements, public hours and appointment rules can change without notice.
Manama, Bahrain
Joint Visa Application Centre (JVAC), 18th Floor, Diplomatic Commercial Offices Tower, Building 1565, Road 1722, Block 317, Manama 973, Bahrain
Confirm the destination, appointment, current opening hours and service address on the official page before visiting.
Choose the category that matches the real purpose and duration of travel. Visitor permission never automatically authorizes study, employment or residence in Germany.
For tourism and other eligible short stays where Germany is the main destination.
For qualifying short business visits without taking local employment.
Longer study follows Germany's national visa or residence process, not automatically the short-stay representative.
Long-stay employment, family and residence cases use national rules and may have a different submission location.
Visa need is determined mainly by passport nationality, purpose, duration and personal circumstances—not Bahrain residence alone. To use a Bahrain-based mission or visa centre, non-Bahraini applicants normally need valid legal residence in Bahrain and may be asked for a residence permit and CPR/identity evidence. Check the authority's jurisdiction rules before paying or booking.
Independent directory: ImmigrationIT is not the Government of Germany, its embassy, an immigration authority or a visa application centre. This directory links to official external resources for convenience and was verified on 2026-08-27. Visa rules, representation arrangements, addresses and availability can change; confirm the latest information directly with the responsible authority before applying or travelling.
