Bahrain

Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA)

Visas & Work Permits

Entry is subject to regulations from country of origin. Western passport holders can either obtain a visa on arrival or apply for an eVisa in advance.

Please contact a local embassy, consulate or representative for more information. Alternatively, there are specialist companies that provide visa and immigration support to the media industry, and may be able to assist.

Film Location Permits

Most locations are possible given time, money and the right approach.

Customs

For productions looking to bring in film equipment, Bahrain is an ATA carnet country.

When to Film

Bahrain receives very little rain throughout the year. The country has two seasons – an extremely hot summer (April to October) and a mild winter (November to March).

In Bahrain, Ramadan is observed by the majority Muslim population, with some services closed during this period.

Public Holidays

Public holidays may affect timing, availability and costs. See here for public holiday dates in Bahrain.

Since little to no filming infrastructure exists in Bahrain, all key crew and equipment must be brought in from abroad. Dubai is the closest major film production centre.

The standard VAT rate in Bahrain, at the time of writing, is set at 10%.

Tax Incentives

At the time of writing, this country does not have any filming incentives. However, up-to-date information on global filming incentives may be found on the Entertainment Partners' Production Incentives Map.

At the time of writing, the UK does not have a trade agreement with this country. However, up-to-date information about UK trade agreements can be found on the GOV.UK website.