Application of No Objection Certificate (NOC)

1. For Holiday Purpose
1. Applicants may obtain a NOC through one of the following organisations, which acts as their sponsor:
   

   i.	A 5-star hotel in Bahrain
   ii.	A travel agency in Bahrain
   iii.	Other firms licensed to carry out tourist activities in Bahrain



2. Documents required in Bahrain (by the sponsor) for the processing of NOC:
   

   i.	Supporting letter stating the purpose and duration of the trip
   ii.	Passport copy

   (Applicants are recommended to double-check with the organisation assisting with the NOC application in Bahrain to see if additional information is necessary.)
    
3. NOC processing time is approximately 2 weeks at a fee of about BD20 (about US$60).
   


2. For Business Purpose
1. Applicant should obtain a NOC through a local sponsor, i.e. the company with which the applicant intends to conduct business.
2. Documents required by the local sponsor in Bahrain for the processing of NOC:
   

   i.	Supporting letter stating the purpose and duration of the trip
   ii.	Passport copy

   (Applicants are recommended to double-check with the company assisting with the NOC application in Bahrain to see if additional information is necessary.)
3. NOC processing time is approximately 2 weeks at a fee of about BD20 (about US$60).