Indian Embassy Explains Saudi Transit Visa Process for Stranded Nationals in Bahrain

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Manama:The Indian Embassy in Bahrain has issued an important advisory for Indian nationals stranded in the kingdom following the continued closure of Bahrain’s airspace since February 28.

In a message, H.E. Shri Vinod K. Jacob, Ambassador of India to Bahrain, explained that priority is currently being given to assist Indian nationals who are stuck in Bahrain after their flights were disrupted by the airspace closure. Many of those affected had been visiting the country on tourist or short-term visas and were unable to depart as scheduled.

To facilitate their departure, the embassy has established a special operating procedure in coordination with the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia.

Under this arrangement, stranded Indian nationals can apply for permission to transit through Saudi Arabia in order to continue their journey home.

The ambassador said those seeking assistance should send an email to wel2.bahrain@mea.gov.in
with the necessary details. Applicants are required to include their name, passport number, contact details, copies of relevant passport pages, visa information, and confirmed air tickets.

Once the information is received, the Indian Embassy in Bahrain will forward the list to the Indian Embassy in Riyadh. Officials there will then approach the Saudi authorities to obtain individual transit approvals for travelers entering Saudi Arabia from Bahrain.

The initiative aims to ensure that Indian citizens stranded due to the ongoing regional situation can safely continue their travel arrangements.