Bahrain has amended its visa rules for GCC visitors, said a report, adding that the validity of the visas will be three months with a condition of an actual residency of the same period, compared to the previous mandatory six-month visa.

According to a report in Bahrain News Agency (BNA), the director of exits at the Nationality, Passport and Residence Affairs (NPRA) said the amendment is a new facility Bahrain provides to visitors during their entry or transit as part of a plan to attract tourists and businessmen. The amendment promotes air traffic, while considering security regulations.