THE Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA) is calling citizens and residents to use the range of e-services available on the national portal, bahrain.bh, while getting ready for their summer plans or Haj travel
Travellers are reminded to check the validity of their ID cards which can easily be renewed a month in advance via bahrain.bh along with renewing their Bahraini passport, an eservice provided in co-operation with the Nationality, Passport and Residence Affairs (NPRA), noting that it can be renewed six month in advance.
Also in partnership with the Foreign Ministry, it is advisable that travellers download the ‘Wejhaty’ app via bahrain.bh/apps , to make use of e-services available before and during their travel such as viewing visa information related to the destinations they wish to go to, insurance details, and contacts Bahrain’s embassies, consulates and foreign missions in case they have an emergency and need to contact them.
