Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs at the Ministry of Interior, announced that the ministry, in coordination with the Ministry of Health, has activated several procedures related to arrivals to the Kingdom of Bahrain.

The Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) announced a new service to book appointments online. The Skiplino application, which will take effect on Sunday (August 25), will cover the nationality, passports and residence services.

The General Directorate of Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs in Bahrain said that it will unify visa forms issued as of November 1, 2018.

The Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) stated that there is comprehensive security and legal monitoring of foreign travelers at ports to ensure the maintenance of the Kingdom’s security and the protection of its economy.

The Directorate General of Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) said that the issuance of entry visas for Qatari national and foreign nationals residing in Qatar would see some delay, noting that this would "affect the movement of families between Bahrain and Qatar."

Bahrain Security Authorities imposed on its citizens to travel to Qatar using only their passports.

Interior Ministry Undersecretary for Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa said that passports of some Bahrainis had been withdrawn as they arrived in the country since they had the stamps of unauthorized bodies. The passports had therefore lost their official status and could not be used, he said.

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