Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
Bahrain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs authenticates documents; ordinary authentication can be done at Bahraini missions abroad, and apostilles are issued in Bahrain. Documents from Australia go through the Australian authority first and then a Bahraini mission.
Where to apply in Australia
No mission in Australia; the Embassy in Jakarta is the mission accredited. The page does not say which mission handles Australian documents.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Bahrain.
How to apply
Go to a legalisation office or Bahraini mission | complete the ordinary or apostille application form | present the documents | pay the fee
Applications are handled through Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain (https://www.bahrain.bh).
Documents you need
- Application form
- Copy of applicant ID and contact number
- Document with accredited stamp and signature
- Documents issued outside Bahrain must first be legalised by the foreign ministry of the issuing country
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: varies by document (not stated), card payment
Processing time: 1 working day.
Good to know
Page undated. the 1 working day applies to the service in general.
Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Bahrain's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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