Its all a bit confusing.I've read so much information on visa requirements and even spoke to the Bahrain Embassy in London.They said it didn't matter that we weren't married and my boyfriend could apply for a visa for me.That really surprised me and i haven't seen that info anywhere else.
I have a UK passport and there is a visa you can apply for that is valid for 5 years but i have to leave the country every 4 weeks which i suppose could be quite inconvenient.
It would be easier to get married....now i just have to convince him!!!!!!!