Bahrain
Summary
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Bahrain’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.
Around 4,000 British nationals live in Bahrain, and thousands more visit each year. Most visits are trouble free.
You should be alert to local and regional developments. Localised protests can take place and generally there is a visible security presence. You should be vigilant, follow the advice of the local authorities, and avoid large crowds and demonstrations. If you encounter civil disturbance, leave the area immediately. Travel around Bahrain may be affected at such times. See Demonstrations
By law, all residents and visitors must carry photographic ID. Illegal drugs are strictly forbidden, even a residual amount. See Local laws and customs
Terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Bahrain. See Terrorism
You must have legal status in Bahrain and not be subject to a Travel Ban when you depart. See Exit requirements
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You can contact the emergency services by calling 999.
If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission. All telephone numbers are available 24/7.
The Overseas Business Risk service offers information and advice for British companies operating overseas on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks.
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Bahrain’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.
Around 4,000 British nationals live in Bahrain, and thousands more visit each year. Most visits are trouble free.
You should be alert to local and regional developments. Localised protests can take place and generally there is a visible security presence. You should be vigilant, follow the advice of the local authorities, and avoid large crowds and demonstrations. If you encounter civil disturbance, leave the area immediately. Travel around Bahrain may be affected at such times. See Demonstrations
By law, all residents and visitors must carry photographic ID. Illegal drugs are strictly forbidden, even a residual amount. See Local laws and customs
Terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Bahrain. See Terrorism
You must have legal status in Bahrain and not be subject to a Travel Ban when you depart. See Exit requirements
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You can contact the emergency services by calling 999.
If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission. All telephone numbers are available 24/7.
The Overseas Business Risk service offers information and advice for British companies operating overseas on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks.
Update history
2024-10-26 08:31
Information on an Israeli military attack on Iran (Safety and security)
2024-10-16 16:25
Updated information on passport validity requirements and list of previous protest locations (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2024-09-29 00:36
Updated information on the Conflict affecting Lebanon (Safety and Security Pages)
2024-05-20 15:34
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2024-04-26 12:36
Removal of some language on military activity in the region (‘Summary’ page).
2024-04-19 14:59
Information on explosions in Iran, and unconfirmed reports of explosions in Syria and Iraq (‘Summary’ page).
2024-04-14 09:16
13 April 2024 – drones and missiles fired from Iran into Israel (‘Summary’ page)
2024-04-12 20:05
Information on regional risks (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-01-12 00:24
Update to Safety and Security page
2023-06-22 10:39
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages
2023-01-16 09:51
Removal of outdated information including on World Cup and COVID-19 rules (‘Summary’, ‘Coronavirus’, ‘Safety and Security’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2022-10-25 15:29
Updated information on the Qatar World Cup 2022 and upcoming high profile events in Bahrain (‘Summary’ page).
2022-09-26 11:55
Updated Information on previous terrorist incidents in Bahrain (‘ ’Terrorism’ page).
2022-07-12 16:26
Updated information on local laws and customs in Bahrain (‘Local laws and customs’ page)
2022-04-06 10:54
Updated information on COVID-19 self-isolation period, which can now be concluded early with a negative PCR result (‘Coronavirus’, ‘Entry requirements’, ‘Safety and security’ pages)
2022-03-30 16:25
Updated information on the suspension of Bahrain’s COVID-19 Traffic Light Alert System. Mask-wearing is now optional in indoor and outdoor areas. Also updated number of British residents in Bahrain (‘Coronavirus’, ‘Entry requirements’, ‘Safety and security’ pages)
2022-02-20 07:32
Updated information on the removal of all PCR testing requirements for arrivals via the King Fahd Causeway (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-02-18 22:07
Updated information on the removal of all PCR testing and quarantine requirements for airport arrivals regardless of their vaccination status, and update to information regarding booster vaccines in-country (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ page)