Bahrain
Warnings and insurance
Before you travel
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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Removal of outdated information including on World Cup and COVID-19 rules (‘Summary’, ‘Coronavirus’, ‘Safety and Security’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).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)