Foreign travel advice

Bahrain

Warnings and insurance

Regional risksrisks 

There is a heightened risk of regional tension. Escalation could lead to travel disruptiondisruption and and other unanticipated impacts.impacts. 

British nationals should take sensible precautions, considering their own individual circumstances. These include:include: 

  • read

    read If you’re affected by a crisis abroad - GOV.UK. This includes guidance on “how to prepare for a crisis” with suggestions on what you might include in your emergency supplies and “what to do in a crisis”crisis” 

  • follow advice from the local authorities and sign up to receive information and alerts

  • sign up to FCDO Travel Travel Advice email alertsalerts 

  • monitor local and international media for the latest informationinformation 

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    stay upaway tofrom localareas informationaround alerts/resourcessecurity or military facilities 

  • keep your departure plans under review, and followensure theyour instructionstravel ofdocuments theare localup authoritiesto date 

  • if you are advised to take shelter, stay awayindoors fromor areasfind aroundthe securitynearest safe building or militarydesignated facilitiesshelter. An interior stairwell or a room with as few external walls or windows as possible may provide additional protection

Before you travel

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: 

Travel insurance

If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.

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