Travel Advisory: Bahrain – Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)

The Department of State renewed its Travel Advisory for Bahrain on August 27, 2026

There have been no modifications to the Travel Advisory Level or the danger indicators.  Advisory abstract was up to date to replicate that relations 18 years of age or older might journey to Bahrain.

TRAVEL ADVISORY – Bahrain

Level 3 – Reconsider Travel

T – Terrorism

O – Other

Reconsider Travel to Bahrain as a result of terrorism and armed battle.

Advisory Summary

U.S. authorities worker journey restrictions 

Due to security dangers, U.S. authorities staff want particular authorization to journey to Bahrain. Only relations 18 years of age or older might be part of U.S. authorities staff who work in Bahrain.

Armed Conflict

Following the onset of hostilities between the United States and Iran on February 28, 2026, there was an ongoing risk of drone and missile assaults from Iran and important disruptions to industrial flights.

Terrorism

There is a danger of terrorist violence, together with terrorist assaults and different exercise in Bahrain.  Visit the U.S. Department of State’s country reports on terrorism  to study extra.

Terrorist teams proceed plotting doable assaults in Bahrain.  Terrorists might assault with little or no warning.  Targets might embrace vacationer websites, transportation hubs, markets, buying malls, and non secular websites in addition to authorities and navy amenities.

Aviation Safety

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an ongoing Notice to Airmen (NOTAM).  This is because of dangers to civil aviation working inside or close by the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman area, together with Bahrain.  For extra info Americans ought to seek the advice of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices .

If you determine to journey to Bahrain:

• Enroll within the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)  to obtain necessary updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate.  Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency.
• Review the Country Security Report  for Bahrain.
• Stay alert always, particularly in areas frequented by vacationers.
• Develop a communication plan with household, your employer, or host group.  Plan collectively how and whenever you’ll affirm you might be secure (textual content or name).
• Be conscious of your environment.
• Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) web site for the most recent Travel Health Information  for Bahrain.
• Have a plan to go away in an emergency that doesn’t rely on U.S. authorities assist.  Review our info on Crisis and Evacuations .
• We extremely suggest that you just purchase journey insurance coverage earlier than you journey.   Check along with your travel insurance provider  about evacuation help, medical insurance coverage, and journey cancelation protection.
• Whether you’re a primary time or frequent traveler, use the International Travel Checklist .

Assistance: 

• U.S. Embassy Manama: +973-1724-2700, [email protected]
• U.S. Department of State Consular Affairs Call Center: +1-202-501-4444 (from overseas) or +1-888-407-4747 (from U.S./Canada).