Location: Bahrain
Event
The U.S. government cares about your safety and will continue to share up-to-the-minute information you need to make informed decisions about your safety. The U.S. government is ready to help Americans leave the Middle East if you choose to take advantage of the options available.
Please complete this form so the Department of State can better assist you and provide you with timely updates: https://mytravel.state.gov/s/crisis-intake . If you have already completed the crisis intake form, please do not fill it out again.
U.S. citizens in Bahrain can also call the State Department at +1-202-501-4444 to receive departure information and assistance.
If you choose to not take advantage of departure options available, Americans should be prepared to shelter in place in a secure location. Have a supply of food, water, medications, and other essential items.
Options to Depart
- Commercial flights are currently not operating out of Bahrain.
- There are overland routes to Saudi Arabia where commercial options to depart the region are operating.
- The King Fahd Causeway remains open, but operating status may change without notice.
Americans should strongly consider departing on one of these overland routes if they believe it is safe to do so. Visit the airport or airline website to find information about flight availability and purchasing tickets. The U.S. government cannot guarantee your safety if you choose to depart.
Shelter in Place
- The U.S. Embassy Manama has issued a shelter in place notification for Bahrain. We recommend all Americans in Bahrain do the same until further notice. To the extent possible, shelter in place in a secure location.
Embassy Operations
- The U.S. Embassy Manama has suspended all consular services.
- Please complete this form so the Department of State can better assist you and provide you with timely updates: https://mytravel.state.gov/s/crisis-intake . If you have already completed the crisis intake form, please do not fill it out again.
Actions to Take
- Maintain communication with family and friends to inform them of your status.
- Have travel documents up to date and easily accessible.
- Find a secure location. Have a supply of food, water, medications, and other essential items.
- In case of an attack, stay away from any debris, and monitor news outlets for official guidance.
- Avoid protests and demonstrations, keep a low profile, and stay aware of your surroundings.
- Pay close attention to communications from local officials.
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive safety and security updates from the U.S. Embassy.
- Keep your cell phone charged and pre-programmed with the following emergency numbers.
Assistance
- Dial 999 for emergency services in Bahrain.
- Please complete this form so the Department of State can better assist you and provide you with timely updates: https://mytravel.state.gov/s/crisis-intake . If you have already completed the crisis intake form, please do not fill it out again.
- S. Department of State: call 202-501-4444 from abroad or 888-407-4747 when calling from the U.S. and Canada.
