The U.S. Embassy in Manama has lifted its shelter-in-place advisory. See “Mission Posture” section below.
We are monitoring the situation in the Middle East closely and will keep you updated so you can make decisions about your safety. If you want to leave the Middle East, the U.S. government is ready to assist by providing you the latest information about the departure options available. President Trump, Secretary of State Rubio, and the Department of State have no higher priority than the safety and security of American citizens. New or updated information below is indicated in bold.
If you remain in Bahrain, we advise U.S. citizens to continue practicing personal security awareness. Have a supply of food, water, medications, and other essential items. We urge all Americans to remain vigilant, follow local authorities’ instructions, and review the latest guidance from the U.S. Embassy.
Mission Posture
The U.S. Embassy in Manama lifted its shelter-in-place advisory. We recommend all Americans in Bahrain remain vigilant, follow directions issued by local authorities, and be prepared to seek shelter if Bahraini authorities issue an alert. Please exercise caution, as the Iranian government and its proxies may seek to target Americans.
Embassy Operations
The U.S. Embassy Manama has suspended routine consular services. Limited services (passport and consular reports of birth abroad (CRBA)) for American citizens are available, please email ManamaConsular@state.gov for more information. We will continue to assist you wherever you may be located across the Middle East. Americans should contact ManamaConsular@state.gov in case of emergency.
Actions to Take
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive safety and security updates from the U.S. Embassy.
- 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 within a safe building in case of alerts from local authorities. 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.
- Do not film or photograph military and police installations or incident locations. Do not share or disseminate unverified or altered media regarding attacks. Such actions are subject to criminal prosecution under Bahraini law.
- Avoid protests and demonstrations, keep a low profile, and stay aware of your surroundings. The Ministry of Interior has banned all gatherings on roads and public squares.
- Pay close attention to communications from local officials.
- Follow the “U.S. Department of State – Security Updates for U.S. Citizens” channel on WhatsApp. Download WhatsApp at whatsapp.com/download .
- Keep your cell phone charged and pre-programmed with the following emergency numbers:
Assistance
- Dial 999 for emergency services in Bahrain.
- State Department Consular Affairs Call Center: 1-888-407-4747 (in United States or Canada) or 202-501-4444 (worldwide).
- U.S. Embassy Manama: ManamaConsular@state.gov.
