Where can I find travel information for Bahrain?

Where can I find travel information for Bahrain?

Visit the CDC’s webpage on Travel and COVID-19 . Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program ( STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter. Review the Crime and Safety Report for Bahrain.

What are the road conditions like in Bahrain?

Road Conditions and Safety: Road travel is generally safe. Highways and major roads in northern Bahrain are wide and well maintained. Roads in villages and older parts of Manama and Muharraq are narrow, congested and twisting.

Why is Bahrain important in the Persian Gulf?

Linking east and west, Bahrain – which means “Two Seas” in Arabic – is set among several islands in the Gulf. Its strategic position has made it one of the region’s most significant commercial crossroads for over 4,000 years as a trading hub and route for the pearl-diving industry.

Is there a travel health notice for Bahrain?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for Bahrain due to COVID-19, indicating a very high level of COVID-19 in the country. Your risk of contracting COVID-19 and developing severe symptoms may be lower if you are fully vaccinated with an FDA authorized vaccine.

Can you work in Bahrain on a tourist visa?

Do not work in Bahrain on a tourist visa. Even if employers advise you otherwise, Bahraini authorities will hold you personally liable if you do not have a valid work permit. Have all required documents authenticated before arriving. The U.S. Embassy in Manama cannot provide this service.

Where is the Bahrain International Circuit in Bahrain?

Located in the heart of the Sakhir desert, Bahrain International Circuit is a unique and contemporary sports and entertainment venue that is synonymous with the highest levels of global motorsport.

What is the geography of the island Bahrain?

Many important petroleum fields of the Middle East surround this island. 33 additional islands are also part of the country. As observed on the physical map of Bahrain above, nearly 92% of Bahrain is a desert with low-lying rocky and sandy plains.

Where is the capital and largest city of Bahrain?

Located at the north-eastern edge of Bahrain Island in the Persian Gulf, is Manama – the capital and largest city of Bahrain. Manama is the country’s chief port and also an important economic and commercial center in the Middle East.