Qal'at al-Bahrain, Bahrain

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Is Bahrain Safe for First-Time Travelers?

Safety Scores / Bahrain

Travel verdict: The US State Department advises travelers to reconsider travel to Bahrain because of regional hostilities and terrorism risk. Check the official advisory before booking. The scores and risks below say why.

Safety Scores

Overall Safety4/10
Crime Index7/10
Health & Medical7/10
Natural Disasters8/10

Key Risks

  • US government advises reconsidering travel because of the regional conflict with Iran and the risk of drone and missile attacks
  • Risk of terrorism
  • Commercial flights can be disrupted at short notice
Travel Verdict: The US State Department advises travelers to reconsider travel to Bahrain because of regional hostilities and terrorism risk. Check the official advisory before booking.

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Good modern hospitals in Manama

Bahraini dinar; cards widely accepted

Emergency: 999

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