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The work week in Bahrain is Sunday through Thursday.

What is the Department of State’s role during a crisis?

What is the Department of State’s role during a crisis overseas? Do you always evacuate U.S. citizens during a crisis overseas? The actions we take depend on the nature of the crisis. In some instances, we may only need to provide information on conditions in the country, such as warning about areas of unrest, how and where to seek help, and other useful advice. In more serious situations, we may recommend that U.S. citizens leave the foreign country, and, if commercial transportation is not available, provide departure assistance, as our resources permit.  For more information on what the U.S. Department of State can and can’t do during a crisis.

Additional Emergency Information

  • Police: 999 / 112
  • Criminal Investigations (CID) / General Directorate of Anti-Corruption & Economic & Electronic Security: 992
  • Casualty Bureau: 990
  • Fire Department: 999 / 997
  • Ambulance: 999
  • Traffic Accidents: 199
  • Coast Guard: 994 / (+973) 1770-0000
  • Women’s Protection: (+973) 1787-0302
  • Emergency Support Line: 112 / (+973) 8000-8001

Embassy Manama

U.S. Embassy Manama
Bldg. 979, Road 3119, Block 331, Zinj
P.O. Box 26431
Manama – Kingdom of Bahrain
Tel: (+973) 1724-2700
Fax: (+973) 17 272594
Email: ManamaConsular@state.gov

The work week in Bahrain is Sunday through Thursday.

Applicants should enter the Consular Section at the Embassy’s North gate on Road 3119.  Parking is available on Road 3118 in the lot next to the North gate.  The only form of public transportation to and from the Embassy is by taxi.

Embassy Access

All visitors must identify themselves to a security guard at the main gate in order to gain access to the Embassy.  Please bring valid picture ID with you.

Electronic devices such as mobile phones, Blackberries, iPods, iPads, notebook computers, PDAs, headsets, remote-entry automobile key “fobs” or anything with a power plug or battery are not allowed within the Embassy grounds.  The Embassy provides storage facilities only for mobile phones and small bags.

Large bags, such as backpacks, suitcases or packages are not allowed within the Embassy grounds.

Visitors who do not follow these instructions will experience considerable delays at the security check point, which could result in the interview being cancelled.

 

Please Note

The following persons may accompany a visa applicant during Consular-related visits:

  • Interpreter: Applicants may bring one interpreter only if they do not speak English or Arabic well enough to participate in an interview.
  • Special Needs Visitors: Applicants may bring one person to help if they are elderly or disabled.
  • Parents may accompany minor children when applying for a visa or a U.S. passport.
  • Attorney: Attorneys will not be permitted to accompany clients into the waiting room or at their interviews without an appointment.
  • Travel agents are not allowed to accompany applicants to the Embassy.

Due to waiting room size, the large volume of applicants and the time required to screen consular clients, other accompanying persons cannot be admitted to the waiting room. Drivers, friends, extra relatives must wait outside or return to meet the applicant after the interview has been completed.

 

Hours of operation excluding U.S. and Bahraini holidays:

  • Visas: Sunday, Tuesday – Thursday, 8:00 am – 11:00 am.
  • American Citizen Services: Monday, 8:00 am – 11:00 am.
  • All passport pickup and drop off: Monday, 8:00 am – 10:00 a.m., Thursday, 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm.