August 18, 2020
Location: Bahrain
The Ministry of Health has confirmed cases of COVID-19 within Bahrain. Updates on COVID-19 in Bahrain and the measures taken to reduce its spread are available on the Ministry of Health’s website: www.moh.gov.bh.
The Embassy is now accepting a limited number of appointment requests for minor passport renewals, Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBAs), and first-time adult passport applications. To request an appointment, please email ManamaConsular@state.gov with the subject line “APPOINTMENT REQUEST” with the details of your request. Note that notary and other routine services remain suspended.
The Embassy continues to accept adult passport renewal applications which do not require an in-person appointment via the Consular Dropbox. Please see our recent announcement for detailed instructions.
If you are a U.S. citizen with an emergency situation requiring an in-person appointment, please email ManamaConsular@state.gov with the subject line “EMERGENCY SERVICE REQUEST” and provide a detailed description of your request.
Actions to Take:
- Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information.
- For the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19, please see the CDC’s latest recommendations.
- Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information.
- Visit our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 at https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ for information on conditions within Bahrain, as local government restrictions can change quickly.
- Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the United States.
Assistance:
- U.S. Embassy Manama
Building 979, Road 3119, Block 331, Zinj
P.O. Box 26431
Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Bh.usembassy.gov
+973-1724-2700 - State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444 - Bahrain Country Information
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