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Important U.S. Citizen Services Information
Payment Details
Appointments & Locations
Security Information
Reasonable Accommodation

Payment Methods & Details

  • For appointments at the Embassy, fees can be paid in U.S. dollars (USD), Bahraini dinar or by credit card.
  • A comprehensive schedule of fees can be found on the travel.state.gov website.
  • Currently, our overseas online fee payment form via Pay.Gov is available only for passport book renewals.

Appointments & Locations

Non-emergency American Citizen Services are now offered by appointment only. Please see our holiday schedule.

 

U.S. Embassy’s address is:

Street Address:  Building No. 979
Road 3119, Block 331
Zinj District
Manama – Kingdom of Bahrain

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.

Security Information

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.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you need reasonable accommodation for your appointment, we encourage you to request your accommodation immediately once you schedule your appointment. We make every effort to provide accommodations to persons with disabilities and medical conditions. Reasonable accommodations vary, depending on the situation and the person’s needs.
Examples of accommodations include, but are not limited to:

  • If you require a private appointment due to a medical condition or disability, we may schedule an alternative time for you to come in for your interview.
  • If you or your child has special needs that requires a private appointment in a quiet space without distractions, we may schedule an alternative time for you or your family to come in for your interview.
  • If you are unable to speak, you may be allowed to respond to questions in an agreed-upon nonverbal manner such as using pen and paper.
  • If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may bring a sign language interpreter to translate during the interview if needed.
  • If you have low vision, we may provide you with communications in large print.

If you are unable to provide fingerprints because of a medical condition, including birth defects, physical deformities, skin conditions, you may qualify for a fingerprint waiver for certain fingers.

  • Interview waivers are only granted in extreme situations, such as having a medical condition that requires flying in an air ambulance.

The waiting room of the Consular Section and its restroom is wheelchair-accessible.