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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Bahrain
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Bahrain - Consular Information Sheet
February 8, 1995
Country Description: Bahrain is an emirate, governed by the
Al-Khalifa family in consultation with a Council of Ministers.
Islamic ideals and beliefs provide the conservative foundation of
the country's customs, laws and practices. Bahrain is a modern,
developed country, and tourist facilities are widely available.
Entry Requirements: Passports and visas are required. For further
information on entry requirements, travelers can contact the Embassy
of the State of Bahrain, 3502 International Drive, N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20008, telephone (202) 342-0741/2; or the Bahrain Permanent
Mission to the U.N., 2 United Nations Plaza, East 44th St., New
York, N.Y. 10017, telephone (212) 223-6200.
Medical Facilities: Basic modern medical care and medicines are
available in several hospitals and health centers in Bahrain.
Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health
services. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the
United States. Supplemental medical insurance with specific
overseas coverage has proven useful. The international travelers
hotline at the Centers for Disease Control, telephone (404)
332-4559, has additional health information.
Information on Crime: Although crime is generally not a problem
for travelers in Bahrain, there have been demonstrations in and
around Manama in which property owned by American citizens, such as
vehicles, has been damaged by acts of arson or vandalism. The loss
or theft of a U.S. passport abroad should be reported immediately to
local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Useful
information on safeguarding valuables, protecting personal security,
and other matters while traveling abroad is provided in the
Department of State pamphlets, "A Safe Trip Abroad" and "Tips for
Travelers to the Middle East or North Africa". They are available
from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing
Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
Drug Penalties: Travelers are subject to the laws and legal
practices of the country in which they travel. Penalties for
possession, use or trafficking in illegal drugs are strict in
Bahrain, and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and fines.
Registration: U.S. citizens who register at the U.S. Embassy can
obtain updated information on travel and security within Bahrain.
Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy is located in Manama, at Bldg.
979, Road No. 3119, Zinj District (next to Al Ahli Sports Club),
P.O. Box 26431. The telephone number is (973) 273-300. The
workweek in Bahrain is Saturday through Wednesday.
No. 95-021
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated July 26, 1994 to
update the section on Information on Crime.
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The "travel-advisories@stolaf.edu" mailing list is the official Internet and
BITNET distribution point for the U.S. State Department Travel Warnings and
Consular Information Sheets. To unsubscribe, send a message containing the
word "unsubscribe" to: travel-advisories-request@stolaf.edu
Archives of past "travel-advisories" postings are available at the URL:
"http://www.stolaf.edu/network/travel-advisories.html" or via Gopher:
gopher.stolaf.edu, Internet Resources/US-State-Department-Travel-Advisories
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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Bahrain
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Bahrain - Public Announcement
June 27, 1995
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
For Immediate Release
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT - BAHRAIN
The American Embassy in Manama reports a significant decrease in
the number and level of civil disturbances in Bahrain. Travelers to
Bahrain should be aware, however, that sporadic acts of arson and
vandalism continue to be directed against property, including
property owned by foreigners. The Embassy has seen no indication
that foreign- or American-owned property is being targeted in
particular. Travelers to Bahrain may contact the Embassy's Consular
Section at (973)273-300 for more information.
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
The "travel-advisories@stolaf.edu" mailing list is the official Internet and
BITNET distribution point for the U.S. State Department Travel Warnings and
Consular Information Sheets. To unsubscribe, send a message containing the
word "unsubscribe" to: travel-advisories-request@stolaf.edu
Archives of past "travel-advisories" postings are available at the URL:
"http://www.stolaf.edu/network/travel-advisories.html" or via Gopher:
gopher.stolaf.edu, Internet Resources/US-State-Department-Travel-Advisories
-----
STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Bahrain
============================================================
Bahrain - Consular Information Sheet
February 8, 1995
Country Description: Bahrain is an emirate, governed by the
Al-Khalifa family in consultation with a Council of Ministers.
Islamic ideals and beliefs provide the conservative foundation of
the country's customs, laws and practices. Bahrain is a modern,
developed country, and tourist facilities are widely available.
Entry Requirements: Passports and visas are required. For further
information on entry requirements, travelers can contact the Embassy
of the State of Bahrain, 3502 International Drive, N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20008, telephone (202) 342-0741/2; or the Bahrain Permanent
Mission to the U.N., 2 United Nations Plaza, East 44th St., New
York, N.Y. 10017, telephone (212) 223-6200.
Medical Facilities: Basic modern medical care and medicines are
available in several hospitals and health centers in Bahrain.
Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health
services. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the
United States. Supplemental medical insurance with specific
overseas coverage has proven useful. The international travelers
hotline at the Centers for Disease Control, telephone (404)
332-4559, has additional health information.
Information on Crime: Although crime is generally not a problem
for travelers in Bahrain, there have been demonstrations in and
around Manama in which property owned by American citizens, such as
vehicles, has been damaged by acts of arson or vandalism. The loss
or theft of a U.S. passport abroad should be reported immediately to
local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Useful
information on safeguarding valuables, protecting personal security,
and other matters while traveling abroad is provided in the
Department of State pamphlets, "A Safe Trip Abroad" and "Tips for
Travelers to the Middle East or North Africa". They are available
from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing
Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
Drug Penalties: Travelers are subject to the laws and legal
practices of the country in which they travel. Penalties for
possession, use or trafficking in illegal drugs are strict in
Bahrain, and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and fines.
Registration: U.S. citizens who register at the U.S. Embassy can
obtain updated information on travel and security within Bahrain.
Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy is located in Manama, at Bldg.
979, Road No. 3119, Zinj District (next to Al Ahli Sports Club),
P.O. Box 26431. The telephone number is (973) 273-300. The
workweek in Bahrain is Saturday through Wednesday.
No. 95-021
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated July 26, 1994 to
update the section on Information on Crime.
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
The "travel-advisories@stolaf.edu" mailing list is the official Internet and
BITNET distribution point for the U.S. State Department Travel Warnings and
Consular Information Sheets. To unsubscribe, send a message containing the
word "unsubscribe" to: travel-advisories-request@stolaf.edu
Archives of past "travel-advisories" postings are available at the URL:
"http://www.stolaf.edu/network/travel-advisories.html" or via Gopher:
gopher.stolaf.edu, Internet Resources/US-State-Department-Travel-Advisories
.