Bahrain

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Demonstrations and clashes continue on a regular basis in and around Shi’a villages, constituting the main security threat in the country. At the height of the unrest from February-March 2011, deadly clashes in central Manama were frequent, severely disrupting business operations. The ruling al-Khalifa family invited security forces from the Gulf Cooperation Council to quell the protests in March 2011. The anti-government protests frequently become violent and routinely include the blocking of major highways, vigilante-type checkpoints and the use of Molotov cocktails. 

Following the successful quelling of the protest using force, a low level insurgency has remained active particularly in the Shia majority regions with periodic attacks recorded every year. 

Hälsa, sjukdomar och vaccination

Travellers are advised to consult a travel health specialist or general practitioner (GP) to obtain the latest information with regards to what vaccines are recommended about 4-8 weeks prior to departing for Bahrain. Make sure you are up-to-date on routine vaccines before your trip. The following vaccinations are recommended: measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis, polio and influenza. Travellers might also consider the vaccinations for Hepatitis B and rabies, according to the specifics of their travel.

Typhoid fever vaccination is recommended if traveling to Bahrain.

A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers coming from a country with risk of Yellow Fever transmission.

Travellers should be aware of the risks associated with travellers’ ailments such as diarrhoea. Travellers should apply caution when purchasing food and beverages, and be mindful that standards outside of the main hotels may deteriorate.

Tuberculosis is highly endemic in Bahrain.

Health facilities in Bahrain are satisfactory. There are decent hospitals in Bahraini cities and especially in Manama. There is suitable equipment in these hospitals and proper medical care can be offered. Pharmacies tend to be well stocked.

In case of an emergency, treatment is provided at a nominal fee or without charge. However, medical insurance is advised to be arranged before travelling to Bahrain. Costs for other health services can vary between hospitals.

Pass

Travellers must enter Bahrain on a passport with at least six months validity from the date of entering the country.

Visum

GCC nationals (Kuwait, Oman, UAE and Saudi Arabia) do not need a visa to enter Bahrain. 

Citizens of the following countries can obtain a visa on arrival at the International Airport of Bahrain or on the King Fahd Causeway:

Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, Malaysia, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, the Netherlands, USA, UK, Vatican City and Qatar.

However, it is recommended to apply for a visa before hand, either online (http://www.evisa.gov.bh) or at your local embassy.

Before departure, travellers that are also residents of Bahrain should get a re-entry permit in order to be able to return.