Bahrain Travel Advisory 2026

Current U.S. State Department advisory

Level 3: Reconsider Travel

Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The State Department recommends reconsidering any trip. Advisory as of March 1, 2026.

Official source: travel.state.gov

US vs UK: how the advice compares

🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov

Level 3· Reconsider Travel

Level 3 of 4 · as of March 1, 2026

🇬🇧 United Kingdom — FCDO (GOV.UK)

No overall travel warning

Last updated June 18, 2026 · gov.uk advice

Latest UK update note: “FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Bahrain. Updated information about regional tensions ('Warnings and insurance' page).”

See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.

Advisory level timeline

March 1, 2026 — current
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for Bahrain since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.

Is Bahrain safe? What the official advisory says

to Bahrain due to terrorism and armed conflict .

On March 2, 2026, the Department of State ordered non-emergency U.S. government employees and family members of U.S. government employees to leave Bahrain due to safety risks.

Armed Conflict Following the onset of hostilities between the United States and Iran on February 28, there has been an ongoing threat of drone and missile attacks from Iran and significant disruptions to commercial flights.

Terrorism There is a risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Bahrain. Visit the U.S. Department of State’s country reports on terrorism to learn more.

Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Bahrain. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning. Targets may include tourist sites, transportation hubs, markets, shopping malls, and religious sites as well as government and military facilities.

Aviation Safety The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an ongoing Special Federal Aviation Regulation and Notice to Airmen (NOTAM). This is due to risks to civil aviation operating within or nearby Bahrain. For more information Americans should consult the Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices .

Condensed from the official State Department advisory of March 1, 2026 — read the full advisory before you travel.

Bahrain travel advisory FAQ

What is the current travel advisory level for Bahrain?

As of March 1, 2026, the U.S. State Department rates Bahrain at Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The State Department recommends reconsidering any trip.

What does Level 3 mean?

Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) — Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The State Department recommends reconsidering any trip.

When did the Bahrain travel advisory last change?

The current advisory was published on March 1, 2026. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.

Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for Bahrain?

The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: No overall travel warning (last updated June 18, 2026). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.