British Embassy in Bahrain

The British embassy is in Manama, the capital of Bahrain, at Government Avenue 21, 306 Manama. The head of mission on record is Simon Martin Cmg. Its website is linked on its page.

Bahraini citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days. The application is made online on the official portal of the United Kingdom, not at the British embassy.

In return, Bahrain has 2 missions in the United Kingdom, including its embassy in London.

The United Kingdom in Bahrain

Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; one of them is in Bahrain.

Travel to Bahrain for British citizens

British citizens can get a visa on arrival in Bahrain, valid for stays of up to 30 days. In Bahrain, British citizens can turn to the British embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the British embassy in Bahrain is closed

The British embassy in Bahrain closes on Bahrain’s public holidays, the next being National Day on Wednesday 16 December 2026, National Day on Thursday 17 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of the United Kingdom, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.