- Address
- Building 979, Road 3119, Block 331, Manama
- Website
- bh.usembassy.gov
United States
Bahrain
US Embassy in Bahrain
1 embassy
The United States is represented in Bahrain by 1 mission: an embassy in Manama. Bahraini citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
US Embassy in Manama
The US embassy is in Manama, the capital of Bahrain, at Building 979, Road 3119, Block 331, Manama. Its website is linked on its page.
United States visa for Bahraini citizens
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United States visa requirements for citizens of Bahrain
- B-1/B-2 visitor visa (business / tourism)
- Transit (C visa) – brief
- Student (F/M/J) and work (H, L, O…) visas – brief
- Fee: US$185
- 4 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Bahraini citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel. In Bahrain, applications go to the US embassy in Manama, or to a visa centre working for the United States.
Bahrain’s missions in the United States
Missions of Bahrain in the United States (2)
In return, Bahrain has 2 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.
Good to know
The United States in Bahrain
Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; one of them is in Bahrain.
Travel to Bahrain for US citizens
US citizens can get a visa on arrival in Bahrain, valid for stays of up to 30 days. In Bahrain, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the US embassy in Bahrain is closed
The US 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 States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the US embassy in Bahrain?
The US embassy is in Manama, at Building 979, Road 3119, Block 331, Manama.
Do Bahraini citizens need a visa for the United States?
Bahraini citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Do US citizens need a visa for Bahrain?
US citizens receive their visa for Bahrain at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Does Bahrain have an embassy in the United States?
Yes, Bahrain has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 1 other mission in the United States.