US Embassy in Manama
Embassy 
United States Manama, Bahrain
- Address
- Building 979, Road 3119, Block 331, Manama
- Website
- bh.usembassy.gov
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 6 June 2026
At Building 979, Road 3119, Block 331, Manama, the US embassy in Manama represents the United States towards Bahrain. Bahraini citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Bahrain
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National Day
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National Day
Public holidays in the United States
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Veterans Day
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Thanksgiving Day
United States visa for Bahraini citizens
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Bahraini citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for the United States.
US visa statistics
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 9,320 | 5,741 |
| Student (F, M) | 268 | 177 |
| Exchange (J) | 103 | 73 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 171 | 172 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 45 | 419 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 445 | 433 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 45 | 25 |
| Total | 10,397 | 7,040 |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025), the US embassy in Manama issued 7,040 nonimmigrant visas. 82% were visitor visas (B1/B2), followed by diplomatic and official (6%) and transit and crew (6%) visas. That is 32% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (10,397).
From October 2025 to February 2026, it issued 2,200, 26% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
The State Department publishes issuances per post but no refusal figures per post, and these numbers say nothing about how long the wait for an interview is; check the current wait time on travel.state.gov before planning.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Russia in ManamaКоролевство Бахрейн, г. Манама, район Бу Газаль 331, улица 3119, дом 877, Manama
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Embassy of Thailand in ManamaBuilding 132, Avenue 66, Block 360, Zinj Area, manama. BAHRAIN
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Embassy of Indonesia in ManamaBuilding 103, Road 3302, Block 333, Kingdom of Bahrain, Manama
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The United States’ other missions in Bahrain
The US embassy in Manama is the only mission of the United States in Bahrain on record. Bahrain in turn has 2 missions in the United States, its embassy being in Washington D.C.
Good to know
About the US embassy in Manama
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United States in Manama.
Address and contact
Address: Building 979, Road 3119, Block 331, Manama. The record for the US embassy in Manama includes an e-mail address and an official website.
US citizens travelling to Bahrain
Bahrain issues US citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
When the US embassy in Manama is closed
The US embassy in Manama closes on Bahrain’s public holidays, the next being National Day on Wednesday 16 December 2026 and National Day on Thursday 17 December 2026, and usually on holidays of the United States such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the US embassy in Manama
Current procedures for the US embassy in Manama, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the US embassy in Manama
Within 1 km of the US embassy in Manama there are 5 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the US Embassy in Manama?
The US embassy in Manama is at Building 979, Road 3119, Block 331, Manama.
When is the US Embassy in Manama closed?
The US embassy in Manama closes on Bahrain’s public holidays, the next being National Day on Wednesday 16 December 2026, and usually on the national day of the United States.
Do Bahraini citizens need a visa for the United States?
Bahraini citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
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