ASIA

🇧🇭 Bahrain

Level 3 — Reconsider Travel

Advisory Level Level 3

Exchange Rate 1 USD = 0.38 BHD

Health Alerts 0

Last Updated Mar 2, 2026

About Bahrain

Bahrain, officially the Kingdom of Bahrain, is an island country in West Asia. Situated in the middle of the Persian Gulf, it comprises a small archipelago of 33 natural islands and an additional 50 artificial islands, centred on Bahrain Island, which makes up around 80 percent of the country's landmass. Bahrain is situated between Qatar and the northeastern coast of Saudi Arabia, to which it is connected by the King Fahd Causeway. The population is 1,588,670 as of 2024, of whom 739,736 are Bahraini nationals, and 848,934 are expatriates. Bahrain spans some 760 square kilometres (290 sq mi) and is the third-smallest nation in Asia after Maldives and Singapore. The capital and largest city is Manama.

Source: Wikipedia

At a Glance

Capital Manama

Population 1.6 million

Area 765 km²

Language Arabic

Currency Bahraini dinar

GDP/Capita $29,654

Travel Advisory

Reconsider travel due to serious risks. U.S. citizens should avoid travel to certain areas.

Currency & Economy

Currency: Bahraini dinar (BHD)
Exchange Rate: 1 USD = 0.38 BHD
GDP: $47.1B
GDP per Capita: $29,654

Visa Fee Estimate

$185 USD 70 BHD

Based on current Treasury exchange rate

Development

Life Expectancy: 81.3 years

Geography & Practical Details

Region: Asia
Capital: Manama
Area: 765 km²
Population: 1,594,654
Timezone: UTC+03:00
Languages: Arabic
Calling Code: +973
Drives On: Right
ISO Code: BH