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Bahrain

Bahrain Culture Overview1, 2

  • Capital: Manama
  • Population: approx. 1.7 million
  • Official Language: Arabic
  • Currency: Bahraini dinar
  • Bahrain comes from the Arabic word “al-Bahrayn”, the literal translation is “the two seas”.
  • The tallest peak in Bahrain is only 134 meters above sea level. It is called Jabal ad Dukhan which translates to “mountain of smoke”.
  • Bahrain has no rivers, lakes, or streams.
  • Bahraini cuisine is heavy on seafood with shrimp and fish often served with rice
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Tips On Moving to Bahrain

What Do You Need to Enter Bahrain?3

  • Valid Passport
  • Visa
  • Completed Customs Declaration Form

Customs and Declarations3,4

All passengers entering Bahrain are required to declare their belongings. Passengers carrying cash or other means of payment exceeding $10,000 are required to declare to Customs.

 Prohibited and Restricted items:

  • Dangerous chemicals
  • Wireless communication devices
  • Medical equipment
  • Daggers
  • Weapons and ammunition
  • Drones
  • Asbestos
  • Farmed pearls
  • All kinds of drugs

Helpful numbers in case of emergencies in Bahrain5

There are several important emergency numbers to know in case you ever experience an emergency or need emergency help:

  • Emergency (999)
  • Police (8000 8008)
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Passing Away in Bahrain6, 7

The person reporting the death must do so through the nearest diplomatic enforcement within 72 hours for deaths that occur within Bahrain, and 60 hours for death outside Bahrain.

You can request the death certificate via Death Certificate Services.

The following information is required when reporting a death:

  • The deceased's full name, date and place of birth, address
  • Required documentation- the deceased’s passport, residence card, death certificate
  • The date and place of death
  • The cause of death

Repatriating Mortal Remains

The repatriation of a body to the home country requires the help of the relevant local embassy or consulate. Consular officials can assist in organizing repatriation and obtaining appropriate documentation.

When repatriation of the body is requested, funeral homes or crematoriums in Bahrain will temporarily hold the remains while arrangements are made.

The cost of repatriation covers transportation and essential documentation, which may include:

  • A certified Copy of the Notification of Death
  • An embalming certificate (if required by the destination country)
  • A certificate confirming the coffin complies with International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations.