Newsgroups: wstd.travel.advisories
From: 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Charlie Smith)
Subject: *NEW* TRAVEL INFORMATION -- Bahrain
Organization: The World @ Software Tool & Die
Distribution: wstd
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1993 18:57:00 GMT
STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Bahrain
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Bahrain - Consular Information Sheet
 January 8, 1993

Embassy Location:  The U.S. Embassy is located in Manama, at Bldg. 
979, Road No. 3119, Zinj District (next to Al Ahli Sports Club), 
P.O. Box 26431.  The telephone number is (973) 273-300.  The 
workweek in Bahrain is Saturday through Wednesday.

Country Description:  Bahrain is an emirate, governed by the 
Al-Khalifa family in consultation with a council of ministers.  
Islamic ideals and beliefs provide the conservative foundation of 
the country's customs, laws and practices.  Bahrain is a modern, 
developed country, and tourist facilities are widely available.

Entry Requirements:  Passports and visas are required.  For further 
information on entry requirements, travelers can contact the Embassy 
of the State of Bahrain, 3502 International Drive, N.W., Washington, 
D.C. 20008, telephone (202) 342-0741/2; or the Bahrain Permanent 
Mission to the U.N., 2 United Nations Plaza, East 44th St., New 
York, N.Y. 10017, telephone (212) 223-6200.

Medical Facilities:  Basic modern medical care and medicines are 
available in several hospitals and health centers in Bahrain. 
Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health 
services.  U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the 
United States.  Supplemental medical insurance with specific 
overseas coverage has proved useful.  The international travelers' 
hotline at the Centers for Disease Control, telephone (404) 
332-4559, has additional health information.

Information on Crime:  Crime is generally not a problem for 
travelers in Bahrain.  However, useful information on safeguarding 
valuables and protecting personal security while traveling abroad is 
provided in the Department of State pamphlet, "A Safe Trip Abroad."  
It is available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. 
Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

Drug Penalties:  Penalties for possession, use or trafficking in 
illegal drugs are strict and convicted offenders can expect jail 
sentences and fines.

Tips For Travelers:  The Department of State publication "Tips for 
Travelers to the Middle East and North Africa" provides general 
information on the area.  It is available from the Superintendent of 
Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington D.C. 20402.

Registration:  U.S. citizens who register at the U.S. Embassy can 
obtain updated information on travel and security in Bahrain.

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