Bahrain international travel guide

Bahrain international travel guide

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Bahrain travel details
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Bahrain has a population of 1M with main currency as Bahraini Dinar. The languages spoken are Arabic. Bahrain travel safety advice is Exercise a high degree of caution. Internet speed in Bahrain is on average 4.4 Mbps.In Bahrain you drive on the right side.

Bahrain travel advice

Exercise a high degree of caution
We continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution in Bahrain. We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Bahrain due to the threat of terrorism and risk of civil unrest.

Issue Date : Apr 14, 2024

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Bahrain essential details

Plugs

Bahrain uses 230V, 50Hz with socket and plug Type G.

Languages

The languages that are typically spoken are Arabic

Money in Bahrain

Currencies

Bahrain uses the Bahraini dinar (symbol: .?.?), code BHD.Banknotes come in denominations of 20, 10, 5 and 1 dinars and 500 filss. Dinar is subdivided into 1000 filss. Coins come in denominations of 500, 100, 50, 25, 10 and 5 filss.

Internet in Bahrain

Internet

Internet speed in Bahrain is on average 4.4 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Bahrain is moderate. It's relatively easy to find one when needed.

Phones

You can buy a SIM card for about 7.08 BHD, which includes 8 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: Batelco, Viva or Zain. Bahrain uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Bahrain upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.

Calling

To call Bahrain, dial +, then 973 (the country code for Bahrain), then the area code and the local number.

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Driving in Bahrain

Road rules

In Bahrain you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 100 km/h (62 mph) on motorways, 100 km/h (62 mph) on expressways, 60 km/h (37 mph) in all built-up areas and 80 km/h (49 mph) on undivided highways.

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Bahrain visa advice

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