Asia · Updated
As of October 2026, Bahrain scores 44/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 1 Bahrain destination assessed, Manama scores highest (44/100).
01 · Official Guidance
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Regional tensions The US and Iran announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on 17 June in relation to the conflict in the Middle East, however the situation in the Middle East remains unpredictable. Since 8 July there have been strikes and retaliatory attacks by Iran in a number of locations across the region, including Bahrain, against US military and civilian infrastructure.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 3Avoid non-essential travel
Canada's official risk level for Bahrain: avoid non-essential travel.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
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03 · Evidence Signals
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 3 — Avoid non-essential travel | 25 | Government of Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2022 | 0.2 / 100k | 100 | World Bank Open Data (2022) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 60/100 | 60 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 62/100 | 62 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 8.1 / 100k | 72 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
On our composite index Bahrain averages 44/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 13 October 2026.)
Of the destinations we've assessed, Manama currently scores highest at 44/100 (Use Caution).
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.