Travel Information From Benin to Bahrain

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Bahrain.
Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.
Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to Bahrain.

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Rabies

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Yellow Fever:

Yellow Fever

Required if traveling from a country with risk of YF virus transmission and ≥9 months of age, including transit >12 hours in an airport located in a country with risk of YF virus transmission.

You will need 6 months validity remaining on your passport from the date of entry.

Local Phrases Language : Arabic

Local Phrases :

Greetings

Hello = marhaban (informal)
Good morning = sabāh el-khair
Good afternoon = tab masayik
Goodbye = ma`a as-salāma
Nice to meet you = saeid biliqayik

Conversational

How are you? = kayf halika?
I am good thank you = ana bikhayr shukran lak
What’s your name? = ma asmuk?
My name is … = … asmi hu ...
Do you speak English? = hal tatakalam allughat al'iinjiliziatu?
I don’t speak … = ... ana la atakalim ...
How do you say… in … = kayf yumkinuk 'an taqul fi ...
I don’t understand = la 'afham

Basics

Yes = naeam
No = raqm
Please = law samaht
Thank you = shkran lak
You’re welcome = ealaa alrahb walsaea
Excuse me = eafwan
Wait = antazir
Hurry up = eajaluu
Go away = yabtaeid
Let’s go to = linadhhab 'iilaa
I want to go to … = 'urid 'an 'adhhab 'iilaa ...
A little bit = qalilan
A lot = kthyraan

Shopping & Eating Out

Restaurant = mateam
Do you have? … = hal tamtaliku? ...
Not too spicy = lays har jidana
It was delicious = laqad kanat ladhidhatan
The bill, please = alfaturat min fadlik
How much? = kam althamani?
Very expensive = ghali jidana
Can you reduce the price? = hal yumkinuk taqlil alsuera?
Please can I have a beer? = min fadlik hal yumkinuni alhusul ealaa birat?

Transportation & Directions

Taxi = sayaarat ajirih
Car = jamal
Bus = 'uwtubis
Right = alsahih
Left = alyasar
Straight = mustaqim
Stop here = tawaqaf huna

Places

Downtown = wast albalad
Street = sharie
Hotel = alfunduq
Museum = muthaf
Mall = mujamae tijariun
Market = suq
Hospital = mustashfaa
Doctor = tabib
Police = shurta
Post office = maktab albarid
Bank = bank

Time & Dates

What time is it? = 'ayu saeatin?
Today = alyawm
Tomorrow = alghad
The day after tomorrow = baed ghad
Yesterday = fi alamis
When? = mataa؟

Emergencies

Where is the toilet? = 'ayn alhamami?
Help me, please = saeadani min fadlik
Call an ambulance = aitasil bial'iiseaf
I don’t feel goo = 'ana la 'asheur bialdhuhul

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Manama

Manama, the modern capital of the gulf island nation of Bahrain, has been at the center of major trade routes since antiquity. Its acclaimed Bahrain National Museum showcases artifacts from the ancient Dilmun civilization that flourished in the region for millennia. The city's thriving Bab el-Bahrain Souq offers wares from colorful handwoven fabrics and spices to pearls.

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Fake Gems Scams

In recent years Bahrain has seen an influx of peddlers selling fake gems around the souks and at trade fairs. Enticed by a cheap price several tourists and dealers have found seemingly genuine items are not as represented.

Pickpockets

Crime rates are low in Bahrain however, have increased, with a lot of petty crime directed at visitors. This is mainly focused on the market and souk area and involves thefts from bags such as purse snatching and pickpocketing. It is very important not to wear expensive jewellery or have items such as mobile phones and cameras on display. Visitors should be aware of their belongings at all time and, where possible, use the hotel safe.

Visitors should consider using a money belt and be particularly careful with passports and other identification documentation. Visitors to Bahrain are expected to carry a proof of identity with them at all times. At night it is important to ensure you are able to lock your hotel door as some of the night entertainment (such as discos) in hotels attract unwanted attention. There have been incidents of hotel rooms being burgled and therefore it is vital to be discreet with valuables and to use the safe where possible.

Petty Crime

At night visitors should only use reputable taxis to get around Manama and other towns in Bahrain. There have been problems surrounding unlicensed cabs which are of particular risk for women. Unlicensed vehicles also overcharge visitors and may have unroadworthy vehicles. Hotels will be able to give advice on registered taxi companies. There have been reports of vandalism to cars in some areas of Manama around Exhibition Road which include smash and grab crimes, so it is important not to leave any items of value on show. In general petty crime in Bahrain is relatively low, however a little vigilance will help avoid any problems of theft and vandalism.

International Driving Permit 1968 is required. Required only if you stay longer than 90 days or hire a car.

• The most common religion in Bahrain is Islam
• Don't forget to smile and make direct eye contact when greeting - men shake hands and kiss each other on the cheek. Women generally hug and kiss close friends. Usually, locals take their time and also discuss general things.
• Don't forget Friday is the Muslim holy day and almost everything is closed. Some companies might also be closed on Thursday, having the weekend Thursday-Friday.
• Don't eat, drink, smoke or chew chewing gum in public during the holy month of Ramadan.
• Don't refuse an invitation to coffee or tea - it may be considered as a rejection of the person.
• Don't look at your watch when speaking to Bahraini business people - it's a sign of disrespect.
• Don't slap a Bahraini on the back or point at them with your finger - Bahraini often touch others while conversing, but never touch in this way.
• Don't wear extreme conservative clothing when you're a woman.
• Don't necessarily ask about religion and praying - local Muslims usually pray five times per day, at dawn, noon, afternoon, sunset and evening. The exact time is also listed in the local newspaper each day.
• Don't expect Bahraini women are not publicly active - they are highly educated and well represented in all major professions as well as societies and organisations. Bahraini women have the right to vote.
• Don't use vulgar language or vulgar hand gestures - it can result in heavy fines or criminal charges.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Bahrain?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Bahrain. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

Healthcare of Bahrain is ranked 56th in the world. Bahrain has a universal health care system.

Health Risk

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

MERS is passed primarily to people from infected camels.

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.