The Indian Embassy in Bahrain has advised Indian nationals in the country to stay vigilant and take necessary precautions due to the current regional situation. They are urged to follow updates and guidelines from the Embassy and local authorities. The advisory includes helpline numbers for assistance and recommends transit through Saudi Arabia for those stranded.
The Embassy highlighted the priority given to stranded Indian nationals, especially those on short-term visas, for transit through Saudi Arabia. It mentioned that the Embassy of India in Riyadh is facilitating individual transit visa approvals from the Saudi Government. Travelers must possess confirmed air tickets for onward travel to India and present a formal note from the Embassy of India in Riyadh to Saudi immigration authorities.
A Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) has been issued for transit through Saudi Arabia, specifying the need for travelers to leave Saudi Arabia for India within 72-96 hours. The advisory suggests planning travel to the Saudi checkpoint during daylight hours and provides an email address for Indian nationals seeking transit visa assistance.
The advisory from the Indian Embassy in Bahrain comes amidst the ongoing conflict in West Asia following US-Israel strikes on Iran. Bahrain’s Defence Force reported successfully intercepting Iranian attacks, destroying numerous ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles targeting the country. The BDF General Command emphasized the importance of staying indoors unless necessary, avoiding impacted areas, and following official sources for information and advisories.
