Emergency Consular Help for Pakistanis in Bahrain
If you are a Pakistani citizen facing an emergency in Bahrain, the Embassy in Manama provides urgent assistance including emergency travel documents, help during arrests, and welfare support.
Emergency: +973 17244113 | MOFA Pakistan: +92-51-920-4590
Lost/Stolen Passport
- Report to Bahrain police immediately
- Contact the Embassy: +973 17244113
- Apply for Emergency Travel Document (ETD) - issued within 1-3 days
- Or apply for full passport replacement (4-8 weeks)
ETD requires: police report, passport copy, NICOP, 2 photos, travel booking, fee.
Arrest or Detention
If arrested in Bahrain, you have the right to contact the Embassy.
- Can do: Visit you, provide lawyer list, contact family, ensure fair treatment
- Cannot do: Get you released, pay legal fees, interfere with legal proceedings
Death of Pakistani National
- Contact Embassy: +973 17244113
- Assists with death registration and certificate
- Arranges repatriation of remains (family bears costs)
- Facilitates local burial if preferred
- Notifies family in Pakistan
Welfare & Labour Assistance
- Help for domestic abuse victims
- Assistance for stranded nationals
- Labour dispute mediation with Bahrain employers
- Guidance for fraud victims
- Emergency financial assistance (exceptional cases)
- Connecting with local support services
Frequently Asked Questions
Report the loss to Bahrain police immediately and get a police report. Then contact the Pakistan Embassy at +973 17244113. You can get an Emergency Travel Document (1-3 days) or apply for a full passport replacement (4-8 weeks).
Yes. The Embassy can visit you, provide a list of local lawyers, contact your family, and ensure you are treated fairly. However, the Embassy cannot get you released, pay legal fees, or interfere with Bahrain's legal proceedings.
An ETD is a temporary document issued by the Embassy for Pakistanis who need to travel urgently but have lost their passport. It is valid for a single journey back to Pakistan. Usually issued within 1-3 days.
Yes, the Embassy provides mediation assistance for Pakistani workers experiencing labour disputes with their Bahrain employers. They can advise on your rights and connect you with Bahrain's labour authorities.
The Pakistan Embassy in Bahrain can be reached at +973 17244113. For emergencies outside office hours, contact MOFA Pakistan at +92-51-920-4590.
Embassy Info
- Location: Manama
- Phone: +973 17244113
- Hours: Sun-Thu 8:00-15:00