How to get back home if you're stuck in Bahrain
With flights out of Bahrain suspended since February 28, 2026, and travel from Qatar restricted, hundreds of Indians are stranded.
The Indian Embassy in Bahrain is coordinating with the Indian Embassy in Riyadh to seek Saudi transit-visa approvals (72 to 96 hours) for stranded travelers;
in Qatar, the Indian Embassy is facilitating cases for Saudi visas and advising travelers with Saudi visas about the Salwa crossing.
Here's what you need to do
If you're in Bahrain, email your passport and ticket details to the embassy. They'll help get you approved for travel through Saudi Arabia.
You can also drive across the King Fahd Causeway to reach Saudi airports.
In Qatar, the embassy is helping arrange similar transit visas for Indians needing a way back.
Qatar Airways is resuming some flights
Qatar Airways is running a few flights, like the one on March 9 that flew over 300 Indians to Delhi, but many remain stranded.
India's government is meeting airlines on March 10 to plan more repatriation flights.
If you're affected, keep an eye on embassy updates for the latest information.