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Bahrain work permits

Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) work permit system, expatriate employee rights, and Bahrain 10-year Golden Residency for professionals.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Skilled workers, banking professionals, and executives moving to the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Valid employment offer from an LMRA-registered commercial establishment in Bahrain
  • Passing the pre-employment medical check via GAMCA/Wafid center
  • Clearance from the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA)
Process

How the process works

  1. Sponsoring company submits work permit request via LMRA Expatriate Management System (EMS)
  2. Candidate arrives in Bahrain, completes medical check and biometrics at LMRA center
  3. Central Population Registration (CPR) identity card issued
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Passport copy, employment contract, attested educational qualifications, medical fitness certificate
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Bahrain offers a 10-year Golden Residency for employees with a basic salary of BHD 2,000+/month ($5,300 USD) and property owners.

Official source: LMRA Bahrain — Labour Market Regulatory Authority. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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