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An island nation offering a liberal lifestyle compared to its neighbors and excellent career prospects.
Start with your goal, then open the routes that match your budget, stay length, work rights and settlement pathway.
Available routes
For foreign businessmen or company representatives travelling to Bahrain to hold meetings and conduct business transactions.
Key requirement
Applicant outside Bahrain
For employers applying for a new work permit for domestic employees through LMRA, NPRA, MOH, and related entities.
Key requirement
Employer applies
For incoming visitors who have relatives in Bahrain and apply for a one-month family visit eVisa, subject to renewal and official criteria.
Key requirement
Sri Lankan passport holders listed as eligible online
For issuing or renewing residence for the foreign wife of a GCC citizen in Bahrain.
Key requirement
Foreign wife of GCC citizen
For GCC visitors applying for a one-month multiple-entry eVisa to Bahrain.
Key requirement
Applicant outside Bahrain
For visitors who have family or relatives residing in Bahrain, including direct family of Bahraini citizens and eligible direct family of residents.
Key requirement
Applicant outside Bahrain
For eligible foreign residents in Bahrain, including employees and retirees, applying for Golden Residency.
Key requirement
Employee: worked in Bahrain at least 5 years with average basic salary at least BHD 2,000 over previous 5 years
For foreigners owning real estate in Bahrain who qualify for Golden Residency.
Key requirement
Own Bahrain property/properties worth at least BHD 200,000
For talented individuals applying for Bahrain Golden Residency under NPRA rules.
Key requirement
Talent certificate from relevant government authority
