·Kingdom of Bahrain·Material change·In force
Bahrain work, Golden Residency and student routes refreshed
By Sam Parks · Last reviewed:
Bahrain route guidance now reflects the LMRA six-month commercial-sector work-permit option, Registered Worker fees and timing, NPRA Golden Residency thresholds, and Student Residence validity and fees.
What changed
Policy claim 1
LMRA introduced a six-month work-permit option for expatriate workers already residing in Bahrain and working in the commercial sector; it does not apply to recruitment from abroad.
Claim ID: bh-2026-10-lmra-npra-route-refresh#claim-1·Cite this claim
Source: LMRA - six-month work permit announcement (Labour Market Regulatory Authority (Bahrain))·source verified ·page reviewed
Policy claim 2
NPRA Golden Residency includes property owners with property value of at least BHD 130,000, resident employees with five years and BHD 2,000 average salary, and a BHD 5 application fee plus BHD 300 every ten years.
Claim ID: bh-2026-10-lmra-npra-route-refresh#claim-2·Cite this claim
Source: NPRA - Golden Residency (Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (Bahrain))·source verified ·page reviewed
Policy claim 3
NPRA Student Residence can be issued or renewed for five years for students in local universities or institutes, or one year for students in universities abroad; the service lists a BHD 5 application fee and BHD 60 issuance or renewal fee.
Claim ID: bh-2026-10-lmra-npra-route-refresh#claim-3·Cite this claim
Source: NPRA - Student Residence Permit (Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (Bahrain))·source verified ·page reviewed
Routes affected
Primary source
Primary source
NPRA - Golden Residency ↗ · Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (Bahrain)
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