🇧🇭 Bahrain · Employer-sponsored work
New Work Permit — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €452 |
| Minimum annual salary | BHD 2,340 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Medical exam | Required |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €452 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months.
Documents
- Expatriate Employee’s passport (copy)
- Valid license from the concerned authority (for NCNG, if necessary)
- Employment contract/agreement (copy; optional)
- Medical examination report (copy)
- Approval letter/no-objection certificate from relevant authority (for certain specialized occupations; copy)
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.lmra.gov.bh/en/page/show/106.
- Typical processing: ~3 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €452.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“It must include the commercial registration's name and number, the duration of the contract... name of the expatriate employee... occupation, salary, employment, and notice periods. — salary stated in contract; no minimum salary threshold set by the permit.”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.