🇧🇭 Bahrain · Family
Dependants Residency Permit (Wife/Husband) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €928 (≈ BHD 400 · FX 2026-06-22) |
| Minimum annual salary | €927 |
| Marriage to citizen | Required |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €0 |
Documents
- Dependant's passport (copy, with specific details required)
- Marriage certificate in Arabic or English (copy, with attestation requirements)
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/565.
- Typical processing: ~3 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €928 (≈ BHD 400 · FX 2026-06-22).
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
“The expatriate employee's monthly net income (as per the Social Insurance Organization (SIO) registration) must be BHD 400 or more.”
https://www.lmra.gov.bh/en/page/show/565 · verified 2026-06-23
Minimum annual salary
https://www.lmra.gov.bh/en/page/show/565 · verified 2026-06-23
Marriage to citizen
https://www.lmra.gov.bh/en/page/show/565 · verified 2026-06-23
Application fee
https://www.lmra.gov.bh/en/page/show/565 · verified 2026-06-23
Open to all nationalities
https://www.lmra.gov.bh/en/page/show/565 · verified 2026-06-23
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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 2026-06-23.