🇧🇭 Bahrain · Naturalisation
Naturalization — Bahraini Citizenship by Long Residence — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Language level | C1 |
| Age range | 18–None |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €0 |
Duration & renewal
Citizenship possible after 20 years.
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://data.globalcit.eu/NationalDB/docs/Bahraini%20Nationality%20Law_ENGLISH.pdf.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“6. (1) The Bahraini Citizenship may be granted [...] to any alien of full legal capacity [...] A minor person: Means any person who has not yet completed eighteen Gregorian years of age. A fully competent person: Means a person who is not minor or insane.”
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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 2026-06-08.