🇧🇭 Bahrain · Skilled independent
Golden Residency Program — Professionals Working in Bahrain — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €4,612 |
| Minimum annual salary | €55,200 |
| Proof of savings | €115,930 |
| Minimum investment | €231,859 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 5+ years |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €13 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 120 months.
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://goldenresidency.gov.bh/eligibility/.
- Typical processing: ~5 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €4,612.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://goldenresidency.gov.bh/eligibility/ · verified 2026-06-08
Minimum annual salary
https://goldenresidency.gov.bh/eligibility/ · verified 2026-06-08
Proof of savings
https://goldenresidency.gov.bh/eligibility/ · verified 2026-06-08
Minimum investment
https://goldenresidency.gov.bh/eligibility/ · verified 2026-06-08
Job offer
https://goldenresidency.gov.bh/eligibility/ · verified 2026-06-08
Employer sponsor
https://goldenresidency.gov.bh/eligibility/ · verified 2026-06-08
Work experience
https://goldenresidency.gov.bh/eligibility/ · verified 2026-06-08
Health insurance
https://goldenresidency.gov.bh/eligibility/ · verified 2026-06-08
Age range
https://goldenresidency.gov.bh/eligibility/ · verified 2026-06-08
Application fee
https://goldenresidency.gov.bh/eligibility/ · verified 2026-06-08
Open to all nationalities
https://goldenresidency.gov.bh/eligibility/ · verified 2026-06-08
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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.