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Cost of a Bahrain work permit

How much does a two year work permit for an expat cost in Bahrain?

The situation

LMRA charges BHD 200 for a two year permit and BHD 100 for one year, plus monthly fees. Employers below their Bahrainisation target pay an extra parallel fee.

The law

  • LMRA work permit fee schedule: Work permit BHD 200 for two years or BHD 100 for one year, plus monthly fees
  • Cabinet Resolution No. 27 of 2016 as amended by Resolution No. 2 of 2019 (Parallel Bahrainisation): Employers below their Bahrainisation target can still get permits by paying BHD 500 (two years) or BHD 250 (one year) extra per permit

What it means for you

Example: two year permit BHD 200, plus BHD 500 parallel fee if below target, plus monthly fees and medical. If you meet the target you avoid the BHD 500. Check your Bahrainisation status before applying.

What to do

  1. Check Bahrainisation status.
  2. Choose one or two years.
  3. Apply on the LMRA portal.
  4. Pay fees.

We can do this for youLMRA work permits for expatriate staff (new, renewal, transfer) and registered worker permits: BHD 40

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