LMRA work permits for expatriate staff (new, renewal, transfer) and registered worker permits

We check Bahrainisation status, file the permit, follow medical and residency steps, and keep a renewal calendar so no permit lapses.

BHD 40Per permit

For: Bahrain employers hiring expatriates, and expatriate workers using the Labour Registration Programme that replaced the Flexi Permit.

What we need from you

Is the company at its Bahrainisation target?
If not, parallel fee applies
One year or two year permit?
Cost and renewal timing
Is the worker already in Bahrain on another permit?
Transfer rules
Is the worker eligible for the registered worker route instead?
LRP for individuals

Apply for the work permit
Example: two year permit BHD 200 plus parallel fee BHD 500 if below target = BHD 700 plus monthly fees
Medical and biometric steps
Track renewal

Law No. 19 of 2006 regulating the labour market: LMRA issues, renews and cancels work permits for non-Bahraini workers Source
LMRA work permit fee schedule: Work permit BHD 200 for two years or BHD 100 for one year, plus monthly fees Source
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 Source
LMRA Labour Registration Programme (successor to the Flexi Permit): Eligible workers register through approved Labour Registration Centres for a six month, one year or two year registered worker permit Source

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