Residence permits | Bahrain
Bahrain Residence Permit and Visa Services for Investors, Employees and Families
Visit Arabia Services helps foreign investors, company owners and employers obtain and renew Bahrain residence permits and work permits. From investor residence linked to your new company to employee permits through LMRA and the long-term Golden Residency, our PRO team prepares the documents, submits the application and tracks it until the permit is issued.
We have supported business owners and companies in Bahrain since 2012, from two offices in Al Seef.
Residence and permit services we handle
Investor and partner residence
Residence permits for shareholders and managers of a Bahrain company, arranged together with company formation and CR registration.
Employee work and residence permits
LMRA work permit applications, renewals and transfers for your staff, including medical and ID card steps.
Golden Residency
Guidance and application support for the long-term Golden Residency for eligible property owners, professionals, retirees and talent.
Family (dependant) residence
Residence permits for spouses and children of eligible residents. See our family visa page.
Renewals and cancellations
On-time renewals, cancellations and status changes so your company stays compliant.
Document attestation
Attestation and translation of degrees, marriage and birth certificates required for permits.
How the process works
Free assessment
We confirm the right permit category for you or your employee and list the documents needed.
Documents and attestation
We check passports, photos, certificates and health insurance and arrange attestation where required.
Submission
Our PRO officers submit the application to LMRA or NPRA through the official channels.
Medical and biometrics
We book and guide the medical test, fingerprints and ID card (CPR) steps.
Permit issued and tracked
You follow every stage in our live tracking portal and receive renewal reminders.
Golden Residency at a glance (2026)
- Property owners: real estate in Bahrain worth at least BHD 130,000 (threshold reduced from BHD 200,000, reported December 2025).
- Professionals: monthly salary of at least BHD 2,000 and at least 5 years of work in Bahrain.
- Retirees: pension above BHD 2,000 a month with 15 years in Bahrain, or above BHD 4,000 a month for non-residents.
- Talented individuals and entrepreneurs who contribute to Bahrain's economy or society.
- Government fees reported: BHD 5 application and BHD 300 issuance. We confirm current criteria before you apply.
Why Visit Arabia Services
- Experienced PRO and GRO officers who deal with LMRA and NPRA every day
- One team for company formation, CR registration and residence permits
- Transparent fees, payable in instalments, with government charges shown separately
- Live online tracking of every application
- English, Arabic, Urdu and Hindi speaking staff
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Quick answers: residence permits in Bahrain
Short, factual answers to the questions clients ask us most. Government fees and rules can change; we confirm the current position before you apply.
What types of residence permit are available in Bahrain?
The main routes are a work and residence permit sponsored by an employer through LMRA, residence for shareholders and managers of a Bahrain company, dependant (family) residence for spouses and children, and the long-term Golden Residency. Each has its own conditions, which we check for you before applying.
Can a company owner get residency in Bahrain?
Yes. Shareholders and managers of a company registered in Bahrain can apply for residence linked to the company once it holds a CR and is registered with LMRA. We arrange this together with company formation so the steps follow each other without delay.
What is the Bahrain Golden Residency?
It is a long-term, renewable residence for eligible foreigners: property owners with real estate worth at least BHD 130,000, professionals earning BHD 2,000 a month with 5 years in Bahrain, qualifying retirees and talented individuals. Reported government fees are BHD 5 to apply and BHD 300 on issue.
How long does a residence permit take?
It depends on the permit type, the authority and how complete the documents are. After checking your documents we give you a realistic timeline and track the application every day in our online portal.
Do you guarantee approval of a permit?
No. Residence and work permits are decided by NPRA and LMRA. Our role is to make the application complete and correct, which avoids most delays and rejections. Visit Arabia Services is a private company and not a government entity.
Need an exact quote for your activity? Contact Visit Arabia Services or call +973 3561 5033.
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Head office: Office 101, 10th Floor, H Tower, Building 2196, Road 3640, Block 436, Al Seef District, Kingdom of Bahrain. Branch: Office 43, Building 2317, Road 2830, Block 428, Al Seef District, Kingdom of Bahrain.
Visit Arabia Services W.L.L. is a private business services company. We are not a government entity. Applications are decided by the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) and the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA); government fees are charged separately and requirements can change.