Work Visa Bahrain

About

Bahrain attracts a lot of businesses and employees due to its open business environment, low operational expenses, low taxes, and well-known retail locations. However, organising an expansion to Bahrain also entails selecting the best personnel and ensuring that they uphold regional laws. So, in order to work as an employee or to hire foreigners for a job, you could require a work visa.

If you want to recruit foreign workers in Bahrain, you must determine whether they require a visa. All citizens of the six Gulf nations collectively referred to as the Gulf Cooperation Council member states, and British citizens via birth are permitted entry and temporary residence in Bahrain without a visa. You might also need to submit a work visa application.

Eligibility

To be eligible for an employment or work visa in Bahrain, you must meet the following requirements.

  • You must be eligible for the type of work you are applying for.
  • You must be sponsored by a company or employer in Bahrain.
  • You should not have any medical or criminal activity.

Documents

While applying for a work visa in Bahrain you must provide,

  • A thoroughly filled visa application form.
  • The passport of the employee is valid for at least a few months.
  • A passport-size photograph is included with the paperwork.
  • A copy of the contract containing the name, nationality, and date of birth of the employee
  • Proof that you do not have any kind of criminal history in the country you currently reside in.
  • Vaccination records from a licenced clinic are included in the health record.
  • Proof of the BD 100 fee's payment

Process

Before foreigners enter the country, the Bahraini Labor Market Regulatory Authority or LMRA processes and provide all visas. Employees must take specific actions as they submit the required paperwork on their end. Employees should demonstrate their academic and professional qualifications for the job in addition to giving a medical report.

Visa Processing Time
Bahrain normally responds to all requests for work visas in five business days, however, there is a chance of delays lasting up to two weeks. As for when to apply, you should make sure you meet all the requirements and submit the application a month before you want to move.

How to Apply
You may apply for the visa online. After making the application, you are supposed to provide the necessary documents and pay the visa fee. After that, what you can do is wait for confirmation from the relevant office.

Duration & Fees

Duration
If you are taking on any form of employment, you will all require a work visa. This permit gives your employees the right to residency and is good for one to two years. You can also ask family members to come to visit you in the nation.

Fees
The visa fee may differ depending on various factors. Normally, you are required to have 100 BD while applying for a work visa.

Extension

Prior to expiration, the permit must be renewed; otherwise, it cannot be renewed. Depending on the request of the business owner, permits may be renewed for periods of six months, one year, or two years. You must pay BHD 50 for a six-month renewal, BHD 100 for a one-year permit, and BHD 200 for a two-years long extension.

Highlights

Business
You may apply for a business visa to conduct business.

Dependents
Invite family members to visit you in Bahrain.

Muti-entry
Enter or leave the country as you please.

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