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BahrainVisa, residence and ID fees in Bahrain
What the government charges, taken from the official portal — not from a visa agency. Fees that depend on duration or applicant are explained rather than averaged.
| Item | Fee | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
Work permit + residence permit renewal (LMRA), 2 years renewal | BHD 200 | BD 200 for a two-year work permit (BD 100 for one year, BD 50 for six months). Basic health-care fee for the same permit: BD 144 for two years (BD 72 one year, BD 36 six months). Dependants' permit renewal: BD 90 each. | Official ↗ |
CPR / identity card - non-Bahraini id-card | BHD 10 | BD 10 to renew the card and BD 10 to replace a lost/damaged one. First issuance is free for employees registered with LMRA; BD 10 for a first card for children under 10 and for domestic workers in some cases; BD 1 for a chip-detail update. Card validity is 5 years (10 years above age 70). | Official ↗ |
Excludes medical tests, insurance and typing. Each row links the portal it was read from.
How the process runs
The steps as the official portal describes them.
- Employer submits the renewal through LMRA's EMS system or an accredited bank before expiry (up to 6 months early for 1- and 2-year permits)
- Employee must be inside Bahrain; passport valid at least two months; dependants are renewed with the main worker
- Pay the work-permit fee and the basic health-care fee online
- Print the residence permit via the Bahrain national portal or through NPRA
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a residence permit cost in Bahrain?
- The official Bahrain portal does not publish a single figure for this — it depends on the permit duration and the applicant. The table marks the fee as unverified and links the portal rather than quoting a number from a visa agency.
- Do these fees include medical tests, insurance and typing?
- No. Government fee schedules usually cover the permit, the ID card and the service charge only. Medical fitness tests, health insurance and typing centre charges are separate and vary by emirate, city and provider.
- Who pays — the employer or the worker?
- Under Bahrain labour law the employer normally bears the cost of the work permit and residence sponsorship for a sponsored worker. Some employers deduct ID or service fees; the law and the employment contract decide, and the official portal named on each row is the authority.
SourceOfficial government portalsUpdatedRead from the linked portal on the date shown. Fees change by decree — confirm before paying.