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Golden Residency Visa (Investor)

Investment PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

5 days

Application Fee

305 BHD

Stay Duration

10 years

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

Remote Work

Not Required

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Overview

10-year renewable Bahraini Golden Residency for foreigners owning BHD 200,000+ in Bahrain property, with full work rights and family sponsorship.

Bahrain's Golden Residency (Property Owner track) is a 10-year renewable residence permit administered by the NPRA under the Ministry of Interior, launched in 2022 to attract long-term foreign capital. It targets foreigners who own Bahraini real estate with a combined title-deed value of at least BHD 200,000, granting the right to live, work, and run businesses without a local sponsor.

Applications are filed via the bahrain.bh eServices portal with the title deed, Bahrain health insurance, a recent medical report, a 6-month bank statement, and a valid passport. Fees are BHD 5 plus BHD 300 issuance, with processing around 5 working days. The permit is renewable for further 10-year terms while the property is retained, and holders can sponsor spouse, children, and parents.

This visa is ideal for high-net-worth property investors who want a decade-long Gulf base with full work rights, family sponsorship, and no annual renewal cycle.

Fee Breakdown

Application fee (non-refundable)	5 BHD
Golden Residency issuance (10 years)	300 BHD

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

10 years

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Own one or more properties in Bahrain with a total title-deed value of at least BHD 200,000.

Hold a valid health insurance certificate issued in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Provide a medical report (issued within the last 3 months) confirming the applicant is free from contagious diseases.

Provide a 6-month bank statement.

Hold a valid passport with at least 6 months remaining validity.

Maintain ownership of the qualifying property to retain residency status.

KEY CRITERIA

Education

none or higher

Investment

200,000 EUR

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport (minimum 6 months remaining validity)

Title deed proving property ownership of BHD 200,000 or more in Bahrain

Valid health insurance certificate issued in Bahrain

6-month bank statement

Medical report (issued within the last 3 months) confirming freedom from contagious diseases

Previous Bahrain residence permit (if applicable)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

10-year residence permit, renewable for further 10-year terms while property is retained.
Self-sponsored — no Bahraini sponsor, employer, or commercial registration required.
Unrestricted right to work or run a business in Bahrain without a separate permit.
Sponsor spouse, children, and parents under linked Golden Residency permits.
Low official cost: BHD 5 application fee plus BHD 300 issuance for the full 10 years.
Fast standard processing of around 5 working days via the bahrain.bh eServices portal.
Multiple entry and exit rights with no restrictions on travel.

Worth Knowing

Requires owning Bahraini property worth at least BHD 200,000 (~USD 530,000) by title deed.
Property must be retained for the duration; selling below the threshold can end residency.
Health insurance issued in Bahrain and a recent medical report are mandatory at every renewal.
Application fee (BHD 5) is non-refundable even if the application is rejected.
Ongoing compliance with NPRA regulations is required to maintain status.
Property holdings below BHD 200,000 disqualify under this Golden Residency track.
Failure to provide a Bahrain-issued health insurance certificate blocks approval.

Application Process

Register / log in to the Bahrain national eServices portal (bahrain.bh) using eKey authentication.

Open the Golden Residency Visa Issuance Request service and upload the required documents (passport, title deed, health insurance, medical report, bank statement).

Pay the BHD 5 non-refundable application fee online.

NPRA (Nationality, Passports & Residence Affairs) reviews the application; standard processing is 5 working days.

On approval, pay the BHD 300 issuance fee and receive the 10-year Golden Residency permit.

Optionally submit a Golden Residency Visa Issuance Request for Relatives to sponsor spouse, children, and parents.

Application Forms

Go to application portal

Golden Residency Visa Issuance Request	Fill online
Golden Residency Visa Issuance Request for RelativesOptional Optional — used to sponsor spouse, children, and parents.	Fill online

Verified Claims (19)

Last verified Jun 20, 2026

Application Steps	Register / log in to the Bahrain national eServices portal (bahrain.bh) using eKey authentication.; …	services.bahrain.bh
Dependent Visa	Yes — spouse, children, and parents can be sponsored under the same residency	services.bahrain.bh
Fee Breakdown	Application fee (non-refundable): 5 BHD; Golden Residency issuance (10 years): 300 BHD	bahrain.bh
Fees	BHD 305 total (BHD 5 application fee, non-refundable + BHD 300 issuance for 10-year residency)	bahrain.bh
Forms	Golden Residency Visa Issuance Request; Golden Residency Visa Issuance Request for Relatives	services.bahrain.bh
Investment Amount	200000	bahrain.bh
Application Portal	https://services.bahrain.bh/wps/portal/GoldenResidency_en	services.bahrain.bh
Official Info	https://www.bahrain.bh/wps/portal/en/BNP/ServicesCatalogue/GSX-UI-PServiceDetails?psID=3021	bahrain.bh

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