Bahrain•Asia10 days
305 BHD
10 years
Yes
Not Required
Allowed
Available
Not Required
10-year renewable Bahrain residency for talented individuals (academics, athletes, entrepreneurs, inventors, artists, authors); BHD 305 in fees and 10-working-day processing.
Bahrain's Golden Residency (Talent track) is a 10-year, indefinitely renewable permit for individuals whose credentials in academia, sport, entrepreneurship, invention, arts, or authorship are verified by NPRA. No property purchase or fixed income is needed - eligibility rests on a talent certificate, six-month bank statement, Bahraini medical insurance, and recent medical report.
Fees are BHD 5 to apply plus BHD 300 on issuance, with BHD 300 due every ten years to renew. NPRA online processing takes about 10 working days. Holders work without an employer sponsor and may sponsor spouse, children, and parents.
This visa is ideal for accomplished artists, authors, athletes, inventors, and entrepreneurs seeking long-term Gulf residency and full work flexibility without an investment commitment, provided their talent is formally certifiable.
Application fee | 5 BHD |
Residency issuance (10 years) | 300 BHD |
Talent certificate proving exceptional ability (academic, athletic, entrepreneurial, inventor, artist, or author)
Valid passport with at least 6 months validity
Valid medical insurance certificate issued in Bahrain
Six-month bank statement
Medical report confirming applicant is free from contagious diseases (issued within last 3 months)
Education
none or higher
Passport valid for more than 6 months
Talent certificate (academic, athletic, entrepreneurial, inventor, artist, or author credentials)
Valid medical insurance certificate issued in Bahrain
Six-month bank statement
Medical report (issued within last 3 months) confirming freedom from contagious diseases
Previous residence permits (if applicable)
| Golden Residency Initial Issuance Request (online via NPRA eServices) | — |
| Application Steps | Obtain talent certification: Secure official documentation of your exceptional ability in academics,… | services.bahrain.bh |
| Dependent Visa | bh-golden-family | npra.gov.bh |
| Fee Breakdown | Application fee: 5 BHD; Residency issuance (10 years): 300 BHD | bahrain.bh |
| Fees | BHD 305 (BHD 5 application + BHD 300 residency issuance) | bahrain.bh |
| Forms | Golden Residency Initial Issuance Request (online via NPRA eServices) | services.bahrain.bh |
| Investment Amount | null | npra.gov.bh |
| Language Req | None | npra.gov.bh |
| Application Portal | https://services.bahrain.bh/wps/portal/GoldenResidency_en | services.bahrain.bh |
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