Bahrain•AsiaWork Visa (Standard Employment)
At a Glance
Processing Time
3 days
Application Fee
195 BHD
Stay Duration
1 to 2 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Visa for foreign nationals employed by Bahraini companies. Requires employer sponsorship and is tied to employment duration.
The standard Work Visa is the primary route for foreign nationals to legally work in Bahrain. It requires employer sponsorship and is issued for the duration of employment.
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Requirements
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
With 6+ months validity and blank pages
Passport photo
Recent digital photo
Medical report
Health examination certificate
Educational certificates
Degrees and qualifications relevant to position
Police clearance
Criminal record certificate from home country
Sponsor Documents
Employment offer letter
Official job offer from employer
Employment contract
Detailed contract including salary, duration, responsibilities
Commercial registration
Company CR certificate
Company financial documents
Bank statements and tax documents
Visa request form
LMRA visa request application
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Advantages
- Pathway to long-term residency
- Allows family sponsorship
- Extendable with continued employment
- Established immigration process
Considerations
- Tied to specific employer
- Requires employer sponsorship
- Job change requires new visa
- Limited to job duration
Application Process
Secure employment offer
Receive job offer from Bahraini company
Employer submits application
Employer submits through LMRA portal
LMRA processes request
Labour Market Regulatory Authority reviews and approves
Receive approval
Employment visa approved by LMRA
Apply for residence
Register with NPRA for residence permit
Receive residence card
Issued upon arrival in Bahrain
Application Forms
LMRA Visa Request Form
Form ID: New Work Permit
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