Golden Residency – Retirees (الإقامة الذهبية – المتقاعدون)
Golden Residency – Retirees is a residence route in Bahrain (Retirement). Non-residents: retired with monthly pension ≥BHD 4,000 from any country. Residents: ≥15 yrs service in Bahrain with average pension ≥BHD 2,000. 6-month bank statement, health insurance; BHD 305/person.
Retirement visas and pensioner residence →Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 102'240. There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included.
How holders are taxed
No personal income tax on pensions or investment income.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Retirement |
|---|---|
| Investment | — |
| Fees (family) | CHF 1'950 |
| Income / yr | CHF 102'240 |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | 0 |
| PR | — |
| Citizenship | — |
| Work | yes |
| Eligible | retirees |
| Tax | No personal income tax on pensions or investment income. |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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