Employment Work Permit and Residence (تصريح عمل وإقامة)
Employment Work Permit and Residence is a residence route in Bahrain (Empleo). Employer-sponsored LMRA work permit (1–2 yrs) + NPRA residence. After 5 yrs at average ≥BHD 2,000/month eligible for Golden Residency. Flexi Permit abolished 2022 (replaced by Labour Registration Program for irregular workers only).
Requirements at a glance
Permanent residence: after 5 years.
How holders are taxed
No personal income tax; 1% employee social-insurance-type unemployment contribution may apply.
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.
| Categoría | Empleo |
|---|---|
| Inversión | — |
| Tasas (familia) | — |
| Ingresos / año | — |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Estancia mín. | — |
| RP | 5 |
| Ciudadanía | — |
| Trabajo | yes |
| Requisitos | all |
| Impuestos | No personal income tax; 1% employee social-insurance-type unemployment contribution may apply. |
| A fecha de | 2026-10 |
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