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Requests to bring foreign artists to tourist establishments

This service includes granting approval to bring foreign artists and performing art groups to hotels and restaurants with services designated for tourists.

Required Attachments

  • A clear copy of the passport of the artist to be invited
  • A clear copy of the employment contract attached
  • A copy of the practice licence (artist card), academic certificates or technical expertise in the field of art, if possible
  • Undertaking form to be filled, signed and sealed by the establishment manager or the licence holder
  • A clear copy of the previous artists entitlements (in case of artist replacement)

Legal Regulations

  • Decree-Law No. 15 of 1986 on the regulation of tourism and its amendments
  • Edict No. 2 of 1993 considering the recruitment of expat artists and artistic bands to work in Bahrain as a tourism service
  • Edict No. 3 of 1991 regarding the recruitment of expat artists and artistic bands and monitoring their work

Fees

  • 5 BD : Only Expats

Process Time

  • 3 Working Days

Service Provider

Ministry of Tourism

Cooperative Entities

  • Ministry of Interior - Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs

Service Processes

  • Submission via the e-mail of the Tourism Licensing Department of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority, licensing@btea.bh, or via the website in the general inquiry section https://portal.btea.bh

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