Service Directory
Financial Support for People with Low Incomes (High Cost Allowance)
Financial support was first provided to people with limited income as a royal gift in 2008, whereby a specific amount of money was granted to each resident Bahraini family head to assist them in mitigating any living burdens.The Ministers’Council agreed in its Resolution adopted in session No (01-2212) of 16 June 2013 on the new criteria for disbursing financial assistance to every resident Bahraini family head whose income does not exceed 1,000 Bahraini Dinars
Service Conditions
- The applicant must be Bahraini
- Be a permanent resident of Bahrain
Beneficiaries are defined according to one of the following categories:
- Husband and wife, with or without children
- A widower with children
- divorced with child custody
- The elderly of both sexes, with or without children, regardless of marital status. (Male: divorced, widowed, married, single) (Female: divorced, widowed, single).
- Social Security Beneficiaries
Owning one commercial register with one branch is allowed according to the following criteria:
- The number of employees should not exceed 10 employees
- The total wages of employees shall not exceed 1000 dinars
Required Attachments
- Fill in the application and declaration form , View Document
- Original (valid) ID card of the applicant.
- The applicant’s original bank statement including the IBAN
- Divorce certificate and custody ruling in the case of a divorced man or woman
- For holders of commercial registers only: Bring the customer number/ facility number, a statement from the notary office to determine the amount of income from the commercial register, the lease contract, and the electricity bill.
- It is mandatory to bring a salary certificate or a retirement pension statement if the applicant is not sure of the amount of income registered with the Social Insurance Organization
- For holders of fishing licenses, a statement from Agriculture and Marine Resources is required. This statement should specify the fact that the owner has one license and the type of license.
- In some exceptional cases, residency in Bahrain can be considered, such as work abroad or treatment conditions. Accordingly, the necessary documents are required to prove the case.
Legal Regulations
- Council of Ministers Resolution (01-2212)
Process Time
- 1 Working Day
Service Provider
Ministry of Social Development
Cooperative Entities
- Ministry of Finance and National Economy
Service Processes
- The citizen applies in person for financial support at the social center. He/she submits the required documents and fills in the service application form
- The registration officer enters the citizen’s information in the Government Financial Subsidies Service, which is connected to the concerned authorities
- (If information is not incorrect or inaccurate, the citizen will be informed to amend it by the concerned authorities. If the data is correct, the application will be accepted as a general rule, and the citizen will be notified at the same time. )
