Service Directory
Renewal of the Work Permit for Expatriates Authorized to Reside in the Kingdom of Bahrain
Through this service, employers can renew the work permit for expatriate employees who are authorized to reside in the kingdom of Bahrain.
Service Conditions
- The expatriate employee must have a minimum of 6 months validity in their resident permit
Required Attachments
- Permit/ Service Application Form
Legal Regulations
- Resolution No. (76) of 2008 regulating work permits for foreigners other than the category of domestic workers and its amendments.
Fees
Service Fee:
- Fees: BHD 195 : Fees Title: Service Fee (One Year)
- Fees: BHD 390 : Fees Title: Service Fee (Two Years)
Admin Fee:
- Fees: BHD 5 : Fees Title: Admin Fee
Process Time
- 3 Working Days
Service Provider
Labour Market Regulatory Authority
Service Processes
- Download Permit/ Service Application Form PDF (1.39 MB) and fill in the required information.
- Submit the application form at the Client's Services counters or you can submit the application via the eSupport function on the Expat Management System (EMS) by attaching the form.
- If the application is submitted: By Walkin (Personally attending Client Services (Prior appointment is required via Appointment Management System (AMS)): once the renewal of the work permit for expatriates authorized to reside in the kingdom of Bahrain application is submitted, the LMRA employee will collect the admin fees from the commercial registration owner or his/ her representative (Either by using the Point of Sale (POS) machine, or via his/ her E-Key on the Expat Management System (
- If the application is submitted: Via eSupport function on the Expat Management System (EMS): once the application is applied, you will be informed via the e-ticket that the renewal of the work approval application has been submitted, and you must pay the admin fees via the Expat Management System (EMS) or by visiting one of the accredited banks.
- Upon completion of the admin fees payment, the application will automatically be transferred for verification.
- You can check the application status (whether it has been approved or rejected) by: Calling LMRA's call centre on +973 17506055.
- If the permit renewal request is approved, the fees must be paid electronically via the Expat Management System (EMS) or by visiting one of the accredited banks.
- Upon completion of the admin fees payment, and If you would like to receive the renewal certificate, kindly open a new ticket via eSupport function on the Expat Management System (EMS).
