Service Directory
Renewal of the Work Permit for Golden/ Platinum Visa Holders
Through this service, employers will be able to renew the work permit for Golden/ Platinum visa holders 6 months prior to its expiry. It can be renewed for 1 year only.
Required Attachments
Permit/ Service Application Form PDF (1.39 MB)
- Copy
- Expatriate employee declaration section in the form must be signed by the employee.
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:
- BHD 172 : One year
- BHD 344 : Two years
Admin fee
- BHD 5 : -
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. Note: Expatriate employee declaration section in the form must be signed by the employee.
- Submit the application form along with the required documents at the Client's Services counters.
- Once the application is submitted, LMRA employee will inform the client that he/ she will need to pay the the admin fees (Either on counter by using the Point of Sale (POS) machine, or via his E-Key on Expat Management System (EMS).
- Upon completion of the admin fees payment, the application will 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 application is approved, you need to pay the work permit fees via the Expat Management System (EMS) or by visiting one of the accredited banks.
