Service Directory
Renewal of Work Approval for Dependants
Through this service, employers can apply for the renewal of the work permits for dependants to enable them to work and keep their family permit at the same time.
Service Conditions
- Dependant's ID card and dependant's residence permit will not be changed.
- The work permit duration for the work approval for dependants is for 1 year only.
Legal Regulations
- Resolution No. (76) of 2008 regulating work permits for foreigners other than the category of domestic workers and its amendments.
Fees
- BHD 172 : Service fee:
- BHD 5 : Admin fees:
Process Time
- Two working days. : -
Service Provider
Labour Market Regulatory Authority
Service Processes
- Download and fill out the Permit/ Service Application Form PDF (1.39 MB) form.
- Submit the application form at the Client's Services counters.
- Once the renewal for work approval for dependants application is submitted, 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 (EMS)).
- Upon completion of the admin fees payment, the application will automatically be transferred for verification.
- 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.
- Print the work permit via the Expat Management System (EMS).
- Logging on to the Expat Management System (EMS).
- Calling LMRA's call centre on +973 17506055.
