Service Directory
Change of Occupation of Work Approval for Dependants
Through this service, employers can apply for changing the occupation of the expatriate employee in the work approval for dependants and they can keep their family permits at the same time.
Service Conditions
- For occupations that require specialization (medical occupations, educational occupations, and engineers), the applicant must submit the approval from the concerned entity.
- The work permit must be valid.
Required Attachments
Employment contract is optional (Provided that it contains Arabic language)
- Copy
Approval from the concerned entity for specialized occupations (Medical occupations, educational occupations, and engineers)
- Copy
Fees
- BHD 10 ( Change of occupation fee will be added to the establishment’s monthly invoice) : Service fee:
Process Time
- One working day. : -
Service Provider
Labour Market Regulatory Authority
Service Processes
- Download and fill out the Permit/ Service Application Form PDF (1.39 MB).
- Submit the application form along with the required documents at the Client's Services counters.
- Once the the change occupation of the work approval for dependants application is submitted, the application will be transferred for verification.
- If the application is approved, the fees will be added to the establishment’s monthly invoice and must be paid electronically via the Expat Management System (EMS) or by visiting one of the accredited banks.
- Logging on to the Expat Management System (EMS).
- Calling LMRA’s call centre on +973 17506055.
