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Renewing the Domestic Employee Work Permit

The work Permit of the domestic employee is valid for a limited period from the date of arrival into the Kingdom of Bahrain, the employer may apply for the renewal for a similar period of time electronically via the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA's) Expat Management System (EMS) or by personal attendance at LMRA before the end of the duration of the work permit. Note: This service is offered at a discounted rate for Senior Citizens (Bahraini employer’s aged 60 years and above). To be applied to one domestic work permit only.

Service Conditions

Domestic employee passport must be valid for more than two months.
The domestic employee must have completed biometric data collection procedures.
The domestic employee must have completed the mandatory medical examination procedures.
First-degree relatives are accepted (In case of authorization only).

Important Notes Regarding the Work Permit Renewal Process:

The work permit has expired for less than 12 months: The work permit can be renewed online via the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA's) Expat Management System (EMS) or by personal attendance at LMRA based on the process steps listed below.
The work permit has expired for more than 12 months: An extension of residence must be obtained from the Nationality, Passports and Residency Affairs (NPRA). The employer must submit a new work permit application for the domestic employee online via the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA's) Expat Management System (EMS) or by personal attendance at LMRA.

Required Attachments

Domestic Expatriate Employees Work Permit Application / Cancellation Form PDF (1.43 MB)

Original

Employer's ID card any other document that proves his/her identity and contains his/her signature

Copy

Applicant's ID card or any other document that proves his/her identity and contains his/her signature (In case of authorization)

Copy

Fees

Domestic Renewal Fees (One Year)

Total Fees: BHD 42 : Domestic Renewal Fees
Total Fees: BHD 32 : Domestic Renewal Fees (Bahraini Senior Citizens Fees)

Domestic Renewal Fees (Two Years)

Total Fees: BHD 79 : Domestic Renewal Fees
Total Fees: BHD 59 : Domestic Renewal Fees (Bahraini Senior Citizens Fees)

Domestic Renewal Fees (6 Months)

Total Fees: BHD 23.5 : Domestic Renewal Fees
Total Fees: BHD 18.5 : Domestic Renewal Fees (Bahraini Senior Citizens Fees)

Process Time

Immediately.

Service Provider

Labour Market Regulatory Authority

Service Processes

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Book an appointment via Appointment Management System (AMS).
The employer or the person who will act on his/her behalf should attend in person at any of LMRA branches to apply for the renewal with all supporting documents.
LMRA’s employee shall receive the work permit renewal application.
The application is verified, and the work permit is renewed in the system.
The permit renewal fees are collected from the applicant by the Client Services Directorate employee and the permit is then printed and handed over to the applicant.

Login to the LMRA's Expat Management System (EMS).
If applied via the Expat Management System (EMS), follow the instructions and enter the required information, then click on submit renewal.
Once the renewal application is submitted, kindly pay the renewal fees via the Expat Management System (EMS).
The renewal will be validated immediately upon completion of the fee’s payment, and the permit will be printed immediately.