Applying for a Golden Visa Bahrain

You can apply for a Bahrain Golden Visa by Government Of Bahrain website via the following link:

Applying for a Golden Visa Bahrain Steps

Below are the steps to apply a Golden Visa Bahrain: ^[1]

• Visit Government Of Bahrain website “from here”.
• Determine the applicant type: Resident or not Resident.
• Fill out the application form with the necessary information, which includes:
  • Request Details, which includes:
    • Residency Category.

• • • Nationality.
    • Previous nationalities.
    • Gender.
    • Marital status.

• • • Number of family members.
    • Passport type.
    • Passport number.
    • Passport issuance date.
    • Passport expiry date.
    • Date of birth.
    • Country of birth.
    • Country of residency.
    • Mobile number.
    • Email.
    • Confirm email.

• •  Relatives details.
  •  Attachments details
  • Confirm the request.

Golden Visa Bahrain Conditions

The following are the conditions for obtaining golden residency in Bahrain:

• The applicant must be one of the following categories:
  • Retired with a salary of no less than 4,000 BD.
  • Owns one or more properties whose price is not less than 200,000 BD when purchasing the property.
  • One of those with specialized talents, nominated by a government agency or its equivalent.
  • A worker in the Kingdom of Bahrain, whose period of residence in the country is not less than 5 years, and whose average basic salary is not less than 2,000 dinars during the last five years.
  • Retired from the public or private sector in Bahrain after a period of work not less than 15 years and with an average salary of not less than 2,000 BD during the last five years.
• Having health insurance immediately after obtaining residency.

Bahrain Golden Visa Requirement

Below is the list of documents required to submit a Bahrain Golden Visa for each eligible category:

Bahrain Golden Visa Requirements For Foreign Investor

Below is the list of documents required to obtain Golden Visa Bahrain for the foreign investor:

• A copy of the passport valid for more than 6 months.
• A copy of the certificate of good conduct.
• A clear certified copy of a subscription letter confirming that he is an investor in a government-managed fund. And his share must not be less than 200,000 BD.
• A copy of the ID card.
• A copy of a six-month bank statement.
• A copy of previous residence (if applicable).
• A copy of a valid health insurance certificate in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Bahrain Golden Visa Requirements For Retired Foreigner

Below is the list of documents required to obtain Golden Visa Bahrain for a retired foreigner:

• A copy of the identity card.
• A copy of the certificate of good conduct.
• A copy of a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months (attach a copy of the family information page and any other additional information).
• A copy of the applicant’s six-month bank statement.
• A copy of proof of the applicant’s basic pension income, provided it is a minimum of  4,000 BD.
• A copy of the previous residence permit (if available).
• A copy of a medical report indicating the applicant is free from contagious diseases (less than 3 months from the application date).
• A copy of a valid health insurance certificate in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Bahrain Golden Visa Requirements For Property Owners

Below is the list of documents required to obtain Golden Visa Bahrain for a foreigner who owns property in the Kingdom of Bahrain:

• A copy of the identity card.
• A copy of the certificate of good conduct.
• A copy of a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months (attach a copy of the family information page and any other additional information).
• A copy of the applicant’s six-month bank statement.
• A copy of a valid health insurance certificate in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
• A copy of a medical report indicating the applicant is free from contagious diseases (less than 3 months from the application date).
• A copy of the previous residence permit (if any) in the case of new applications.
• A copy of the title deed proving the value of the properties owned by the foreigner is a minimum of 200,000 BD.

Bahrain Golden Visa Requirements For Talented

Below is the list of documents required to obtain Golden Visa Bahrain for a foreigner designated as a talented individual:

• A copy of a certificate proving the applicant is a talented individual (such as an academic, athlete, entrepreneur, inventor, award-winning artist or author, or their counterparts).
• A copy of the applicant’s six-month bank statement.
• A copy of a valid health insurance certificate in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
• A copy of a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months (attach a copy of the family information page and any other additional information).
• A copy of the identity card (if applicable).
• A copy of the previous residence permit (if applicable).
• Approval from an accredited business incubator in Bahrain (for entrepreneurs only).
• Higher education degree in one of the priority specializations determined by the higher education council (for academics only).
• A copy of the patent document (for patent owners only).
• PhD certificate (for academics only).
• A copy of a medical report indicating the applicant is free from contagious diseases (less than 3 months from the application date).
• A copy of the certificate of good conduct.

Bahrain Golden Visa Requirements for Residing Foreigner

Below is the list of documents required to obtain Golden Visa Bahrain for a residing foreigner (employee or retiree):

• A copy of the identity card.
• A copy of the applicant’s six-month bank statement.
• A copy of the proof of the applicant’s basic salary, provided it is a minimum of 2,000 BD.
• A copy of a valid health insurance certificate in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
• A copy of a certificate proving retirement status.
• A copy of a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months (attach a copy of the family information page and any other additional information).

Bahrain Golden Visa Benefits

Here are the most prominent features of the Golden Visa in Bahrain:

• Possibility of obtaining a permit to bring family members to reside in Bahrain.
• The possibility of bringing foreign workers to Bahrain as domestic workers.
• Obtaining long-term residency without the need to renew it every period.
• Enjoy the advantages of life in Bahrain, including safety and a high standard of living, in addition to the advantages of tax exemption.
• Possibility of movement between the Gulf Cooperation Council countries without the need for an entry visa.

Golden Visa Bahrain Fees

Below are the fees for obtaining Golden Visa Bahrain: 

• Application fee: 4 BD (per person).
• Residency issuance fee: 300 BD (per person).