Labour Market Regulatory Authority
Workload
Employers who are eligible to apply through this service are the employers who own establishments that entered the Bahrainization zone.
Through this service, employers can request:
- Increase the Maximum Ceiling:
The maximum ceiling is the number allowed for an establishment to hire expatriate employees.
The clients can request to increase the maximum ceiling by providing the required documents (Listed in Required Documents Section) and to be evaluated by LMRA based on the workload proofs provided. - Remove Workload Alert:
The alerts are notifications with specific code number raised by LMRA against the establishments which indicates that some rules and procedures are not followed or requests for clarification. Clients can request to clear the alerts raised by providing the required documents (Listed in Required Documents Section) and to be evaluated by LMRA based on the workload proofs provided. - Change Work Permit Type to Inside and Outside the Kingdom:
Based on previous evaluation and indicators shown by establishments, LMRA has the authority to change the work permit type allowed to be eligible for inside the Kingdom only (Local). Clients can request to change the work permits type to be eligible for inside and outside the Kingdom (Normal) by providing the required documents (Listed in Required Documents Section) and to be evaluated by LMRA based on the workload proofs provided.
Process Description
- Fill the Workload/ Ceiling Form available in the
Required Documents
section at LMRA website or Client Services Counter at LMRA, first floor. - Submit the form supported with the required documents by visiting Client Services Counter at LMRA headquarters- first floor or through the E-support system.
Required Documents
| No. | Document | Document Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Work Load/ Ceiling Form PDF (1 MB) | Copy |
| 2 | Commercial Registration Certificate | Copy |
| 3 | Recent 3 months Bank Statement of the establishment (not older than 6 months) | Copy |
| 4 | Latest electricity bill (not older than 6 months) | Copy |
| 5 | Photos for the establishment from outside and inside | Copy |
| 6 | Proof of work volume (example: awarded project's contracts supported with construction permits if the company is working in the construction sector, or invoices of imported products from outside Bahrain, supported by the customs invoices if the company is working in the retail import and export sector, or copies of vehicles ownership owned by the company if the company is working in the transport sector, or customs papers verifying the shipment of goods if the company is working in loading and unloading activities) depends on the activity type | Copy |
Service Access
| Service Counter | Client Services Counter at LMRA's Headquarters |
| EMS system | https://www.lmra.gov.bh/EMS_Web/ |
| e-Support | https://esupport.lmra.gov.bh/ |
| Contact Centre | +973 17506055 |
We are Happy to Serve you in Any of the Following Branches:
| Branches | Working Days | Working Times | Service Access (Appointment/ Walk in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| LMRA Main Office - Sanabis | Sunday - Thursday | 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM | Book an Appointment* |
| Mina Salman | Sunday - Thursday | 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM | Book an Appointment* |
| Al Muharraq - Seef Mall | Saturday - Thursday | 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM | Book an Appointment* |
| Riffa - Buhair | Saturday - Thursday | 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM | Book an Appointment* |
* For commercial services only.
Working Hours
Service Counter Hours: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Phone Service Hours: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Application Forms/ Useful Documents
Work Load/ Ceiling Form PDF (1 MB)
Last Update: Tuesday 21 November 2023