Worker Registration Mechanism in Labour Registration Centres

Service Description

The service of issuing a permit to practice a professional activity (Registered Worker) and obtaining a work card by submitting the application through the approved Labour Registration Centres.

Registration Process

Worker applies for an application to obtain the permit at the approved Labour Registration Centres.
The Labour Registration Centre submits a permit application to the Labour Market Regulatory Authority.
Labour Market Regulatory Authority evaluates and audits the applications.
The application is transferred to the Information and eGovernment Authority and Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) for verification.
Once the application is ready for payment, an SMS will be sent to wokers registered contact number to process the payment.

Payment may be made by the Registered Worker for the prescribed fees at:

**Registered Worker Payment Methods**
Payment Method
SADAD online payment and all Kiosks in various areas, the Kiosks are also available in: Approved Labour Registration Centres
Cash payment: Bahrain Financial Company (BFC) Lulu Exchange Co
Online payment channels: BenefitPay (Fawateer service)

Required Documents

Filled application form PDF (1.33 MB) by the worker.
Copy of the worker's passport (must be valid).
Official recent bank account certificate that includes the International Bank Account Number (IBAN) (if available).
Certificate and professional qualifications approved by the applicant's embassy (If applicable).

How to verify the Eligibility of Worker to Join the Labour Registration Centre

Through the Verification of Eligibility to Join Labour Registration Program page on the Labour Market Regulatory Authority's website.
Sending a text message containing your ID (CPR) number to +973 33150150
Calling the Expatriate Services Call Centre +973 17103103

Registered Worker Permit Renewal

The registered worker can renew his/her application 6 months prior to the expiration date and has the option to renew for 6 months, one year or two years.

Registered Worker Permit Fees

Fees for registered worker services provided by LMRA are collected as follows:

**Registered Worker Total Permit Fees**
Serial No.	Period	Total Initial Registration	Total Renewal
No.	Six Months	BHD 256	BHD 96
1	Permit Issuance	BHD 50	BHD 50
2	Health Insurance	BHD 36	BHD 36
3	Residency Extension*	BHD 15	0
4	Ticket Insurance*	BHD 150	0
5	Work Card	BHD 5	BHD 5
6	Admin Fees	BHD 5**	BHD 5
No.	One Year	BHD 342	BHD 182
1	Permit Issuance	BHD 100	BHD 100
2	Health Insurance	BHD 72	BHD 72
3	Residency Extension*	BHD 15	0
4	Ticket Insurance*	BHD 150	0
5	Work Card	BHD 5	BHD 5
6	Admin Fees	BHD 5**	BHD 5
No.	Two Years	BHD 514	BHD 354
1	Permit Issuance	BHD 200	BHD 200
2	Health Insurance	BHD 144	BHD 144
3	Residency Extension*	BHD 15	0
4	Ticket Insurance*	BHD 150	0
5	Work Card	BHD 5	BHD 5
6	Admin Fees	BHD 5**	BHD 5

*One-time payment upon issuance.
**Paid at the time of submitting the application.

Other Fees

**Other Fees**
No.	Period	Monthly Fees
1	Six Months	BHD 15
2	One Year
3	Two Years

Additional Information

Monthly fees late payment fines: BHD 5 for each month for which the monthly fee is not paid, with a maximum of BHD 15.

Application Forms/ Useful Documents

Registered Worker Permit Service Form PDF (1.33 MB)

Last Update: 04-12-2024.