Through this service, the domestic employer may change the occupation of the domestic employee.
This Service Applies For the Following Categories:
| No. | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nurse (General) | Nurse (General) |
| 2 | Cook | Cook |
| 3 | Cook (Assistant) | Cook (Assistant) |
| 4 | Cook (Private Houses) | Cook (Private Houses) |
| 5 | Waiter (Private Service) | Waiter (Private Service) |
| 6 | Private Chauffeur | Private Chauffeur |
| 7 | Servant | Housemaid |
| 8 | Yachtsman | Nursemaid |
| 9 | Concierge in Private Residence | - |
| 10 | Gardener (House) | - |
Special Conditions
- Obtaining Nurse (General) profession requires the employee to have a license to practice the profession from National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA).
- Obtaining Yachtsman profession requires providing LMRA with ownership of the yacht.
Required Documents
| No. | Document | Document Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | In case of changing the profession request to a nurse, the employee must have a license to practice the profession from National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) | Copy |
| 2 | In case of changing the profession request to a yachtsman, LMRA must be provided with the ownership of the yacht | Copy |
| No. | Document | Document Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Domestic Expatriate Employees Work Permit Application / Cancellation Form PDF (1.43 MB) | Original |
| 2 | Employer's ID card any other document that proves his identity and contains his signature | Copy |
| 3 | Applicant's ID card or any other document that proves his identity and contains his signature (In case of authorization) | Copy |
| 4 | In case of changing the profession request to a nurse, the employee must have a license to practice the profession from National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) | Copy |
| 5 | In case of changing the profession request to a yachtsman, LMRA must be provided with the ownership of the yacht | Copy |
How to Guide
Tutorial Video
Process Description
eService (Expat Management System (EMS))
- Click here to login to the LMRA Expat Management System (EMS) and start the process of applying for change of occupation of the domestic employee.
- Fill out the required details in the designated fields and upload the required documents.
- Once you submit the application, an application ID will be issued, and it will be sent for verification.
- You can check the application status (whether it has been approved or rejected) by:
- Logging on to the Expat Management System (EMS).
- Calling LMRA’s call centre on +973 17506055.
- If approved, the domestic employee’s occupation will be changed in LMRA’s Expat Management System (EMS).
Physical Location
- Personal attendance by the employer or the person who will act on his behalf at any of the LMRA branches with all the required documents.
Service Fees
- BHD 10.
Processing Time
- One working day.
Service Access
| Service Counter | Headquarters, Executive Services, Mina Salman, Seef Mall - Al Muharraq and Riffa – Al Buhair |
|---|---|
| EMS system | https://www.lmra.gov.bh/EMS_Web/ |
| 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 - 5:00 PM | Book an Appointment*/ Walk in |
| Mina Salman | Sunday - Thursday | 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Book an Appointment |
| Al Muharraq - Seef Mall | Saturday | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Walk in |
| Sunday - Thursday | 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM | ||
| Riffa - Buhair | Saturday | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Book an Appointment*/ Walk in |
| Sunday - Thursday | 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
* If you want to make an appointment, you can schedule the appointment through the Appointment Management System.
Application Forms/ Useful Documents
Domestic Expatriate Employees Work Permit Application / Cancellation Form PDF (1.43 MB)
For more information and inquiries, please contact the Labour Market Regulatory Authority's call centre: +973 17506055