Through this service, the employer or the person who will act on his behalf (1st degree relative, or by official power of attorney, or through an authorized clearance office or employment office, or through an electronic authorization) may apply to increase the ceiling for number of work permits allowed for the domestic employees.
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This Service Applies For the Following Categories:
Domestic Employees Categories
| No. |
Male |
Female |
| 1 |
Cook |
Cook |
| 2 |
Cook (Assistant) |
Cook (Assistant) |
| 3 |
Cook (Private Houses) |
Cook (Private Houses) |
| 4 |
Waiter (Private Service) |
Waiter (Private Service) |
| 5 |
Private Chauffeur |
Private Chauffeur |
| 6 |
Servant |
Housemaid |
| 7 |
Yachtsman |
Nursemaid |
| 8 |
Concierge in Private Residence |
- |
| 9 |
Gardener (House) |
- |
Service Conditions
- To verify that the applicant is the employer or the person who will act on his behalf (1st degree relative, or by official power of attorney, or through an authorized clearance office or employment office, or through an electronic authorization).
Required Documents
Permanent Domestic Employees Ceiling Application Increase (Bahraini Employer) Required Documents
(Online)
| No. |
Document |
Document Type |
| 1 |
In case of present of supporters, provide the IDs of the supporters including their signatures of a date no later than 30 days |
Copies |
| 2 |
A proof of the employer’s identity (at least two documents), signed no longer than 30 days from the date of submitting the application (in case the application is submitted through recruitment offices) |
Copy |
| 3 |
In case the salary data is not available, provide one of the below:
- Salary certificate (In case the salary data is not available for military employees or for whom fixed income data received electronically from the Social Insurance Organization (SIO) is not available).
- For business owners, a bank statement showing the applicant's income during the past three months at least.
- For real-estate and apartment owners, attach address cards or property ownership documents accompanied by valid rental leases.
|
Copy |
Permanent Domestic Employees Ceiling Application Increase (Bahraini Employer) Required Documents
(Walk in)
| No. |
Document |
Document Type |
| 1 |
Ceiling Increase Request for Domestic Workers Form PDF (689 KB) |
Original |
| 2 |
Salary certificate (In case the salary data is not available for military employees or for whom fixed income data received electronically from the Social Insurance Organization (SIO) is not available) |
Copy |
| 3 |
For business owners, a bank statement showing the applicant's income during the past three months at least |
Copy |
| 4 |
For real-estate and apartment owners, attach address cards or property ownership documents accompanied by valid rental leases |
Copy |
| 5 |
ID card of the employer or any document that identifies him/her along with his/her signature |
Copy |
| 6 |
A proof of the employer’s identity (at least two documents), signed no longer than 30 days from the date of submitting the application (in case the application is submitted through recruitment offices) |
Copy |
| 7 |
ID card of the applicant or any other document that proves his/her identity and contains his/her signature (In case of authorization) |
Copy |
| 8 |
In case of present of supporters provide the IDs of the supporters and their signatures in the application form |
Copy |
How to Guide
Tutorial Video
Process Description
- Click here to login to the LMRA Expat Management System (EMS) and start the process of applying the permanent domestic employees ceiling application increase.
- 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:
- If approved, the employer may apply for new work permit for domestic employees.
Physical Location
- Personal attendance by the employer or the person who will act on his behalf.
- Provide LMRA with the required documents.
- Upon approval, the employer may apply for new work permit for domestic employees.
Processing Time
Service Access
Permanent Ceiling Application Increase (Bahraini Employer) 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:
* If you want to make an appointment, you can schedule the appointment through the Appointment Management System.
Application Forms/ Useful Documents
Ceiling Increase Request for Domestic Workers Form PDF (689 KB)
