Labour Market Regulatory Authority

Renewal of the Work Permit for Expatriates Authorized to Reside in the kingdom of Bahrain

Through this service, employers can renew the work permit for expatriate employees who are authorized to reside in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Service Conditions

• The expatriate employee must have a minimum of 6 months validity in his/her resident permit.

Required Documents

Process Description

1. Download Permit/ Service Application Form PDF (1.39 MB) and fill in the required information.
2. Submit the application form at the Client's Services counters or you can submit the application via the eSupport function on the Expat Management System (EMS) by attaching the form.
3. If the application is submitted:
   • By Walkin (Personally attending Client Services): once the renewal of the work permit for expatriates authorized to reside in the kingdom of Bahrain application is submitted, the LMRA employee will collect the admin fees from the commercial registration owner or his/ her representative (Either by using the Point of Sale (POS) machine, or via his/ her E-Key on the Expat Management System (EMS)).
   • Via eSupport function on the Expat Management System (EMS): once the application is applied, you will be informed via the e-ticket that the renewal of the work approval application has been submitted, and you must pay the admin fees via the Expat Management System (EMS) or by visiting one of the accredited banks.
4. Upon completion of the admin fees payment, the application will automatically be transferred for verification.
5. You can check the application status (whether it has been approved or rejected) by:
   • Calling LMRA's call centre on +973 17506055.
6. If the permit renewal request is approved, the fees must be paid electronically via the Expat Management System (EMS) or by visiting one of the accredited banks.
7. Upon completion of the admin fees payment, and If you would like to receive the renewal certificate, kindly open a new ticket via eSupport function on the Expat Management System (EMS).

Legal Regulations

• Decision No. (76) (2008) Regarding Regulating Work Permits for Expatriate Employees Other than the Category of Domestic Employees and its Amendments.

Fees

• Service fee: BHD 172.
• Admin fee: BHD 5.

Processing Time

• 3 working days.

Service Access

We are Happy to Serve you in Any of the Following Branches:

* For commercial services only.

Phone Service Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Application Forms/ Useful Documents

Permit/ Service Application Form PDF (1.39 MB)

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