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Cancellation of the Work Permit for Expatriates Authorized to Reside in the Kingdom of Bahrain

Through this service, employers can apply for the cancellation of the work permits for the expatriate employees authorized to reside in the kingdom of Bahrain and to keep their resident permits at the same time.

Required Documents

Cancellation of the Work Permit for Expatriates Authorized to Reside in the Kingdom of Bahrain Required Documents
No. Document Document Type
1 Permit/ Service Application Form PDF (1.39 MB) Copy

Process Description

  1. Download Permit/ Service Application Form PDF (1.39 MB) and fill in the required information.
  2. Submit the application form along with the required documents at the Client's Services counters or you can submit the application via the eSupport fnction on the Expat Management System (EMS) by attaching the form and the required documents all in 1 file in JPEG format (Does not exceed 150 KB).
  3. If the application is submitted:
    • By Walkin (Personally attending Client Services): once the cancellation 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)). Upon completion of the Admin fees payment you will be given the cancellation certificate.
    • Via eSupport function on the Expat Management System (EMS): once the cancellation of the work permit for expatriates authorized to reside in the Kingdom of Bahrain application is applied, you will be informed via the e-ticket that the the 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. Upon completion of the admin fees payment, and If you would like to receive the cancellation certificate, kindly open a new ticket via the eSupport function on the Expat Management System (EMS).

Legal Regulations

Fees

Processing Time

Service Access

Cancellation of the Work Permit for Expatriates Authorized to Reside in the Kingdom of Bahrain Service Access
Service Counter Headquarters, Mina Salman, Seef Mall - Al Muharraq and Riffa - 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
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*
Mina Salman Sunday - Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Book an Appointment*
Al Muharraq - Seef Mall Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Book an Appointment*
Sunday - Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Riffa - Buhair Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Book an Appointment*
Sunday - Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

* 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)

Last Update: 05-11-2024.

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