Labour Market Regulatory Authority
Change of Occupation for Expatriates Authorized to Reside in the Kingdom of Bahrain
Through this service, employers can apply to change the occupation for the expatriate employees authorized to reside in the kingdom of Bahrain.
Service Conditions
- For occupations that require specialization (medical occupations, educational occupations, and engineers), the applicant must submit the approval from the concerned entity.
- The work permit must be valid.
Required Documents
| No. | Document | Document Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Employment contract (Provided that it contains Arabic language) | Copy |
| 2 | Approval from the concerned entity for specialized occupations (Medical occupations, educational occupations and engineers) | Copy |
Process Description
Physical Location
- Download Permit/ Service Application Form PDF (1.39 MB) and fill in the required information.
- Submit the application form at the Client's Services counters.
- Once the application is submitted, it will be transferred for verification.
- You can check the application status (whether it has been approved or rejected) by:
- Calling LMRA's call centre on +973 17506055.
- If the application is approved, the change of occupation fees will be added to the establishment’s monthly invoice which can be paid via the Expat Management System (EMS) or by visiting one of the accredited banks.
eService (eSupport)
- Submit your request via the Permit/ Service Application Form PDF (1.39 MB) by attaching the required form in JPEG format (Does not exceed 150 KB).
- Once the application is applied, you will be informed via the e-ticket that it has been transferred for verification.
- You can check the application status (whether it has been approved or rejected) by:
- Calling LMRA's call centre on +973 17506055.
- If the application is approved, the change of occupation fees will be added to the establishment’s monthly invoice which can be paid via the Expat Management System (EMS) or by visiting one of the accredited banks.
Fees
- Service fee: BHD 10 (Change of occupation fee will be added to the establishment’s monthly invoice).
Processing Time
- One working day.
Service Access
| Service Counter | Headquarters, Mina Salman, Seef Mall - Al Muharraq and Riffa - Buhair |
| EMS system | https://www.lmra.gov.bh/EMS_Web/ |
| eSupport | https://esupport.lmra.gov.bh/ |
| 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* |
| 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: 05-05-2024.