Labour Market Regulatory Authority
Changing the Occupation of the Registered Worker
Through this service, the registered worker can be permitted to change his/ her occupation.
Service Conditions
- The registered worker should have a valid registered worker permit.
- The registered worker should not have any administrative offences.
Required Documents
| No. | Document | Document Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Worker Permit Service Form PDF (1.33 MB) - (change of Occupation) | Copy |
| 2 | Skilled Certificates or Approval letter/ no-objection certificate from the relevant authority for certain occupations (specialized occupations only) | Copy |
Process Description
- Filling in the Registered Worker Permit Service Form PDF (1.33 MB) by the worker with his/ her signature and submitting it to the centre by attaching all the required documents after submitting the old card.
- Must attach a copy of the Skilled Certificates or Approval letter/ no-objection certificate from the relevant authority for certain occupations (specialized occupations only).
Legal Regulations
Fees
- Work card fee: BHD 5.
Payment Methods
| Payment Method | |
|---|---|
| SADAD online payment and all Kiosks in various areas, the Kiosks are also available in: |  |
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Processing Time
- Two working days.
Service Access
| expat.services@lmra.gov.bh | |
| Contact Centre | +973 17103103 |
Application Forms/ Useful Documents
Registered Worker Permit Service Form PDF (1.33 MB)
Last Update: 04-12-2024.