Bahrain represents a great destination for foreign citizens who want work or start a business in the Middle East. In order to do that, one is required to apply for a residence permit. There are several requirements that must be met in order to immigrate in Bahrain and in most cases, these depend on the reason of the foreign citizen applying for the visa.
If you want to come to this country, you can rely on our immigration lawyers in Bahrain who are at your service with information, but also assistance in obtaining a residence permit. You can also rely on us for company formation services in Bahrain if you plan on coming here for business purposes.
Our immigration lawyers in Bahrain are at the service of foreign clients from all over the world with assistance in the following matters:
If you are interested in moving here based on investments, you can also rely on our specialists who can help you open a company in Bahrain.
In the Middle East, the Kingdom of Bahrain is renowned for its business- and corporate-friendly atmosphere. Bahrain, one of the top GCC nations, offers many opportunities for investments. For both domestic and international investors, including startups, you can rely on us if you want to set up a company in Bahrain.
Just like any other country, Bahrain has specific regulations related to the issuance of various types of visas. These usually come with various requirements under which a foreign citizen can live here for determined periods of time.
Here are the main types of visas available for immigration to Bahrain:
As mentioned above, in most cases, sponsorship is required when moving to this country and our immigration lawyers in Bahrain are at your service with information about the conditions that must be fulfilled by the sponsor.
We offer a wide range of legal services to foreign citizens and investors attracted by the opportunities offered by Bahrain.
One of the fastest and simplest ways of moving to Bahrain is by obtaining a job with a local company through which the employment visa is secured.
The processing of the visa starts once the Bahrain employer files the following information and documents with the Labor Market Regulatory Authority:
It is good to know that a foreign employee can bring close relatives (children, spouses, parents) based on family visas.
Our immigration lawyers in Bahrain can offer more information about the steps related to obtaining an employment visa.
Bahrain has made various changes to its immigration rules in order to welcome foreign citizens traveling here. One of these changes is the introduction of the electronic visa system, also known as the E-visa which can be obtained by citizens of 116 countries.
Through the electronic visa system, foreign citizens enter Bahrain be applying directly on the internet for the visa which enables one to stay in the country for a maximum period of one month.
The E-visa can be used by those who come to Bahrain for tourism or for starting a business and want to be here for the duration of the formalities.
Here are the main conditions to obtain an E-visa for Bahrain:
The electronic visa has simplified a lot the procedure of entering Bahrain. However, if you want to stay here for longer period of time, we kindly advise on discussing with our immigration lawyers in Bahrain for more information.
Just like other Arabic countries, in certain situations, one needs a sponsor when immigrating to Bahrain. This requirement is available when applying for a residence or work permit.
If in the case of the work permit, the employer can act as a sponsor for the foreign employee, when interested in a residence visa for Bahrain, self-sponsorship is available. Also, if one does not meet the self-sponsorship requirements, an organization approved by the government can become the applicant’s sponsor. Travel agencies or even hotels in which the foreign citizen will be accommodated can act as a sponsor based on the incoming ticket.
However, it is worth noting that Bahrain does not have stringent rules when it comes to self-sponsorship which is why this one of the most selected option by those who come here for long-term stays.
Self-sponsorship is available for foreign citizens moving to Bahrain for private reasons, but also for investors. The requirements are different for each category of immigrant.
For those immigrating to Bahrain for personal reasons, such as retirement, the following conditions and documents are required:
In the case of investors, the personal documents that need to be prepared are the same, however, those who come here in order to set up a business must submit the company’s Articles of Association that must indicate the foreign citizen’s contribution to the share capital is at least 100,000 BD. Also, a fixed deposit of 15,000 BD is required, alongside proof of legal source of regular income of at least 500 BD per month.
Those who are interested in moving here can rely on our immigration lawyers in Bahrain for tailored assistance.
Foreign entrepreneurs have the option of self-sponsorship through which they can relocate to Bahrain based on investment in real estate. In their case, the visa processing steps are completed directly with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Among the conditions for immigration to Bahrain through a self-sponsored residence permit are the following:
Other important requirements to consider are for the applicant to not work in the private or public sectors in Bahrain and for the property to be located in touristic areas. Among these, the most appreciated are the Amwaj Islands, the Durrat Al Bahrain Bay and Danat Howar Areas.
The Bahrain legislation has suffered various changes in the last years, all meant to ease immigration procedure. This why before coming here, you can discuss your options with our immigration lawyers in Bahrain who can provide updated information.
We can work together in finding the most suitable option that enables you to come here and engage in the activity you are interested or simply retire and live in one of the most beautiful Arabic countries.
Our immigration lawyers in Bahrain are at your service for consultancy in choosing a residence permit and preparing the application file, however, we can also assist those who want to open companies here and choose this immigration pathway.
Moving to Bahrain is not complicated if all the formalities are completed as required by the authorities, which is where our immigration lawyers can help. Preparing and verifying all the conditions are met is what our specialists can do to help you encounter no problems.
For assistance in moving here, please contact our immigration lawyers in Bahrain.