Work / Immigration visa · Taiwan, Province of China to Bahrain

Work Visa (Employment Visa)

Embassy required

Maximum stay
730 days
Processing time
5-14 business days
Fee
$195 USD (1 year) / $390 USD (2 years)
Validity
1-2 years, renewable
Entry
Multiple entry

All non-Bahraini (non-GCC) nationals intending to work in Bahrain must have a valid work visa sponsored by an employer registered with the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA). GCC nationals have freedom of movement for employment.

Eligibility

  • Employment

    Must have confirmed job offer from LMRA-registered employer in Bahrain

    Required status: Confirmed employment from LMRA-registered employer

Documents you need

  • Passport

    Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6

  • Photo

    Count: 2; Specifications: Passport-size photographs

  • Police clearance

    Validity months: 6

  • Academic transcript

    Provide academic records for the course, qualification or training route.

    Must be notarized: Yes; Must be translated: No

How to apply

  1. Document submission

    Employee submits passport, photographs, medical certificate, police clearance, and educational certificates

  2. Fee payment

    Employer pays BHD 195 for 1-year or BHD 390 for 2-year work permit

  3. Processing wait

    LMRA processes work visa application, typically 5 days but may take up to 2 weeks

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