Bahrain LMRA Sets Six Conditions for Work Permit Renewal

Bahrain's Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) has published a comprehensive guide detailing six conditions for expatriate employees to renew their work permits. The renewal process is managed by employers registered in the LMRA system.

Expatriate employees must complete any required health assessments before permit renewal, regardless of their physical presence in Bahrain. Renewals can be processed for employees based abroad, provided their existing permits remain valid.

A crucial requirement is that the employee's passport must be valid for at least two months. The timing for submitting renewal applications varies: employees on one-year or two-year permits can apply up to six months before expiry, while those on six-month permits may apply up to five months in advance.

Employers have the option to renew permits for six months (BHD 52.5), one year (BHD 105), or two years (BHD 210). Health care fees are charged separately.

Dependants' permits are renewed simultaneously at a flat rate of BHD 90 per dependant.