Bahrain LMRA Sets Conditions for Foreign Workers' Spouse Residency

The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) in Bahrain has established four conditions for employers seeking to apply for Dependents Residency Permits for the spouses of their foreign workers. Firstly, the applicant must be registered in the LMRA system as an authorized or responsible party associated with the relevant Commercial Registration (CR) or Unit.

Secondly, the expatriate employee must have a monthly net income of at least BHD 400, as verified by the Social Insurance Organisation (SIO). Thirdly, if the dependent spouse is already in Bahrain on a visit visa or another permit, that permit must be valid at the time of application.

Lastly, any dependent with a previous personal number must enter that number in the application rather than leaving it blank or submitting a new one. Applications submitted directly to the LMRA are processed within three working days, while those routed through cooperative entities take up to seven working days.