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🇧🇭 Bahrain

Golden Residency Visa

Premium 10-year renewable residency program launched in 2022 and updated in 2025. Multiple pathways: real estate investment (BHD 130,000 minimum, reduced from BHD 200,000), skilled professionals (5+ years in Bahrain, BHD 2,000+ monthly salary), retirees (BHD 2,000+ pension for residents, BHD 4,000+ for non-residents), and exceptional talent (entrepreneurs, researchers, artists). No minimum stay requirement. Allows employment with any employer, family sponsorship including parents (rare in Gulf), and provides pathway to permanent residency. Processing takes 6-8 working days.

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Processing Time

6-8 working days

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Cost

BHD 300 issuance fee

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Duration

10 years, renewable indefinitely

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Work Rights

Can work for any employer in Bahrain

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Renewability

Indefinite renewal as long as eligibility criteria maintained

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1Property investment: BHD 130,000+ in real estate (no mortgage)
  • 2OR Skilled professional: 5+ years in Bahrain, BHD 2,000+ avg monthly salary
  • 3OR Retiree (resident): 15+ years work in Bahrain, BHD 2,000+ pension
  • 4OR Retiree (non-resident): BHD 4,000+ monthly pension
  • 5OR Exceptional talent: Proven achievements in business, research, arts, or innovation
  • 6Valid passport
  • 7Clean criminal record

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