Family visas
Bahraini Dependants Residency Permit
A residence permit allowing an expatriate worker to sponsor a spouse and children to live with them in Bahrain.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
Salary threshold (BHD 400), fees (BHD 90/5) and the age-24 cut-off are from LMRA search summaries — reconfirm the current values directly on the official LMRA pages.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Bahrain government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Dependants Residency Permit
- Route type
- Family / dependant residence permit
- Who can sponsor
- Expatriate employees meeting the minimum salary condition
- Minimum sponsor salary
- At least BHD 400 per month registered with the SIO
- Per LMRA service summary — reconfirm on the official page
- Dependants covered
- Spouse and children (children typically up to age 24); older dependants and parents/siblings via NPRA
- Reconfirm age rules on the official page
- Indicative fees
- Around BHD 90 service fee plus BHD 5 admin per dependant
- Cited from the LMRA summary — reconfirm on the official page
Who it is for
- Expatriate workers who want their spouse and children to live with them in Bahrain
- Residents seeking to sponsor parents or siblings (handled via NPRA)
Requirements
- Sponsor holding a valid Bahrain work permit and residence
- Sponsor meeting the minimum salary registered with the SIO
- Proof of relationship (marriage and birth certificates) as required
- Valid passports for each dependant
How to apply
- Confirm the sponsor meets the salary and eligibility conditions
- Apply for the spouse/children dependants permit through the LMRA
- Use the NPRA route for dependants outside the standard LMRA categories
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.