Residence & citizenship
Bahraini Golden Residency Visa
Long-term renewable residency for property owners, high earners, retirees and recognised talent.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
Investment, salary, pension and residence thresholds (BHD 130,000; BHD 2,000; BHD 4,000; 5/15 years) are from official/programme summaries and must be reconfirmed on goldenresidency.gov.bh before publishing exact figures.
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.
- Official name
- Bahrain Golden Residency Visa
- Route type
- Long-term renewable residence (self-sponsored)
- Authority
- NPRA (goldenresidency.gov.bh)
- Property route
- Own Bahrain property with a personal share value of at least BHD 130,000
- Per goldenresidency.gov.bh — reconfirm current threshold
- Resident/professional route
- 5 years' continuous residence with average monthly basic salary of at least BHD 2,000
- Per goldenresidency.gov.bh — reconfirm
- Retiree route
- Pension/income thresholds (e.g. ~BHD 2,000 pension after 15 years' work, or ~BHD 4,000 income with 5 years' residence)
- Per goldenresidency.gov.bh — reconfirm exact figures
Who it is for
- Property owners meeting the minimum investment value
- Long-term skilled residents meeting the salary and residence conditions
- Retirees meeting the pension or income thresholds
- Highly talented individuals recognised by a relevant Bahraini authority
Requirements
- Meeting the criteria for one of the eligible categories (property, salary/residence, retirement or talent)
- Valid passport and supporting evidence (title deeds, salary/pension records, or recognition of talent)
- Meeting NPRA conditions and clearances
What you can do
- Reside long-term in Bahrain on a renewable basis without employer sponsorship
- Sponsor eligible family members subject to the programme's rules
How to apply
- Identify which Golden Residency category you qualify under
- Gather the evidence for that category (property, income, retirement or talent recognition)
- Apply through the official Golden Residency portal or NPRA channels
- Await assessment and issue of the residency
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.