Bahrain Clarifies Dependent Child Residence Permit Requirements

• Bahrain released new information on key eligibility, documentation and processing requirements for employers sponsoring residence permits for employees’ dependent children.  

Dependent Child Residence Permit Requirements 

On Sept. 10, 2026, Bahrain’s Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) released updated information on the Dependants Residency Permit (Children) service, which enables employers to obtain residence permits for the dependent children of eligible foreign employees up to age 24.  

Key Requirements 

The latest government guidance clarifies the following key requirements: 

• The sponsoring employee must earn a minimum monthly net salary of BHD 400.
• Dependent children must generally be under 24 years of age.
• Applications for dependents over age 24 are handled by the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA).
• Dependents who are already in Bahrain must hold a valid visa or permit at the time of application.
• Applicants must submit a valid passport, health insurance certificate and attested birth certificate, as well as any required parental consent, custody or supporting family documents, where applicable. 

Fees and Processing 

• Service fee: BHD 90 
• Administrative fee: BHD 5 

LMRA estimates processing times of three working days, with additional government review potentially extending processing to seven working days.  

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