Key Points
- The government of Bahrain will digitize the issuance of
residence permits with the stated goal to simplify travel
procedures
Overview
The government of Bahrain will allow eligible individuals to obtain a
digital residence permit instead of a physical
residence permit sticker. The electronic residence permit will
contain a QR code that, once scanned, will provide information on
the individual's stay and permissions.
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What are the Changes?
The government of Bahrain will begin to issue digital residence
permits to eligible individuals. Previously, holders of a Bahraini
residence permit were required to obtain a residence permit sticker
that was stamped into their passport. The government stated that
this change would help to simplify immigration requirements in
the country.
