Introduction Of The Labour Registration Program

Key Points

• Bahrain introduced a new program for renewing expired or cancel work authorization types

Overview

The government of Bahrain introduced a Labour Registration Program for foreign nationals seeking to renew work authorization in the country. Through the program, foreign nationals with expired work permits or work permits that an employer has canceled will be permitted to apply for self-sponsored work permissions that will remain valid for up to two years.

The program also aims to correct foreign national workers' legal status in the country for individuals previously employed under a Flexi work permit.

Foreign nationals with criminal offenses or those on visitor status will not be permitted to apply through the program. Foreign nationals can check eligibility through the Eligibility to Apply Through Registration service.