Suspension Of The Flexible Work Permit Scheme 

Key Points

• Bahrain suspended the Flexible Work Permit scheme for all foreign national applicants on 18 October 2022

Overview

The government of Bahrain suspended the Flexible Work Permit scheme for all foreign nationals on 18 October 2022.?The suspension of the permit comes as a result of labor reforms currently taking place throughout the country.

What are the Changes

The government of Bahrain suspended the Flexible Work Permit scheme on 18 October 2022. The Flexible Work Permit, known as the Flexi-Permit, was originally introduced in 2017 to allow foreign nationals to enter the country for work purposes without obtaining sponsorship from an employer.

With the suspension of this permit scheme, the government indicates it intends to dedicate additional efforts to streamlining the immigration process for foreign nationals and introducing new protections for employers in Bahrain.