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Are dependants, such as the spouse or children above 18 years old, allowed to work in the Kingdom of Bahrain?

Spouses' and grown-up children who are on family visa or students' visa are not supposed to work in the Kingdom of Bahrain, unless they change from family visa or student visa to work permit.

However, if the spouse wishes to work and remain as a dependant on their family visa – they could apply for Work Approval for Dependants permit and if approved will be granted a work permit to enable them to work and keep their family permit at the same time.

Please check Work Approval for Dependants service for further details about work permit approval for dependants.

Note: For student Visa who would like to apply for work (Permit should be cancelled first and then applied for work permit visa).

Last Update: Wednesday 6 March 2024


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