Worker Registration Mechanism in Labour Registration Centres
Service Description
The service of issuing a permit to practice a professional activity (Registered Worker) and obtaining a work card by submitting the application through the approved Labour Registration Centres.
Registration Process
- Worker applies for an application to obtain the permit at the approved Labour Registration Centres.
- The Labour Registration Centre submits a permit application to the Labour Market Regulatory Authority.
- Labour Market Regulatory Authority evaluates and audits the applications.
- The application is transferred to the Information and eGovernment Authority and Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) for verification.
- Once the application is ready for payment, an SMS will be sent to wokers registered contact number to process the payment.
- Payment may be made by the Registered Worker for the prescribed fees at:
Registered Worker Payment Methods Payment Method SADAD online payment and all Kiosks in various areas, the Kiosks are also available in: Cash payment:
Online payment channels:
Required Documents
- Filled application form PDF (1.33 MB) by the worker.
- Copy of the worker's passport (must be valid).
- Official recent bank account certificate that includes the International Bank Account Number (IBAN) (if available).
- Certificate and professional qualifications approved by the applicant's embassy (If applicable).
How to verify the Eligibility of Worker to Join the Labour Registration Centre
- Through the Verification of Eligibility to Join Labour Registration Program page on the Labour Market Regulatory Authority's website.
- Sending a text message containing your ID (CPR) number to +973 33150150
- Calling the Expatriate Services Call Centre +973 17103103
Registered Worker Permit Renewal
The registered worker can renew his/her application 6 months prior to the expiration date and has the option to renew for 6 months, one year or two years.
Registered Worker Permit Fees
Fees for registered worker services provided by LMRA are collected as follows:
Serial No. | Period | Total Initial Registration | Total Renewal |
---|---|---|---|
No. | Six Months | BHD 256 | BHD 96 |
1 | Permit Issuance | BHD 50 | BHD 50 |
2 | Health Insurance | BHD 36 | BHD 36 |
3 | Residency Extension* | BHD 15 | 0 |
4 | Ticket Insurance* | BHD 150 | 0 |
5 | Work Card | BHD 5 | BHD 5 |
6 | Admin Fees | BHD 5** | BHD 5 |
No. | One Year | BHD 342 | BHD 182 |
1 | Permit Issuance | BHD 100 | BHD 100 |
2 | Health Insurance | BHD 72 | BHD 72 |
3 | Residency Extension* | BHD 15 | 0 |
4 | Ticket Insurance* | BHD 150 | 0 |
5 | Work Card | BHD 5 | BHD 5 |
6 | Admin Fees | BHD 5** | BHD 5 |
No. | Two Years | BHD 514 | BHD 354 |
1 | Permit Issuance | BHD 200 | BHD 200 |
2 | Health Insurance | BHD 144 | BHD 144 |
3 | Residency Extension* | BHD 15 | 0 |
4 | Ticket Insurance* | BHD 150 | 0 |
5 | Work Card | BHD 5 | BHD 5 |
6 | Admin Fees | BHD 5** | BHD 5 |
*One-time payment upon issuance.
**Paid at the time of submitting the application.
Other Fees
No. | Period | Monthly Fees |
---|---|---|
1 | Six Months | BHD 15 |
2 | One Year | |
3 | Two Years |
Additional Information
- Monthly fees late payment fines: BHD 5 for each month for which the monthly fee is not paid, with a maximum of BHD 15.
Application Forms/ Useful Documents
Registered Worker Permit Service Form PDF (1.33 MB)