Labour Market Regulatory Authority
Domestic Employee Change of Occupation
Through this service the domestic employer may change the occupation of the domestic employee.
This Service Applies For the Following Categories:
| No. | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nurse (General) | Nurse (General) |
| 2 | Cook | Cook |
| 3 | Cook (Assistant) | Cook (Assistant) |
| 4 | Cook (Private Houses) | Cook (Private Houses) |
| 5 | Waiter (Private Service) | Waiter (Private Service) |
| 6 | Private Chauffeur | Private Chauffeur |
| 7 | Servant | Housemaid |
| 8 | Yachtsman | Nursemaid |
| 9 | Concierge in Private Residence | - |
| 10 | Gardener (House) | - |
Special Conditions
- Obtaining Nurse (General) profession requires the employee to have a license to practice the profession from National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA).
- Obtaining Yachtsman profession requires providing LMRA with ownership of the yacht.
Required Documents
| No. | Document | Document Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Domestic Expatriate Employees Work Permit Application / Cancellation Form PDF (1.43 MB) | Original |
| 2 | Employer's ID card any other document that proves his identity and contains his signature | Copy |
| 3 | Applicant's ID card or any other document that proves his identity and contains his signature (In case of authorization) | Copy |
| 4 | In case of changing the profession request to a nurse, the employee must have a license to practice the profession from National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA). | Copy |
| 5 | In case of changing the profession request to a yachtsman, LMRA must be provided with the ownership of the yacht | Copy |
Process Description
- Attendance in person at any of the LMRA branches by the employer or the person who will act on his behalf with all the required documents.
Service Fees
- BHD 10.
Processing Time
- 3 working days.
We are Happy to Serve you in Any of the Following Branches:
| Branches | Working Days | Working Times | Service Access (Appointment/ Walk in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| LMRA Main Office - Sanabis | Sunday - Thursday | 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Book an Appointment*/ Walk in |
| Mina Salman | Sunday - Thursday | 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Book an Appointment |
| Al Muharraq - Seef Mall | Saturday | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Walk in |
| Sunday - Thursday | 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM | ||
| Riffa - Buhair | Saturday | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Book an Appointment*/ Walk in |
| Sunday - Thursday | 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
* If you want to make an appointment, you can schedule the appointment through the Appointment Management System.
Application Forms/ Useful Documents
Domestic Expatriate Employees Work Permit Application / Cancellation Form PDF (1.43 MB)
For more information and inquiries, please contact the Labour Market Regulatory Authority's call centre: +973 17506055
Last Update: 20-03-2024.