Labour Market Regulatory Authority
Permanent Domestic Employees Ceiling Application Increase for Bahraini Employer
Through this service the employer or the person who will act on his behalf (1st degree relative, or by official power of attorney, or through an authorized clearance office or employment office, or through an electronic authorization) may apply to increase the ceiling for number of work permits allowed for the domestic employees.
This Service Applies For the Following Categories:
| No. | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cook | Cook |
| 2 | Cook (Assistant) | Cook (Assistant) |
| 3 | Cook (Private Houses) | Cook (Private Houses) |
| 4 | Waiter (Private Service) | Waiter (Private Service) |
| 5 | Private Chauffeur | Private Chauffeur |
| 6 | Servant | Housemaid |
| 7 | Yachtsman | Nursemaid |
| 8 | Concierge in Private Residence | - |
| 9 | Gardener (House) | - |
Service Conditions
- To verify that the applicant is the employer or the person who will act on his behalf (1st degree relative, or by official power of attorney, or through an authorized clearance office or employment office, or through an electronic authorization).
Required Documents
| No. | Document | Document Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ceiling Increase Request for Domestic Workers PDF (689 KB) | Original |
| 2 | Salary certificate (In case the salary data is not available for military employees or for whom fixed income data received electronically from the Social Insurance Organization (SIO) is not available) | Copy |
| 3 | For business owners, a bank statement showing the applicant's income during the past three months at least | Copy |
| 4 | For real-estate and apartment owners, attach address cards or property ownership documents accompanied by valid rental leases | Copy |
| 5 | ID card of the employer or any document that identifies him along with his signature | Copy |
| 6 | Two Identification documents that prove the identity of the employer along with his signature dated no longer than 30 days before the submission of the application, in case the application is submitted via a recruitment offices | Copy |
| 7 | ID card of the applicant or any other document that proves his identity and contains his signature (In case of authorization) | Copy |
| 8 | In case of present of supporters provide the IDs of the supporters and their signatures in the application form | Copy |
Process Description
- Personal attendance by the employer or the person who will act on his behalf.
- Provide LMRA with the required documents.
- Upon approval, the employer may apply for new work permit for domestic employees.
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
Ceiling Increase Request for Domestic Workers PDF (689 KB)
Last Update: 20-03-2024.