Renewal of the Work Permit for Golden/ Platinum Visa Holders
Through this service, employers will be able to renew the work permit for Golden/ Platinum visa holders 6 months prior to its expiry. It can be renewed for 1 year only.
Required Documents
No. | Document | Document Type |
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1 | Permit/ Service Application Form PDF (1.39 MB) | Copy
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Process Description
Physical Location
- Download Permit/ Service Application Form PDF (1.39 MB) and fill in the required information.
- Note: Expatriate employee declaration section in the form must be signed by the employee.
- Submit the application form along with the required documents at the Client's Services counters.
- Once the application is submitted, LMRA employee will inform the client that he/ she will need to pay the the admin fees (Either on counter by using the Point of Sale (POS) machine, or via his E-Key on Expat Management System (EMS).
- Upon completion of the admin fees payment, the application will be transferred for verification.
- You can check the application status (whether it has been approved or rejected) by:
- Calling LMRA's call centre on +973 17506055.
- If the application is approved, you need to pay the work permit fees via the Expat Management System (EMS) or by visiting one of the accredited banks.
eService (eSupport function) via the Expat Management System (EMS)
- Download and fill out the Permit/ Service Application Form PDF (1.39 MB) and submit your request via the eSupport function on the Expat Management System (EMS) by attaching the required form in JPEG format (Does not exceed 150 KB).
- Note: Expatriate employee declaration section in the form must be signed by the employee.
- Once the application is applied, you will be informed via the e-ticket that it is awaiting admin fees payment.
- Upon completion of the admin fees payment, the application will be transferred for verification.
- You can check the application status (whether it has been approved or rejected) by:
- Calling LMRA's call centre on +973 17506055.
- If the application is approved, you need to pay the work permit fees via the Expat Management System (EMS) or by visiting one of the accredited banks.
- Upon completion of the admin fees payment, and If you would like to receive the renewal certificate, kindly open a new ticket via the eSupport function in the Expat Management System (EMS).
Legal Regulations
Fees
- Service fee: BHD 172.
- Admin fee: BHD 5.
Processing Time
- 3 working days.
Service Access
Service Counter | Headquarters, Mina Salman, Seef Mall - Al Muharraq and Riffa - Buhair |
EMS system | https://www.lmra.gov.bh/EMS_Web/ |
Contact Centre | +973 17506055 |
We are Happy to Serve you in Any of the Following Branches:
Branches | Working Days | Working Times | Service Access (Appointment/ Walk in) |
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LMRA Main Office - Sanabis | Sunday - Thursday | 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Book an Appointment* |
Mina Salman | Sunday - Thursday | 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Book an Appointment* |
Al Muharraq - Seef Mall (Temporarily Closed) |
Saturday | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Book an Appointment* |
Sunday - Thursday | 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM | ||
Riffa - Buhair | Saturday | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Book an Appointment* |
Sunday - Thursday | 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
* For commercial services only.
Phone Service Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Application Forms/ Useful Documents
Permit/ Service Application Form PDF (1.39 MB)
Last Update: 16-09-2024.