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Change of Occupation for Golden/ Platinum Visa Holders

Through this service, employers can apply to change the occupation the of Golden/ Platinum visa holders and keep their golden/ platinum visa at the same time.

Service Conditions

Required Documents

Change of Occupation for Golden/ Platinum Visa Holders Required Documents
No. Document Document Type
1 Employment contract (Provided that it contains Arabic language) Original
2 Approval from the concerned entity for specialized occupations (Medical occupations, educational occupations and engineers) Original

Process Description

Physical Location

  1. Download Permit/ Service Application Form PDF (1.39 MB) and fill in the required information.
  2. Submit the application form at the Client's Services counters.
  3. Once the application is submitted, it will be transferred for verification.
  4. You can check the application status (whether it has been approved or rejected) by:
  5. If the application is approved, the change of occupation fees will be added to the establishment’s monthly invoice which can be paid via the Expat Management System (EMS) or by visiting one of  the accredited banks.

eService (eSupport function) via the Expat Management System (EMS)

  1. 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).
  2. Once the application is applied, you will be informed via the e-ticket that it has been transferred for verification.
  3. You can check the application status (whether it has been approved or rejected) by:
  4. If the application is approved, the change of occupation fees will be added to the establishment’s monthly invoice which can be paid via the Expat Management System (EMS) or by visiting one of  the accredited banks.

Fees

Processing Time

Service Access

Change of Occupation for Golden/ Platinum Visa Holders 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
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*
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.

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