Residential Visas

The Bahrain Golden Residency Visa via property investment is a streamlined pathway to a 10-year, renewable residence permit, designed to attract long-term foreign capital. To qualify, an investor must own one or more properties in Bahrain with a minimum total purchase value of BHD 130,000 (Bahraini Dinars), equivalent to £260,000 / $340,000. This investment route offers the holder significant benefits, including the freedom to work, unlimited entry and exit privileges, the ability to sponsor their entire family (spouse, children, and parents) for residency and full business ownership rights in most sectors, positioning Bahrain as a highly competitive and attractive hub for long-term settlement within the Gulf region.

The Bahrain Golden Residency Visa offers distinct paths for professionals and retirees.

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For Professionals, eligibility requires current residency in Bahrain for a minimum of five years, maintaining an average monthly basic salary of at least BHD 2,000 per month, equivalent to £4,000/$5,300.

For Retirees, the criteria depend on residency status: Resident Retirees must have worked in Bahrain for at least 15 years and receive an average monthly pension of BHD 2,000, equivalent to £4,000/$5,300) or more, while Non-Resident Retirees can qualify by demonstrating a higher average monthly pension exceeding BHD 4,000 per month, equivalent to £8,000 / $10,500.

All successful applicants across these categories receive a 10-year, renewable residency permit with the right to work, full business ownership and family sponsorship.

The Investor Visa, is a popular route for foreign entrepreneurs to gain residency by establishing a business in Bahrain. This visa is directly linked to the individual's incorporation & ownership of a legally registered Bahraini company, which can demonstrating a legitimate and active business operation. This visa grants the holder the ability to live in Bahrain, manage their business with 100% foreign ownership (in most sectors), and sponsor their family members. It is typically issued for an initial duration of 1-2 years and is renewable for longer terms, including five or ten years, provided the underlying business remains compliant and operational. There is no minimum paid-up capital required. Ideal for remote workers-Nomads and investors seeking a cost-effective Gulf residency without local sponsorship.

Bahrain offers a residency permit pathway for foreign nationals through a combination of property ownership and income, designed to attract long-term residents and investors. Under this route, an applicant may qualify by owning residential property in Bahrain valued at a minimum of BHD 50,000 ($135,000) together with evidence of a stable minimum monthly income of BHD 500 ($1,350), demonstrating the ability to support living expenses in the Kingdom. This permit allows the holder to legally reside in Bahrain, with renewability, subject to continued property ownership and income requirements and provides a practical option for retirees, remote workers-Nomads and investors seeking a cost-effective Gulf residency without local sponsorship.