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Joining residence for a foreign wife of a Bahraini | - Service application form (when applying at service centers only).
- A copy of the identity card of the applicant or the authorized person (when applying at service centers only).
- A copy of the guarantor’s identity card.
- A copy of the wife’s passport valid for more than 6 months.
- A copy of the marriage contract issued by the Sharia courts of the Kingdom of Bahrain or any other country, subject to authentication. (In case of renewal).
- The administration has the right at any time to request the attachment of any other documents or data it deems necessary.
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Golden Residence for a retired non-resident foreigner | - A clear copy of the passport valid for more than 6 months.
- A clear copy of a valid health insurance certificate in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
- A clear copy of proof of the applicant’s basic pension, which must be BD 4,000 or more.
- A clear copy of the previous residence (if any).
- A clear copy of the applicant’s bank statement for 6 months.
- The administration has the right at any time to request the attachment of any other documents or data it deems necessary.
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Golden Residence for a foreigner who owns real estate in the Kingdom of Bahrain | - Service request form A clear copy of the passport valid for more than 6 months.
- A clear copy of the ownership document stating that the value of the real estate owned by the foreigner in his name is not less than BD 200,000.
- A clear copy of a valid health insurance certificate in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
- A clear copy of the previous residence for new applications (if any).
- The administration has the right at any time to request the attachment of any other documents or data it deems necessary.
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Golden Residence for a foreigner with talents | - A clear copy of Passport valid for more than 6 months.
- A clear copy of a certificate proving that the applicant is a talented person (such as academics, athletes, entrepreneurs, inventors, artists and authors who have won international awards and their counterparts).
- A clear copy of a valid health insurance certificate in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
- A clear copy of a six-month bank statement for the applicant.
- A copy of the previous residence (if any).
- The administration has the right at any time to request the attachment of any other documents or data it deems necessary.
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Golden Residence for foreigners residing in the Kingdom of Bahrain (employee/retired). | - A clear copy of a passport valid for more than 6 months.
- A clear copy of proof of the applicant’s basic salary, which must be BD 2,000 or more.
- A clear copy of a six-month bank statement for the applicant.
- A clear copy of a valid health insurance certificate in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
- The administration has the right at any time to request the attachment of any other documents or data it deems necessary.
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Golden Residence for dependents | - Service application form (when applying at service centers only).
- A copy of the identity card of the applicant or the authorized person (when applying at service centers only).
- Pledge not to marry the daughter / Pledge not to work the son over 24 years old. (In case of renewal).
- A copy of the applicant’s passport valid for more than 6 months.
- Please attach a copy of the family information page or any other additional information.
- The administration has the right at any time to request the attachment of any other documents or data it deems necessary.
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Joining residence for first-degree relatives of a resident foreigner (father/mother/husband/children over 24 years old). | - Service application form (when applying at service centers only).
- A copy of the identity card of the applicant or the authorized person (when applying at service centers only).
- A copy of the wife’s passport valid for more than 6 months. (Please attach a copy of the family information page or any other additional information.
- A copy of the resident’s salary insurance issued by a government agency or its equivalent for the private sector), the General Organization for Social Insurance (provided that the monthly salary is not less than 1000 dinars. (In case of renewal).
- A copy of the applicant’s health insurance.
- A pledge not to allow children to marry.
- The administration has the right at any time to request the attachment of any other documents or data it deems necessary.
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Enrollment residence for educational institutions | - Service application form (when applying at service centers only)
- A copy of the applicant’s or authorized person’s ID card. (When applying at service centers only).
- A student’s passport valid for more than 6 months. (Please attach a copy of the family information page or any other additional information).
- A copy of the student’s enrollment letter at the educational institution.
- The administration has the right at any time to request the attachment of any other documents or data it deems necessary.
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Enrollment residence for first-degree relatives of Bahrainis (father, mother, husband, children). | - Service application form (when applying at service centers only)
- A copy of the applicant’s or authorized person’s ID card (when applying at service centers only).
- A copy of Applicant’s passport valid for more than 6 months.
- A copy of the guarantor’s Bahraini citizenship ID card.
- A copy of the foreign husband’s passport valid for more than 6 months.
- A copy of the marriage contract. (In case of renewal)
- A copy of the applicant’s health insurance.
- The administration has the right at any time to request the attachment of any other documents or data it deems necessary.
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Residence permit for foreign companies Service application form. | - A copy of the authorized person’s ID card. Passport of the applicant. (Please attach a copy of the family information page or any other additional information).
- A copy of the Gulf guarantor’s letter certified by the commercial and industrial authority in one of the Gulf countries. (In case of renewal).
- A copy of the head of the family’s residence in one of the Gulf countries. (In case of renewal).
- A copy of the valid company registration certificate in one of the Gulf countries. (In case of renewal).
- A copy of the residential lease contract in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
- The administration has the right at any time to request the attachment of any other documents or data it deems necessary.
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Residence permit for a foreign Gulf citizen’s wife | - Service application form (when applying at service centers only)
- A copy of the applicant’s or authorized person’s ID card (when applying at service centers only).
- A copy of the guarantor’s ID card.
- A copy of the wife’s passport valid for more than 6 months. (Please attach a copy of the family information page or any other additional information).
- A copy of the marriage contract issued by the courts of the Kingdom of Bahrain.
- Sharia or any other country, subject to authentication. (In case of renewal).
- The administration has the right at any time to request the attachment of any other documents or data it deems necessary.
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Residence for personal sponsorship with return visa. | - A clear copy of the passport.
- A clear copy of the identity card.
- A certificate of good conduct and behavior. A copy of the lease contract and electricity bill.
- A certified copy of the company’s articles of association to prove that he is a partner or owner of one of the industrial, commercial, tourism, medical, educational, training, or other companies. His share must not be less than (BD 100,000).
- A valid health insurance certificate issued by the Kingdom of Bahrain.
- The applicant must have a legitimate and stable source of income sufficient to support him and his dependents, not less than five hundred BD (BD 500).
- A copy of the commercial register. A copy of the previous residence for new applications.
- A bank statement for the applicant for the last 3 months.
- A bank statement in the name of the company for the last 3 months.
- The administration has the right at any time to request the attachment of any other documents or data it deems necessary.
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Residence for personal sponsorship with return visa – for foreigners | - A clear copy of the passport.
- A clear copy of the ID card.
- A certificate of good conduct and behavior.
- A copy of the rental contract and electricity bill.
- A certificate proving retirement from the government or private sector or from one of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries for a period of not less than 15 years.
- A valid health insurance certificate issued by the Kingdom of Bahrain. The applicant must have a legitimate and stable source of income sufficient to support him and his dependents, not less than five hundred BD (500 / BD).
- A copy of the previous residence for new applications.
- A statement from the Social Insurance Authority showing the years of service.
- A bank statement for the applicant for the last 3 months.
- The administration has the right at any time to request the attachment of any other documents or data it deems necessary.
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