Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
1.
How could I apply for NPRA services after the decision of stopping
receiving applicants?
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Applicants could
apply through the website “npra.gov.bh” and select “the directorate services”,
then select the concerned directorate and the application type. They should
read the terms and conditions and the required services. After that, they could
apply through the “Contact Us” system mentioned below by selecting “apply” or
“Other” and follow steps highlighted in the Contact Us system and attach the
form and required documents when applying.
2.
What are the NPRA services? What are the required documents to
apply for services? What are the fees for the services?
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The NPRA listed its’
various directorates services in the homepage of its website “npra.gov.bh” in
the “Directorate Services” icon. After selecting the “Directorate Services” the
concerned directorate and type of service, the terms and conditions and
required documents for the service and the fees would be mentioned.
3.
Could I contact the concerned directorate for further inquiries?
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In case of
inquiries, you can contact the concerned directorate through the following
channels:
- NPRA website
“npra.gov.bh” and select “Contact Us” system on the homepage and then inquiries
and follow the instructions Call 17399764.
4.
How long it takes for the application to be processed?
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The processing of
NPRA services takes no more than 5 working days after providing all
requirements and documents.
5.
Do the fees of the NPRA services vary if they are provided
electronically?
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No, the services
fees are the same as the fees before the decision of stopping receiving
applicants at the NPRA building. To learn more about the service fee, visit the
website “npra.gov.bh”.
6.
How to follow up the status of your application via the website?
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You can follow up
the status of your application by visiting the website “npra.gov.bh” and select
“Contact Us” system in the homepage, then press “Review the Application”, fill
required details and follow the needed steps to know the status of your
request.
7.
How to pay the fees for provided services?
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A link would be sent
via the email and the mobile phone listed in the application that would take
you to the fee payment page.
8.
Would you be notified if you didn’t fulfil the requirements and
documents of the applications or it would be automatically rejected?
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The applicant would
be notified via the email mentioned in the application about the requirements
and documents that should be attached within 5 days from the date of
notification.
9.
How to correct an error after applying?
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The error could be
corrected through the website “npra.gov.bh” and selecting the “Contact Us” on
the homepage.
10. When applying for an extension there are “personal information”,
should the applicant mention the information of the agent or the company?
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“Personal Details”
of the applicants.
Questions related to the Passports Directorate Services
11. How to apply to issue a Bahraini passport for the first time?
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Apply for the
issuance of a Bahraini passport for the first time through the website
“npra.gov.bh” and select “directorate services”, then select the concerned
directorate and the service type. Learn about the required steps, conditions
and documents for the services. You can
apply through the “Contact Us” system mentioned below and follow steps, fulfil
conditions and attach the required documents.
When your request is approved, you will receive a message to pay
the fee and the passport will be provided at the NPRA office in Isa Town. It is
essential to bring the original copies of the attached documents.
12. How to apply for amending the details of the Bahraini passports?
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Apply to amend
details of the Bahraini passport through the website “npra.gov.bh” and select
“Contact Us” system in the homepage and then “Other”. Apply after reading the
terms and conditions and attached the required documents for the services. When your request is approved, you will
receive a message to pay the fee and the passport will be provided at the NPRA
office in Isa Town. It is essential to bring the original copies of the
attached documents.
13. How to apply for a replacement of Bahraini passport?
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Before applying for
the service, ensure that you have the passport and it is not damaged. The
request is applied through the government e-portal “Bahrain.bh” and follow the
application steps and rules.
The passport will be provided at the NPRA office in Isa Town. It is
necessary to provide the original copy of the previous passport.
Questions Related to Visas
and Residence Directorate Services
14. How to receive the entry visa after it is issued?
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The entry visa will
be sent via email which is registered in the application form.
15. Can the stay period of the visiting visa be extended? What is the
extension fee?
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The validity of all
expired visas has been automatically extended to the 21st of October without
fees. You don’t need to apply for extension.
16. What is the required procedure after the end of the visiting visas
of stranded foreigners?
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The validity of all
expired visas has been automatically extended to the 21st of October without
fees. You don’t need to apply for extension.
17. How to extend the stay period of a three-month or one-year visiting
visa?
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The validity of all
expired visas has been automatically extended to the 21st of October without
fees. You don’t need to apply for extension.
18. Because of the suspension of all flights, we have been stranded in
Bahrain. Do we have to pay the fee for extending the visiting visas?
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The validity of all
expired visas has been automatically extended to the 21st of October without
fees. You don’t need to apply for extension.
19. Is it possible to apply for a new multi-entry visa valid for
residents of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia when the previous visa expires?
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Yes, when they are
in Bahrain via website “npra.gov.bh” and select “Contact Us”.
20. How to apply to issue, renew or cancel a residence permit for
individuals working for organizations that are not under the Labor Market
Regulatory Authority?
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Apply via website
“npra.gov.bh” and select “Contact Us”.
21. When the domestic worker - the housemaid - wants to travel and it
is not possible due to the suspension of all flights, do we bear the fees for
renewing the residence permit?
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Kindly provide us
with details about the residence permit (valid- expired- cancelled)
22. How to renew the residence permits of foreigners who are under the
Labor Market Regulatory Authority and who are currently outside the Kingdom of
Bahrain?
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The Labor Market
Regulatory Authority is the concerned organization of renewing work permits and
residence permits of employers investors and their families.
23. How to apply for a dependent visa for those working in Saudi
Arabia?
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Apply via website
“npra.gov.bh” and select “Contact Us”.
24. How to apply for issuing or renewing a residence permit for school
and university students?
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Apply via website
“npra.gov.bh” and select “Contact Us”.
25. How to change the details of the passport of a foreign resident in
the NPRA system in case he issued a new passport?
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Apply for details
update via website “npra.gov.bh” and select “Contact Us”.
26. How to stick the residence permit sticker on the passport of the
resident after the procedures of the Labor Market Regulatory Authority are
finalized?
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Nationality,
Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) will be allocated to provide the
residency permit stickers only from Sunday, August 9 from 8 am to 2 pm NPRA's
Muharraq office.
27. To complete some applications in the Kingdom, there is a need to
show the residence permit issued by the NPRA, as some of those applications
couldn’t be processed without the residence permit fixed in the passport, how
to deal with such situation?
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Nationality,
Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) will be allocated to provide the
residency permit stickers only from Sunday, August 9 from 8 am to 2 pm at
NPRA's Muharraq office.
Questions related to the Nationality Directorate Services
28. How to apply for Bahraini nationality?
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Via the website
“npra.gov.bh” and select “Contact Us” system on the homepage. Print and fill
the form and attached the required documents and apply through “Contact Us” and
select “Service Request” and apply after reading the terms and condition.
Follow the mentioned procedures and attached the form and the documents.
29. How to request for cancelling or postponing the interview for
getting the Bahraini nationality?
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Via the website
“npra.gov.bh” and select “Contact Us” system or calling the Nationality
Directorate on 17399759.