Issuance of Certificate of Previous Passports Data for the Deceased

 

Service Description: This certificate is provided to complete inheritance procedures or similar cases, or to add or change the surname of the deceased’s children.

 

Conditions to Obtain the Service:

• The request must be submitted by one of the children or a legal representative
• Acceptance of the request may be subject to approval from the Legal Affairs in case of missing documents
• Access through the electronic key on the (NPRA-Bahrain) website

 

Documents:

Official website:

• A letter addressed to the Directorate of Nationality, Passports, and Residence
• A copy of the official power of attorney
• A copy of the Sharia inheritance document
• A copy of the deceased’s passport
• A copy of the applicant’s ID card
• A copy of the deceased’s identity card
• A copy of the death certificate
• Authorization from the applicant to the person submitting the request

 

NPRA-Bahrain Mobile App:

• No documents required

 

Processing Time:

• Three (3) working days

 

How to Obtain the Service:

Official website:

• Log in to the Directorate of Nationality, Passports, and Residence website
• Select the department and service type, then fill in the required fields
• Attach all required documents
• If your request is accepted, you will receive an SMS and email containing the payment link
• You will receive an SMS on your mobile phone with the balance number confirming the payment
• Once the certificate is ready, it will be sent via email

 

NPRA-Bahrain website:

• Download the NPRA-Bahrain application on your phone
• Log in using the electronic key (e-key)
• Choose the service type (Issue Certificate) and follow these 4 steps:

1. Request: Applicant (personal), choose certificate type, enter certificate details and declaration
2. Attachments: Attach documents if requested
3. Confirmation
4. Payment of 5 Bahraini Dinars

 

Service Channels:

Official website of the Nationality, Passports & Residence Affairs (NPRA).

NPRA-Bahrain Mobile App

 

Service Forms:

• None

 

Service Type:

• Electronic certificate in PDF format

 

Fees:

• 5 BD for application fee
• 10 BD for certificate fee