Request to relinquish the Bahraini nationality

Service Description: 

This service is offered to Bahraini citizens who seek to relinquish their Bahraini nationality

Terms of Service:

• The applicant must present himself in person or apply through his legal representative.
• There is approval to obtain the nationality of a foreign state.

Documents Required:

• A letter addressed to HE the Minister of Interior stating the type of request and the reasons for making it.
• Original & copy of the Bahraini passport.
• Original and copy of the valid ID card.
• Original and copy of the Bahraini marriage certificate. In the event of submitting a foreign marriage certificate, it must be notarised by the authorities concerned in Bahrain.
• A newly-issued employment certificate.
• A certificate issued by the state of which the applicant is seeking to obtain the nationality, stating the approval of his application.
• Original and copy of the birth certificate.
• A power of attorney for proceedings in case the applicant is not attending personally. 

Procedure:

• Apply to the Nationality, Passports & Residence Affairs (Nationality Directorate).
• Fill in the application form and attach the documents required.

Fee:

Fees

Free

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