Applying for Bahraini Nationality

This service is provided to residents wishing to acquire Bahraini citizenship

Applicant or legal representative must be located inside the Kingdom of Bahrain to submit the application online
An Arab applicant must have lived in Bahrain legally and consecutively for 10 years. For non-Arabs the period is 20 years
The applicant must have a good command of Arabic language
The applicant should own a property that is registered under his name in the Survey & Land Registration Bureau
The applicant should be a person of good conduct
Mentally competent

Bahrain citizenship application form
Letter addressed to His Majesty the King expressing the desire to obtain Bahraini nationality
Copy of CPR reader
Copy of current passport or travel document
Copy of birth certificate
Certified copy of marriage certificate, legalized by the Embassy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Proof of marriage certificate issuance or legalization
Document containing ID card data of spouse and children
Official certificate for applicants with dual or triple name passport format
Original and copy of nationality certificate
Certificate from Survey & Land Registration Bureau confirming property ownership
Health fitness certificate
Certificate from Commercial Registration office for business applicants
Education certificates or letter from Ministry of Education
Copies of all passports as proof of residency continuity
Employment certificate from workplace and Social Insurance Organization, valid for up to 3 months