Request for permission to retain the original nationality.

Service Description:

This service is offered to the Bahrainis with dual nationality.

Terms of Service:

• The applicant must present himself in person or apply through his legal representative.

Documents Required:

• Letter addressed to HE the Minister of Interior stating the type of request and the reasons for it.
• Original & copy of the Bahraini and foreign passports.
• Original & copy of valid ID card.
• Original & copy of the Bahraini marriage certificate issued by a court in Bahrain. In the event of submitting a foreign marriage certificate, it must be notarised by the authorities concerned Bahrain.
• A newly-issued employment certificate.
• Certificate from the state of which the applicant holds the nationality, stating the date of obtaining the same and how it was obtained.
• Original & copy of the birth certificate.
• Power of attorney for proceedings in case the applicant is not attending them personally. 

Procedure:

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

Fee: 

Fees

Free

• Form
• ِApply via the website