Replacement of Passport Abroad

Description of Service

Citizens living abroad have the opportunity to renew their expired passports through this service

Required Terms of the Service

• Applications must be submitted in person or by an authorized person
• Provide a letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that includes the applicant's information
• Passport must not be lost or damaged
• Submit all required documents
• Book an appointment through the Mwaeid application 

Procedure

• Visit NPRA service center, provide required document
• Provide a letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs containing the applicant’s information 
• Fill the application form and wait for your signed service number
• Submit all required documents
• Pay the fees and receive the receipt 
• When your passport is ready, you will receive an SMS notification to collect it from the assigned service center.

Required Documents

authorized person personal attendance 

• Application form, signed by the applicant 
• Recent Passport photo with a white background (size 6x4 cm)
• Original passport
• letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs containing the applicant’s information 
• Submit documents explaining the reasons for residing abroad

Service Channels

• Authorized person personal attendance (Muharraq Security Complex - Isa Town branch)

Processing Time

• 10 working days

Fees

• ePassport first-time issue: 12 BHD (individuals above 60 years 6 BHD)
• ePassport renewal: 15 BHD (individuals above 60 years 7.5 BHD)

Note

• Passport renewal services are available at Bahrain's consulates and embassies worldwide
• Visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website for more information (processing times may vary)