Student Residence Permit

Description of Service

A residence permit can be issued or renewed for a period of 5 years for students enrolled in local universities or institutes, and for a period of one year for students enrolled in universities or institutes abroad, within the applicable rules and regulations of the Kingdom of Bahrain

Required Terms of the Service

• The application must be submitted by a guarantor or an authorized person
• Each application must be submitted separately, along with all relevant documents
• The applicant must be located inside the Kingdom of Bahrain to submit the application

Procedure

• Apply through any of the service channels
• Pay the application fee(s) and get the receipt

Service Channels

• NPRA official website 
• Personal attendance at Muharraq Security Complex - Isa Town branch
• eGovernment official website 

Processing Time

• 1 working day

Required Documents

•  Application form(for submission at service center only)
• A clear copy of the applicant's ID card or the ID card of the authorized person submitting the application (for submission at service center only)
• A clear copy of the student's enrollment letter into the educational institution
• The administration has the right to request any additional necessary documents and information at any time 

FEES

• Applying fee 5 BHD (Non-refundable)
• Issuance of residence permit fee 60 BHD
• Renewal of residence permit fee 60 BHD

Note

• If the residence permit is issued, residents are not allowed to engage in any form of work, whether paid or unpaid, during their visit
• Payment must be made within 30 days of application approval or the application will be automatically cancelled