Self-sponsorship Residence Permit and Re-entry Visa (Investor)

Description of Service

Foreign investors can issue or renew self-sponsorship residence permit for durations of 2, 5, or 10 years, 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

Procedure

• Apply through eVisa official website 
• Pay the application fee(s) and get the receipt

Service Channels

• Evisa website

Processing Time

•  40 working days

Required Documents

•  Application form
•  A clear copy of the applicant's passport, valid for more than 6 months
•  A clear copy of the applicant's ID
•  Certificate of good conduct
•  A clear copy of the Company's memorandum and commercial register indicating applicant's ownership/partnership in relevant enterprise, his share must be no less than 100,000 BD 
•  Valid medical insurance certificate issued in the Kingdom of Bahrain
•  Evidence of a stable income of 500 BHD or more
•  A clear copy of the applicant's or legal representative's ID card
• A clear copy copy of the commercial register
• A clear copy of previous residence permit
• A clear copy of partner's proof of ownership or investment
• A clear copy of the residential lease and the electricity bill 
• A clear copy of a recent 3 months bank statement 
• The administration has the right to request any additional necessary documents and information at any time 

Fees

• Applying fee  4 BHD (Non-refundable)
•  2 years residence permit fee 200 BHD
•  5 years residence permit fee 400 BHD
• 10 years residence permit fee 600 BHD
• Visa transfer fee 250 BHD 

Note

• For inquiries please visit  Self.Sponsorship@npra.gov.bh
• Payment must be made within 30 days of application approval or the application will be automatically cancelled