Self-sponsorship Residence Permit and Re-entry Visa (Retired Foreigner)

Description of Service

Retired Foreigner 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
•  Copy of the applicant's passport, valid for more than 6 months
•  Clear copy of the applicant's ID
•  Certificate of good conduct
•  Clear copy of the rental lease contract
•  Clear copy of the certification of retirement from the government/private sector or from a GCC country for a period of not less than 15 years
•  Valid medical insurance certificate issued in the Kingdom of Bahrain
• A clear copy of the residential lease and the electricity bill
•  Evidence of a stable income of 500 BHD or more
•  Clear copy of the applicant's or legal representative's ID card
•  Copy of previous residence permit
• A statement from the social insurance authority proving years of service 
• 3 months bank statement 
• The administration has the right to request any additional necessary documents and information at any time 

Fees

•  Application fee 5 BHD (Non-refundable)
•  2 years residence permit fee 200 BHD
•  5 years residence permit fee 400 BHD
• 10 years residence permit fee 600 BHD
• Transfer fee 250 BHD

Note 

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