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 (for renewal only)
Personal attendance at Muharraq Security Complex - Isa Town branch
eGovernment official website

Processing Time

5 minutes

Required Documents

Renewal:

Service Application Form (Service centers only)
Copy of Applicant's or Authorized Person's ID (Service centers only)
Copy of Guarantor's or Authorized Signatory's ID (Service centers only)
Copy of Applicant's Passport (Must be valid for more than 6 months. Attach a copy of the family details page or any additional information)
Student Renewal Letter issued by the educational institution, specifying the required residency duration.

Issuance:

Service Application Form (Service centers only)
Copy of Applicant's or Authorized Person's ID (Service centers only)
Copy of Guarantor's or Authorized Signatory's ID (Service centers only)

The Directorate reserves the right to request any additional documents or details as deemed necessary 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

For renewal requests, the applicant must be physically residing in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Holders of this residency type are not allowed to work (paid or unpaid) unless an official permit is issued by the relevant authority.