Workload
Employers who are eligible to apply through this service are the employers who own establishments that entered the Bahrainization zone.
Through this service, employers can request:
- Increase the Maximum Ceiling:
The maximum ceiling is the number allowed for an establishment to hire expatriate employees.
The clients can request to increase the maximum ceiling by providing the required documents (Listed in Required Documents Section) and to be evaluated by LMRA based on the workload proofs provided. - Remove Workload Alert:
The alerts are notifications with specific code number raised by LMRA against the establishments which indicates that some rules and procedures are not followed or requests for clarification. Clients can request to clear the alerts raised by providing the required documents (Listed in Required Documents Section) and to be evaluated by LMRA based on the workload proofs provided. - Change Work Permit Type to Inside and Outside the Kingdom:
Based on previous evaluation and indicators shown by establishments, LMRA has the authority to change the work permit type allowed to be eligible for inside the Kingdom only (Local). Clients can request to change the work permits type to be eligible for inside and outside the Kingdom (Normal) by providing the required documents (Listed in Required Documents Section) and to be evaluated by LMRA based on the workload proofs provided.
Required Documents
No. | Document | Document Type |
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1 | Work Load/ Ceiling Form PDF (1 MB) | Copy |
2 | Commercial Registration Certificate | Copy |
3 | Recent 3 months Bank Statement of the establishment (not older than 6 months) | Copy |
4 | Latest electricity bill (not older than 6 months) | Copy |
5 | Photos for the establishment from outside and inside | Copy |
6 | Wages Payments: Wage Protection System (WPS) monthly commitment report for the last 3 months, and in case the establishment is not registered in the wage protection system then provide the proof of wages payments for the last 3 months. | Copy |
7 | Proof of work volume (Depends on the activity type), example:
|
Copy |
Process Description
- Fill the Workload/ Ceiling Form available in the
Required Documents
section at LMRA website or client services counter at LMRA, first floor. - Submit the form supported with the required documents by visiting client services counter at LMRA headquarters- first floor or via the eSupport system.
- If the application is submitted:
- By Walkin (Personally attending Client Services): Once the work load application is submitted, LMRA employee will collect the admin fees from the commercial registration owner or his representative (Either by using the Point of Sale (POS) machine, or via his E-Key on Expat Management System (EMS)).
- Via eSupport System: Once the application is applied, you will be informed via the e-ticket that the application has been submitted, and you must pay the admin fees via the Expat Management System (EMS) or in one of the accredited banks.
- Upon completion of the admin fees payment, the application will automatically be transferred for verification.
- To know the status of the application, whether it has been approved or rejected, please call the call centre on: +973 17506055.
Service Fees
- BHD 5 (Increase the maximum ceiling for commercial or Non-Commercial and Non-Government (NCNG) establishments and for establishments with recruiting manpower agency activity who want to increase their ceiling applications).
Service Access
Service Counter | Client Services Counter at LMRA's Headquarters |
EMS system | https://www.lmra.gov.bh/EMS_Web/ |
e-Support | https://esupport.lmra.gov.bh/ |
Contact Centre | +973 17506055 |
We are Happy to Serve you in Any of the Following Branches:
Branches | Working Days | Working Times | Service Access (Appointment/ Walk in) |
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LMRA Main Office - Sanabis | Sunday - Thursday | 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Book an Appointment* |
* For commercial services only.
Phone Service Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Application Forms/ Useful Documents
آخر تحديث: 06-03-2024.