Labour Market Regulatory Authority
New Work Permit or Renewal for Over 60
Through this service, employers can request for the approval to issue or renew a work permit for expatriates who are over 60 years old.
Process Description
- Download the application form “New Work Permit or Renewal for Over 60 PDF (938 KB)”.
- Fill in the required fields.
- Submit your application online, the application will be evaluated, if approved it will reflect to the application itself in the Expatriate Management System.
Required Documents
| Required document | Special Consideration |
|---|---|
| Application form “New Work Permit or Renewal for over 60 PDF (938 KB)” | Original |
| Applicant ID card | Copy |
| Employee passport | Copy |
| Employee ID card | Copy |
| Employment contract (in case of applying for the approval to issue a new work permit) | Copy |
| For specialized occupation, attach certificates and qualifications | Copy |
Special Conditions
- Occupations that require specialisation (doctors, teachers, engineers, insurance, banking sector) must submit the approval from the concerned ministry or committee or Central Bank of Bahrain.
Service Access
| Service Counter | Client Services Counter at LMRA’s Headquarters, first floor |
| EMS system | https://www.lmra.gov.bh/EMS_Web/ |
| Contact Centre | +973 17506055 |
Working Hours
| Centre | Area | Day | Service Counter Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| LMRA Front Offices | Manama | Sunday - Thursday | 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Mina Salman (For Clearing offices) | Mina Salman | Sunday - Thursday | 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Seef Mall (Al Muharraq) | Al Muharraq | Saturday - Thursday | 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Riffa - Buhair | Riffa - Buhair | Saturday - Thursday | 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
Phone Service Hours: 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Downloads
New Work Permit or Renewal for Over 60 PDF (938 KB)
Last Update: Tuesday 4 January 2022