Labour Market Regulatory Authority
Changing Dependant’s Visa to Work Permit
Through this service, employers can submit a request for changing a dependant’s visa to a work permit.
Process Description
- Download and fill out the Changing Dependants Visa to Work Permit PDF (650 KB) form.
- Submit the application form along with the required documents at the Clients Services Desk at LMRA, first floor. You will be informed once the application is approved or rejected.
Required Documents
| Required Document | Special Consideration |
|---|---|
| Changing Dependants Visa to Work Permit PDF (650 KB) | Original |
| Dependant’s ID card or passport | Copy |
| Employment contract | Copy |
| Professionals certificates | Copy |
| No objection letter from the husband or the father | Original |
| Husband or father passport or Identity card | Copy |
| Approval from the concerned ministry or committee or Central Bank of Bahrain, etc.) if the occupation needs specialisation | Original |
Special Conditions
- For occupations that require specialisation (doctors, teachers, engineers, insurance, Banking Sector), the applicant must submit the approval from the concerned ministry or committee or Central Bank of Bahrain, etc...
- Dependant’s ID card will not be changed and Dependant’s Residence Permit will not be changed.
Service Access
| Service Counter | Client Services Counter at LMRA’s Headquarters, Mina Salman (For Clearing offices) |
| 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 |
Phone Service Hours: 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Downloads
Changing Dependants Visa to Work Permit PDF (650 KB)Last Update: Sunday 3 October 2021