Labour Market Regulatory Authority
Requirements to Apply for Work Permits as CR Owner is Changed
Through this service, employers can request for work permits in case of changing ownership of the CR.
Process Description
- Apply Work Permits Ceiling Increase Request throw the Expatriate Management System and if you have more evidence please visit work load counter at LMRA, first floor to submit the documents.
- Submit Work load alert form.
Required Documents
| Required Document | Special Consideration |
|---|---|
| Work Load alert Form | Original |
| Old and new Commercial registration | Copy |
| Letter containing the required number of work permits | Original |
| Recent bank statement of the establishment (last 3 months) | Copy |
| Latest electricity bill | Copy |
| Photos from the interior and the exterior of the establishment premises | Copy |
| Proof of work volume (example: awarded project's contracts supported with construction permits if the company is working in the construction sector, or invoices of imported products from outside Bahrain, supported by the customs invoices if the company is working in the retail import and export sector, or copies of vehicles ownership owned by the company if the company is working in the transport sector, or customs papers verifying the shipment of goods if the company is working in loading and unloading activities) | Copy |
Service Access
| Service Counter | Client Services Counter at LMRA’s Headquarters, first floor |
| Contact Centre | +973 17506055 |
Working Hours
Service Counter Hours: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Phone Service Hours: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Last Update: Tuesday 1 March 2022