Hi madem

We would like to inform you that there is no free visa in Bahrain, but there shall be a reason to reside in Bahrain, such as work, investment or anything else, as the requirements for residence and work in Bahrain:

Anyone who wishes to live and work lawfully in Bahrain will need to apply for the following visas and permits. Employers are advised to follow the required procedures and submit the necessary documents to the LMRA before the arrival of their employees and their families.

Work Visa, submitted to and issued by Labour Market Regulatory Authority. Requirements:

• Visa application form 
• Employee’s passport
• Passport size photograph
• Sponsorship Letter: a letter of employment indicating employer’s name/organization, commercial registration number, employee’s capacity, salary, contract duration, employee’s name, birth date and nationality
• Copy of the contract
• Health record from an authorised clinic
• BD100 fee

Bahrain's Economic Development Board offers an investor facilitation service to first-time investors who are interested in setting up a business in Bahrain. This service includes acting as the first point of contact to the Kingdom, understanding the objectives of investors, providing them with information regarding the relevant procedures for setting up business, and helping them to form a network of contacts in Bahrain.

Working across Government Ministries and bodies, we can facilitate easy entry to the Bahrain market, ensuring you can make it happen for your business in the Kingdom.