Golden Residency Visa
Bahrain's Golden Residency is a 10-year renewable residence, described officially as a permanent residency, for long-term professionals, retirees, property owners and talented people. Applications are online via Bahrain.bh and are handled by the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA). It does not on its own give the right to work; an LMRA work permit is still needed.
1 entry rule for Bahrain based on recent travel
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Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (WHO list)
Travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a yellow fever risk country (or after more than 12 hours' airport transit in one) need a valid yellow fever certificate.
WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Checked October 19, 2026
Life in Bahrain
Money
3
Currency
Bahraini Dinar
BHD
Bahraini Dinar
Cost of living
49
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Living
1
Happiness
#53 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
Your edge here Members
What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties
Who it’s for
Long-serving professionals in Bahrain, retirees with high pensions, owners of Bahraini property worth BHD 130,000 or more, and exceptional talent.
Eligibility
Professionals in BahrainEmployees
You need at least five years working in Bahrain, with an average monthly basic salary over BHD 2,000 and continuous SIO insurance for that amount.
Salary to show
- Average monthly basic salary
- over BHD 2,000
- Time working in Bahrain
- 5 years
- You must be continuously insured with SIO for that amount
Official wording
At least five years working in Bahrain with average monthly basic salary over BHD 2,000, continuously insured with SIO for that amount. Only basic salary counts.
Property ownersProperty owners
You need a total personal share of Bahraini property worth BHD 130,000 or more at the time of purchase.
BHD 130,000
Property value
- This can be one property or several properties
Official wording
Total personal share of Bahraini property worth BHD 130,000 or more at purchase; can be one or several properties.
Resident retireesResident retirees
You need to have worked in Bahrain for at least 15 years and receive an average pension of BHD 2,000 or more.
Resident retiree requirements
- Years worked in Bahrain
- 15 years
- Average pension
- BHD 2,000
Official wording
Worked in Bahrain at least 15 years and receive an average pension of BHD 2,000 or more.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementNon-resident retirees
- Document checklistPassport valid more than 6 months
- FeesApplication fee (non-refundable)
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- 7 steps
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