Police certificatesLast checked October 20, 2026
Police certificate for Bahrain
Certificate of Good Conductشهادة حسن السيرة والسلوكOnlineIn personOfficial page(opens in a new tab)
- Local name
- شهادة حسن السيرة والسلوك
- Issued by
- Ministry of Interior, Directorate of Criminal Information
- How to apply
- Apply online through the 'Issue a Good Conduct Certificate' eService on the National Portal (bahrain.bh) or in person; fingerprints and palm prints must be registered with the Ministry of Interior.
- From abroad
- Former residents abroad can apply only through bahrain.bh using their Bahraini ID number; if fingerprints are not on file, have ten fingerprints and palm prints taken at a police station in the country of residence and upload the forms. The certificate is delivered electronically.
- Fee
- BHD 1per copy
- Processing time
- 5 working days
- Notes
- Non-Bahrainis need a Bahraini ID card and residence permit copy; the service page states 6 continuous months of residence are required. Electronic copy is password protected with the applicant's personal number.
Not confirmed
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- Validity period not stated
- Whether the BHD 1 fee applies identically to applications from abroad was not confirmed
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