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Golden visas · Bahrain

Bahrain golden visa.

See the ways to invest, the minimums, the days you must spend there and the path to permanent residence. Last checked 11 Oct 2026.

Golden Residency Visa

The official name in English

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Lowest investment: BHD 130,000Property worth BHD 130,000.
First permit: PermanentPermanent, with a BHD 300 fee every 10 years.
Renewal: The BHD 300 fee is paid again every 10 years.
Minimum stay: Not publishedThe official pages do not state a minimum stay in Bahrain.
Permanent residence: Right awayThe Golden Residency is itself a permanent residency, with an administrative fee every 10 years.
Cost: BHD 300BHD 5 application fee (not refunded) and a BHD 300 issuance fee, paid every 10 years.
Processing time: 5 working days.
Where to apply: Online on the Bahrain eGovernment website, with a passport, the title deed, Bahraini health insurance and a 6-month bank statement.
Family: A spouse, children and parents of the holder can get the Golden Residency too.

The other Golden Residency routes (retirees, talented people and long-term residents) are not investment routes.
Bahrain also has self-sponsorship residence permits of 2, 5 or 10 years for owners of a home worth BHD 50,000 and for investors with a company share of BHD 100,000.
Valid health insurance in Bahrain is required.

Checked 11 Oct 2026

Ways to invest

Ways to invest.

The official page lists one route.

Property worth BHD 130,000: BHD 130,000. One or more properties in your name with a total value of at least BHD 130,000 when bought.

Who can apply

Who can apply.

Open to citizens of any other country.

Foreigners who own property in Bahrain worth at least BHD 130,000.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much do I need to invest for the Bahrain golden visa?

The lowest minimum is BHD 130,000, for property worth BHD 130,000. Fees come on top.

How long do I need to spend in Bahrain?

The official pages do not state a minimum stay in Bahrain.

Does the Bahrain golden visa lead to permanent residence?

The Golden Residency is itself a permanent residency, with an administrative fee every 10 years.

How long does the Bahrain golden visa last?

Permanent, with a BHD 300 fee every 10 years. The BHD 300 fee is paid again every 10 years.

How much does the Bahrain golden visa cost?

BHD 5 application fee (not refunded) and a BHD 300 issuance fee, paid every 10 years.

Who can apply for the Bahrain golden visa?

Open to citizens of any other country. Foreigners who own property in Bahrain worth at least BHD 130,000.

Can I bring my family?

A spouse, children and parents of the holder can get the Golden Residency too.

How do I apply?

Online on the Bahrain eGovernment website, with a passport, the title deed, Bahraini health insurance and a 6-month bank statement. 5 working days.

Sources

Bahrain: Golden Residency Visa (npra.gov.bh)
Bahrain: how to apply (services.bahrain.bh)
Bahrain: Golden Residency Visa (npra.gov.bh)
Bahrain: Golden Residency Visa (npra.gov.bh)
Bahrain: Golden Residency Visa (npra.gov.bh)
Bahrain: Golden Residency Visa (npra.gov.bh)

General information, not legal advice. Last checked 11 Oct 2026.

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