Sponsoring family in Bahrain
Salary threshold, documents and costs.
In short
Expats earning BHD 400 or more can sponsor spouse and children. Applications are made through the NPRA online.
- Salary
- BHD 400+
- Fee
- about BHD 90/person
- Processing
- 1–2 weeks
- Portal
- NPRA
Step by step
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Marriage and birth.
2–4 weeks
Documents checklist
Do’s and don’ts
Do
- Renew with your own permit
Don’t
- Don’t let dependants’ CPR expire
Cost estimator
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Watch out
- Sons over 24 cannot normally stay on family sponsorship.
Common questions
Can parents visit long-term?
Visit visas allow up to a year with extensions.
Official links
Background and more detail
Expats earning BHD 400 or more can sponsor spouse and children. Applications are made through the NPRA online.
Key facts
- Salary: BHD 400+
- Fee: about BHD 90/person
- Processing: 1–2 weeks
- Portal: NPRA
Steps
- Attest certificates – Marriage and birth.
- Apply online – NPRA eServices.
- Medical and CPR – After arrival.
Watch out
- Sons over 24 cannot normally stay on family sponsorship.
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