How can I bring my parents to live with me in Bahrain as an expat?

Expat residents can sponsor their father and mother (and children over 24) through the NPRA. This is done in two steps: first a family visa, then a residence permit once they are in Bahrain. Step 1: the visa (applied for while they are outside Bahrain) You need to provide: · their passport, valid for more than 6 months; · your passport; · a letter from you explaining the relationship; · a certified birth certificate; · valid Bahraini health insurance for your parent; · a salary certificate showing at least BD 1,000 a month; · a no-objection letter from your employer; · proof of where you live. Fees are BD 5 to apply (not refunded), BD 5 for approval and BD 30 for issuance. It takes about 3 working days. You must pay within 30 days of approval, and the visa must be used within 3 months. Step 2: the residence permit (applied for once they are inside Bahrain) · BD 5 to apply, plus BD 50 to issue. · Renewal costs BD 60 and needs your salary proof (at least BD 1,000), their health insurance, and their passport. What people miss · Your parents may not work, paid or unpaid, unless they get a permit. · If you earn less than BD 1,000, a family visit visa is a separate option. It needs a salary of at least BD 250 and has the same BD 5 + 5 + 30 fees. Steps · Get Bahraini health insurance for your parent. · Apply for the family visa while they are outside Bahrain (BD 5 + 5 + 30). · Once they arrive, apply for the residence permit (BD 5 + 50). · Renew the residence permit when it is due (BD 60).

Sponsoring parents in Bahrain

How can I bring my parents to live with me in Bahrain as an expat? — Expat residents can sponsor their father and mother (and children over 24) through the NPRA. This is done in two steps: first a family visa, then a residence pe

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