Alienn
Indian expat in Bahrain
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Registration: 19 January 2021
Family Visa for Bahrain 鈥� Child's Nationality Changed by Nas Bg
Hello everyone,I hope someone here has experienced a similar situation or can offer some advice.A few years ago, a family (father, mother, and son) lived in Bahrain. All three had valid residence permits at that time. The son held a Pakistani ...
@Nas Bg Hello, I have given below information obtaied via AI Gemini( you can also check/query google gemini): Updating a nationality or civil record detail with the NPRA from outside Bahrain requires physical presence in the kingdom to update the ... Read More
Renewal of Self Sponsorship Visa by vgcvav
Hellowhen can the renewal application be submitted online for Indian self sponsorship visa valid till 27 Sep 2023Also, thru which website apication could be submittedThks n rgds
Hi, can someone confirm if NPRA has stopped accepting interest income on overseas fixed deposits for income purpose for ss visa? Thanks Read More
Renewal of self sponsor visa by naziahafeez555
Hi, Any idea how long does the renewal of SS visa takes? I own a property here but I don鈥檛 live here it鈥檚 been two weeks that I am waiting. Old visa is expired and I can鈥檛 leave the country and I need to get back to work in ...
@XTang Can you please clarify the following:Are they no longer accepting bank deposits interest income as income for the purpose of SSVisa renewal. I applied for renewal as a retired govt. employee. They are are saying that rules have changed and ... Read More
Bahrain self sponsor visa
Hi,Is interest income from overseas bank investment acceptable to fulfill income criteria for Bahrain self sponsor visa? Had anyone got any experience on this point? Thanks Read More
Bahrain golden visa application online
When one fills the application online for the golden visa, attaches the copies of documents and reaches the last page, the system says that the application fee of BD 5 is to be paid. When one clicks on the "Payment" button to pay the system abruptly ... Read More
Self sponsorship residency without property title deed by Pacman79
Hi,Does anyone have experience in obtaining a self-sponsorship residency visa in Bahrain WITHOUT the title deed of a property? I have purchased a property in touristic area above the value of 50k BHD (as per self-sponsorship requirements) but the ...
Yes, the reasoning is quite rational and well articulated. Thanks for sharing your views, Mr. XTang. Read More
Self sponsorship residency without property title deed by Pacman79
Hi,Does anyone have experience in obtaining a self-sponsorship residency visa in Bahrain WITHOUT the title deed of a property? I have purchased a property in touristic area above the value of 50k BHD (as per self-sponsorship requirements) but the ...
@XTangThanks XTang. I would welcome your thoughts if you want to share it. I am sure it will add perspective to the matter. Thanks. Read More
Self sponsorship residency without property title deed by Pacman79
Hi,Does anyone have experience in obtaining a self-sponsorship residency visa in Bahrain WITHOUT the title deed of a property? I have purchased a property in touristic area above the value of 50k BHD (as per self-sponsorship requirements) but the ...
I wonder why self sponsor visa takes upto 6 months while golden visa it seems gets processed in about a month. Any special reason? Read More
Bahrain Golden Visa
The online application for Bahrain golden visa asks for marriage certificate. In the 1980s it was not not common practice to get one, so I don't have it. However in both passports (mine & wife's) we are shown as husband and wife. Will this be ... Read More
Renewal of Self-sponsorship by isabellabeccaceci
Since 8 October 23 I have been trying to set an appointment for renewal of my self-sponsorship residence permit. Firstly the appointment app kept indicating to try later; finally when I succeeded, I went to Muharraq MOI/NPRA and was redirected to ...
Hello friends, I need to apply for renewal of my self sponsor visa in the next few months. My query is as follows: It seems now they are asking for a marriage certificate. I dont have one because back in the eighties it was not the practice to get ... Read More
Issuing permit and CPR for my wife, self-sponsorship by KhalidHamid
Hello,I have obtained the 10 years residency permit for property owner and have issued my CPR already.Now i'm asking about the process or the steps for issuing the permit ( if required ) and CPR for my wife.Thanks
@KhalidHamidCan you please share the details of how long it took from the date of application to the date of approval? Thanks. Read More
Indian origin folks - New aadhaar card ? by bidoun973
I do not hold an Aadhaar card. Indian banks have informed me that an Aadhaar card will be mandatory to maintain my NRI accounts after June 2024.I haven't been to India since Covid and have no plans to travel anytime soon nor am I able to. I do ...
@bidoun973As at present, as per Government of India regulations, it is not mandatory for NRIs to have an Aadhar Card. However, NRIs can voluntarily apply for an Aadhar Card but currently, to my knowledge, there is no Aadhar enrolment centre outside ... Read More
After living in Bahrain moving all monies out of country by colineke
Dear experts quick question. If you return permanently to your country of origin after few years in Bahrain can you easily move all your money out of Bahrain accounts ??colin
@colinekeYes. The Bahrain Dinar is a fully convertible currency and can be remitted out without restrictions. As in any other country, depending on the size of the remittance, the bank may ask for information such as source of funds etc. Read More
EWA bill not received in April 2024
I have not received EWA bill todate. Usually it comes by email in the first week of every month. When I asked ewa customer service I got a somewhat vague reply that the bill is not yet generated and will be emailed when it is generated ! Anyone else ... Read More
CPR Renewal by tamika987
Hello everyone, I just came back to Bahrain a few days ago and I need some advice regarding my CPR renewal. I have an old CPR that expired in 2022. I left Bahrain when corona started back in 2020, but before that I had a CPR and a CR. Now I came ...
@tamika987Visit the Ministry of Commerce & Industry ( I think it's in the Seef area) go to the CR Section and request to speak to an official like the Section Head or above. I think this will help in knowing the right procedure. Don't talk to ... Read More
Regarding Electricity and water bill by Makhraz1981
Hi I found some posts in the other expat forums talking about the rising of Electricity bill to 800 % ,although the EWA confirms that all bills are correct in Bahrain, What is usually the moderate amount for EWA's monthly bill?
This is shocking! Consult a lawyer on what your options/rights are. There is definitely a major leak. Are all the flats getting the same amount? Better to quickly shift to some other apartment with a separate meter. Also complain on Tawassul online. ... Read More
Self sponsor renewal fee for 10 years
My friend has received an email to pay BD 625 for 10 years self sponsor visa renewal. The fee for 10 years used to be BD 600. Has it now increased to BD 625. Would be grateful if someone could please clarify. Thanks. Read More
Regarding Electricity and water bill by Makhraz1981
Hi I found some posts in the other expat forums talking about the rising of Electricity bill to 800 % ,although the EWA confirms that all bills are correct in Bahrain, What is usually the moderate amount for EWA's monthly bill?
It's mostly a waste of time trying to get your complaint processed. If the problem is excess charges every month for water, try to change your residence to a building that has separate water meters for every flat. Read More
Indian Sim working in Bahrain by ataneja7
Hi Folks, I would like to know does India sim(Vodfone network) work in Bahrain. I mean like i will received call/sms on my India's sim. Is it supported by Bahrain network. Like when i go to Dubai Etislat,Oman Omantal I get support from. AJay
@logicalindian I bought an Airtel prepaid SIM in lndia. I have brought it to Bahrain. It has a credit of Rupees 455. Can you please help by providing a step by step guidance on how to set it up in an android phone in Bahrain? Many thanks. I intend ... Read More
Self Sponsorship Retirement Visa In bahrain - Mandatory Stay period . by kmurali1954
I hold a self sponsorship retirement visa ( Residence Permit) valid for 10 years.I need to go to my home country and stay there for about 8 or 9 months.Is there any mandatory minimum period of stay in Bahrain as a restriction for the RP to be still ...
@kmurali1954There is no requirement for self sponsored retirement visa holders to spend any minimum period per year in Bahrain. For golden visa holders there is a minimum of 3 months per year stay in Bahrain required. I am not aware of any recent ... Read More
Renting a flat by SHIVOM
The owner is not ready to give inclusive but only exclusive but we won鈥檛 be able to take EWA in our name as it鈥檚 owner鈥檚 name plus he will not give his cpr copy adress in case we need for the future .If the owner doesn鈥檛 ...
@SHIVOM To my mind, it is advisable to look for another house. Once you sign the contract the owner may be even more uncooperative! Read More
Traffic violation by Alienn
A friend who is a very careful driver accidentally crossed the red light today in bumper to bumper traffic. His attention was on the car bumper in front and the honking behind! The traffic app indicates no violation. Does any one know how long it ...
@logicalindian Many thanks for your response Read More
Traffic violation
A friend who is a very careful driver accidentally crossed the red light today in bumper to bumper traffic. His attention was on the car bumper in front and the honking behind! The traffic app indicates no violation. Does any one know how long it ... Read More
Scoundrel landlord tolerance by alak9
Hello again everyone,I鈥檓 curious to hear what is considered to be a tolerable level of landlord scoundrel-ness in Bahrain?I鈥檝e been trying to secure a lease, and the landlord (via the real estate agent) has fabricated other interested ...
@alak9 These days, one has to be very careful before signing a Lease Agreement. House-owners have become very greedy! It was not like this a few years back. It is better to have a clause that either party can terminate the lease by giving say one or ... Read More
Credit cards for expats - Bahrain by AtillaSencan
Hello everyone, I moved to Bahrain 2 months ago. I applied for a credit card in Ahli United, but they informed me that they issue credit cards to expats after they finish 2 years with their employer. Since the same procedure was much easier in ...
@AtillaSencan try with CREDIMAX. Meet with their customer service people. Read More
Help! Landlord is asking to pay for the "damages"? by Awesomeone1
Hello All, This is my very first post on this forum, so I have recently moved out of my fully furnished apartment and the owner had taken 380 BD as a security deposit. Now the owner has sent me a letter stating the list of material and maintenance ...
@Awesomeone1Many house owners have become very greedy in Bahrain.In your case did he notify you before undertaking the repair /maintenance work? Is he not legally obliged to do so?As suggested in another reply I also think you should reply in ... Read More
Golden Residence Visa - Is it worth it by mdaasif
Hi, I am currently working in Bahrain and am eligible for newly announced Bahrain Golden residency visa as am employed (private sector) in Bahrain for more than 5 years and have my basic salary above the threshold. I have also received a message ...
Hi Xtang, is it possible to convert a retirement visa into golden visa if one fulfills the salary condition and is prepared to pay applicable visa fee again? Thanks for any information on this. Read More
Register my flat with municipality by magnumopus
Hi All, I moved to Bahrain 2 weeks back, and currently I am staying in a hotel. After around 10 days of house hunting, I finally found a 2 bedroom semifurnished apartment in Abraj al lulu. The rent is exclusive of Electricity, Water and ...
If your rent has been reduced you can register with your municipality and request them to apply the reduced municipal rates to your monthly EWA Bill. This can be done online. Try as detailed below: 1. Go to: ... Read More
How to get a manager's cheque for real estate sales agreement by Armitage7
I am in the process of buying a real estate property in Bahrain to apply for self-sponsorship. I found the property, paid the reservation fee, and asked my (Belgian) bank to emit the manager's cheque But they told me they have no idea of what ...
My first thoughts are: - it would be very risky to transfer the money to the real estate agent, developer or even a lawyer! Don't act in haste! Talk to your bank and ask if they can issue a crossed account payee demand draft. Also, don't pay ... Read More
Tax Residency Certificate by Alienn
Can somebody please advise how to obtain a Residency Certificate in Bahrain and how long it usually takes. Many thanks.
I thought of applying for it because it conclusively establishes that the person is tax resident in Bahrain. Also when I browsed NBR's website they seem to imply that they will consider issuing it subject to fulfillment of eligibility conditions ... Read More
Tax Residency Certificate
Can somebody please advise how to obtain a Residency Certificate in Bahrain and how long it usually takes. Many thanks. Read More
Good Conduct Certificate for Self sponsorship missing documents by JBoxer
Hi All, thank you for taking the time to help. So I've started along the self-sponsorship path, through the purchasing of a property, and have just come up with a small hiccup that was hoping someone on the forum could help with. A requirement ...
You can contact NPRA on 17399712, explain the matter and request for the letter. They will help you. Read More
How to update new passport information at the NPRA? by omeid
I renewed passport of dependent and LMRA requested to have passport information updated at the NPRA but have no idea how? is there an online application to that? Appreciate any feedback.
Getting an appointment on SKIPLINO for NPRA is like winning a major lottery with one in a million odds! For NPRA appointments, SKIPLINO opens at midnight and closes about 2 minutes later! Read More
Comprehensive Bahrain Visa Process & FAQ - Work & Self sponsorship by XTang
[b]Edit Feb'20: Merged stickies for work visa and self sponsorship visa[/b][b]Edit Feb'21: Added visa cancellation law in case monthly fees are not paid[/b][color=#ea5a5a]Note that I haven't managed to update this for quite a while now due to lack ...
This is a query for Mr. Xtang. I am trying to cancel my work visa for stamping of self sponsor permit. My employer submitted the form for cancellation to LMRA two days back. But it is still showing as "Valid employment Visa" when I check ... Read More
Self Sponsorship Visa/Residence Permit by Alienn
Applied online for self sponsorship visa/residence permit in November 2020. Fulfilled all criteria, provided required documents. Received acknowledgement from NPRA. Whenever I enquire online or on 17399712 the reply is "Under Processing, ...
Received a one line email from Self.sponsorship@npra.gov.bh saying the self sponsor Visa is approved and asking me to send passport. The email has no sender name or telephone number. It does not also say where and to whom the passport should be ... Read More
Self Sponsorship Visa/Residence Permit by Alienn
Applied online for self sponsorship visa/residence permit in November 2020. Fulfilled all criteria, provided required documents. Received acknowledgement from NPRA. Whenever I enquire online or on 17399712 the reply is "Under Processing, ...
Can I submit the form to LMRA for 30 days extension or do I have go through my ex employer? If the answer is ex employer what if the exemployer does not cooperate? Thanks a lot for your time and answer. Read More
Self Sponsorship Visa/Residence Permit by Alienn
Applied online for self sponsorship visa/residence permit in November 2020. Fulfilled all criteria, provided required documents. Received acknowledgement from NPRA. Whenever I enquire online or on 17399712 the reply is "Under Processing, ...
Great! Will enquire from LMRA. Many thanks again XTang for your wonderfully fast response. Read More
Self Sponsorship Visa/Residence Permit by Alienn
Applied online for self sponsorship visa/residence permit in November 2020. Fulfilled all criteria, provided required documents. Received acknowledgement from NPRA. Whenever I enquire online or on 17399712 the reply is "Under Processing, ...
Thanks XTang for your quick reply. Appreciate it. Do I have to fill up any form and take it to LMRA? Also which section in LMRA? Do they give 90 days in one go? Many thanks in advance for your helpful reply. :) Read More
Self Sponsorship Visa/Residence Permit
Applied online for self sponsorship visa/residence permit in November 2020. Fulfilled all criteria, provided required documents. Received acknowledgement from NPRA. Whenever I enquire online or on 17399712 the reply is "Under Processing, ... Read More