# How to Apply for the Bahrain Golden Residency: Step by Step (2026)

1. Check eligibility on goldenresidency.gov.bh (optional).

2. Get Bahrain health insurance valid in Bahrain (mandatory for applicant and each dependant; law requires it for the whole validity).

3. Apply online on the bahrain.bh Golden Residency eService. Residents log in with eKey 2.0; non-residents can apply without eKey from abroad.

4. Upload documents and pay the BHD 5 non-refundable application fee (debit/credit card).

5. Processing: 5 working days (property, employee, retiree); up to 10 working days (talent).

6. On approval, pay the BHD 300 issuance fee within 30 days or the application is automatically cancelled.

7. Apply separately for each family member via 'Enrolment for Golden Residency' (5 working days).

8. Track status / print the residency under 'Requests and Golden Residencies Visa Management' on bahrain.bh.

9. If you want to work, the employer applies for an LMRA work permit for Golden Visa holders.