Golden Residency route

Platinum Residency.

The next tier after 15 years.

Platinum Residency (separate, higher tier): for Golden Residency holders resident in Bahrain at least 15 years with average basic salary of at least BHD 4,000 over the last 5 years, or anyone the Crown Prince and Prime Minister chooses. Issued after Crown Prince approval. Platinum holders may own property outside the freehold zones (Decision 48/2023).

Documents

  • Passport valid more than 6 months (with family information page).
  • Title deed(s) showing total personal-share purchase value of at least BHD 130,000.
  • Valid health insurance certificate issued in Bahrain.
  • Latest 6-month bank statement.
  • Previous Bahrain residence permit, if any; ID card copy if any.
  • Copy of signature specimen and residential address in country of residence.
  • Dependants: marriage certificate (spouse), children's birth certificates, holder's birth certificate (parents), copy of the holder's Golden Residency.

Fees

  • Application fee BHD 5 per person, non-refundable.
  • Residency issuance fee BHD 300 per person (applicant and each dependant), every 10 years.
Don't meet this route? Buying property worth BHD 130,000 is the fastest alternative. See the property route.

Sources: lloc.gov.bh