# Bahrain Golden Residency for Platinum Residency: Requirements 2026

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).