Golden Residency route

Retirees from abroad.

BHD 4,000+ monthly pension.

Non-resident retirees: average pension of BHD 4,000 (USD 10,624) or more per month. The law text says retirees who worked in Bahrain or abroad with a pension of at least BHD 4,000.

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: goldenresidency.gov.bh