Bahrain · Investing
Bahrain Self-sponsored investor
Investment needed: BHD 100k+ ≈ $266k
Self-sponsorship residence permit - investor (share of BHD 100,000 or more)
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Key facts
Self-sponsored investor is an investing route for Bahrain. Applicants need an investment of BHD 100k+ ≈ $266k. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Money needed
- BHD 100k+ ≈ $266k
- Government fees
- BHD 5 ≈ $13 · BHD 200 ≈ $530
- Processing
- 40 working days
Cost, time and long term
To apply: government fees BHD 205 ≈ $550 in total (2 fees); investment BHD 100k+ ≈ $266k; decision: 40 working days. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government feesBHD 5 ≈ $13 · BHD 200 ≈ $530
- BHD 5 (≈ $13)Non-refundable application fee.
- BHD 200 (≈ $530)Residence permit fee for 2 years; BHD 400 (≈ $1,060) for 5 years and BHD 600 (≈ $1,600) for 10 years.
Shown, not spentBHD 500+/mo ≈ $1,330
- BHD 500 a month (≈ $1,330)Evidence of a stable income of BHD 500 (≈ $1,330) or more.
Invested and heldBHD 100k+ ≈ $266k
- BHD 100,000 (≈ $266,000)Applicant's ownership or partnership share in the Bahraini enterprise shown by the memorandum and commercial register.
RenewalRenewable
The self-sponsorship permit is renewable and is issued for 2, 5 or 10 years.
Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), Bahrain
Processing40 working days
The published processing time is 40 working days.
Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), Bahrain
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- The applicant owns or is a partner in a Bahraini enterprise with a share of at least BHD 100,000 (≈ $266,000).
What you must show1
- The applicant shows a stable income of BHD 500 (≈ $1,330) or more.
Documents4
- The company memorandum and commercial register show the applicant's share.
- Bank statements for the last 3 months are provided for the applicant and for the company.
- A residential lease and an electricity bill are provided.
- A passport valid for more than 6 months, a certificate of good conduct and valid Bahrain medical insurance are provided.
Steps3
- A guarantor or authorised person submits each application separately through the eGovernment website.
- Payment is due within 30 days of approval or the application is cancelled.
- The application fee is BHD 5 (≈ $13); permit fees are BHD 200 (≈ $530) (2 years), BHD 400 (≈ $1,060) (5 years) and BHD 600 (≈ $1,600) (10 years).
When you become tax resident
How Bahrain decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
the 0% income-tax statement comes from the Golden Residency FAQ, not a tax authority page.
- Foreign-source income
No personal income tax
All tax rules for Bahrain Tax records checked
What you need to arrange
- Health insurance
A passport valid for more than 6 months, a certificate of good conduct and valid Bahrain medical insurance are provided
- Accommodation
A residential lease and an electricity bill are provided
- Police certificate and civil documents
A passport valid for more than 6 months, a certificate of good conduct and valid Bahrain medical insurance are provided
Taken from this route's requirements above. The authority's own list is the one that counts.
Full official text
Self-sponsored residence permit of 2, 5 or 10 years for a foreign investor who owns or partners in a Bahraini enterprise with a share of at least BHD 100,000 (≈ $266,000) and has a stable income of BHD 500 (≈ $1,330) or more. 1
What you must show and pay
- An investment of at least BHD 100,000 (≈ $266,000) · Applicant's ownership or partnership share in the Bahraini enterprise shown by the memorandum and commercial register. 1
- Income of at least BHD 500 a month (≈ $1,330) · Evidence of a stable income of BHD 500 (≈ $1,330) or more. 1
- A fee of BHD 5 (≈ $13) · Non-refundable application fee. 1
- A fee of BHD 200 (≈ $530) · Residence permit fee for 2 years; BHD 400 (≈ $1,060) for 5 years and BHD 600 (≈ $1,600) for 10 years. 1
Requirements
- The applicant owns or is a partner in a Bahraini enterprise with a share of at least BHD 100,000 (≈ $266,000). 1
- The applicant shows a stable income of BHD 500 (≈ $1,330) or more. 1
- The company memorandum and commercial register show the applicant's share. 1
- Bank statements for the last 3 months are provided for the applicant and for the company. 1
- A residential lease and an electricity bill are provided. 1
- A passport valid for more than 6 months, a certificate of good conduct and valid Bahrain medical insurance are provided. 1
- A guarantor or authorised person submits each application separately through the eGovernment website. 1
- Payment is due within 30 days of approval or the application is cancelled. 1
- The application fee is BHD 5 (≈ $13); permit fees are BHD 200 (≈ $530) (2 years), BHD 400 (≈ $1,060) (5 years) and BHD 600 (≈ $1,600) (10 years). 1
Stay
- Self-sponsorship residence permit for 2, 5 or 10 years; processing takes 40 working days.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Official sources
- Self-sponsorship Residence Permit and Re-entry Visa (Investor) · Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), Bahrain · checked 2026-10-11
Self-sponsored investor and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-sponsored investor | Needs an investment of BHD 100k+ ≈ $266k | – | – |
| Golden · BHD 130k property | Needs an investment of BHD 130k+ ≈ $346k | – | – |
| Self-sponsored property owner | Needs assets of BHD 50k+ ≈ $133k | – | – |
| LTR · Wealthy Global Citizen Thailand | Needs an investment of $500k+ | 5 yr, renewable | Yes |
| Golden Visa · Portfolio $350k Indonesia | Needs an investment from $350k | 5 yr, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Self-sponsored investor?
An investment of at least BHD 100,000 (≈ $266,000). Applicant's ownership or partnership share in the Bahraini enterprise shown by the memorandum and commercial register. Income of at least BHD 500 a month (≈ $1,330). Evidence of a stable income of BHD 500 (≈ $1,330) or more. A fee of BHD 5 (≈ $13). Non-refundable application fee. A fee of BHD 200 (≈ $530). Residence permit fee for 2 years; BHD 400 (≈ $1,060) for 5 years and BHD 600 (≈ $1,600) for 10 years.
How long can I stay on the Self-sponsored investor?
Self-sponsorship residence permit for 2, 5 or 10 years; processing takes 40 working days.
How long does the Self-sponsored investor take to process?
The published processing time is 40 working days.
How are Self-sponsored investor holders taxed in Bahrain?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Self-sponsored investor. The standard rules apply: Bahrain's National Bureau for Revenue applies VAT at a standard rate of 10% from 1 January 2022 and a Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax to multinational groups with annual global revenue of EUR 750 million (≈ $838,000,000) or more; the Golden Residency programme states 0% income tax.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 1 official source. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- Self-sponsorship Residence Permit and Re-entry Visa (Investor) · Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), Bahrain · checked 2026-10-11
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