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Bahrain Visa from Thailand
eVisa (BHD 9–29) or Visa on Arrival (BHD 5), Work Permit + CPR via LMRA, Family Residence, Golden Residency 10-yr (pension / real estate / talent), and 100% foreign LLC investor — with document legalization at Bahrain Embassy Bangkok and MOFA Thailand.
Quick Answer
Tourism: VoA BHD 5 or eVisa 1-yr multi. Work: LMRA + CPR. Golden Residency: BHD 200k real estate or BHD 2k pension. Our service THB 3,500–55,000.
Categories
| Category | Use | Fee | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa on Arrival | Thai passport 2-week | BHD 5 | 14d single |
| eVisa 2-wk single | Short trip | BHD 9 | 14d single |
| eVisa 3-mo multi | Multiple visits | BHD 16 | 3 mo, 30d/stay |
| eVisa 1-yr multi | Frequent visits | BHD 29 | 1 yr, 14d/stay |
| Business | Company sponsor / EDB | BHD 50 | 1–6 mo |
| Work + CPR | LMRA employer + Block Visa | BHD 200/yr | 2 yr renewable |
| Family Residence | Sponsor salary ≥ BHD 400 | BHD 22 | Linked to sponsor |
| Golden Residency 10-yr | Pension BHD 2k / RE BHD 200k / talent | NPRA filing | 10 yr renewable |
| Investor | 100% foreign LLC BHD 50k+ | Setup + residence | 2 yr renewable |
Document legalization we handle
- Degree + transcript: MOE + MOFA Thailand + Bahrain Embassy Bangkok — required for LMRA Work Permit classification.
- Marriage + birth: DOPA + translation + MOFA + Bahrain Embassy — required for Family Residence.
- Police clearance from Royal Thai Police + translation + MOFA + Bahrain Embassy — mandatory for Work and Golden Residency.
- Real estate deed / pension statement / bank proof — translated + MOFA + Bahrain Embassy for Golden Residency 10-yr.
FAQ
- Do Thai passport holders need a visa for Bahrain?
- Yes, but eVisa at evisa.gov.bh is available. Options: Tourist 2-week single BHD 9, 3-month multi BHD 16, 1-year multi BHD 29 (14d/stay). Visa on Arrival for Thai passport BHD 5 (2 weeks) at Bahrain International — bring return ticket + hotel booking.
- Work visa (Work Permit) & CPR?
- Employer files at LMRA (Labour Market Regulatory Authority) — Work Permit valid 2 yr, BHD 200 fee/yr + BHD 10/mo levy. Steps: (1) LMRA approval + Block Visa. (2) Employee enters Bahrain 30-day window. (3) Medical fitness + biometrics + CPR (Central Population Registration ID). Flexi-Permit (self-sponsored, 2019) discontinued 2022 — replaced by Golden/Flexible work permits for specific categories.
- Family Residence?
- CPR holder earning ≥ BHD 400/mo (professional) with valid rental contract can sponsor spouse + children. Marriage cert + birth certs need MOFA Thailand + Bahrain Embassy Bangkok (Sukhumvit) attestation. 2-yr renewable Residence linked to sponsor.
- Golden Residency Visa (10-yr)?
- Introduced 2022 — 10-yr renewable Residence for: (1) Retirees with monthly pension ≥ BHD 2,000 + Bahrain residence. (2) Investors with real estate ≥ BHD 200k. (3) Talented professionals (salary ≥ BHD 2,000 for 5 yr in Bahrain). (4) Exceptional talent (recommended by government). Filed at NPRA (Nationality, Passport and Residence Affairs).
- Investor & business ownership?
- Bahrain permits 100% foreign ownership in most sectors under Commercial Companies Law. Investor Residence issued to LLC director/shareholder with BHD 50k+ capital. Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) fast-tracks fintech (Bahrain Fintech Bay), ICT, and manufacturing investors. Free Zone: BLZ (Bahrain Logistics Zone), BIIP (Bahrain International Investment Park).
- Timeline & our service?
- eVisa: 3–5 wd (BHD 9–29). VoA: instant. Work + CPR: 4–8 weeks with LMRA. Golden Residency: 4–8 weeks. Our service THB 3,500 (eVisa) to THB 55,000 (Work + CPR + document legalization at Bahrain Embassy Bangkok + MOFA Thailand).
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