Residency · Middle East
Residency · Middle EastBahrain Golden Residency
Ten-year renewable residence in Bahrain for property owners and other eligible categories, with family sponsorship.
Decision summary
- What do you obtain?
- Bahrain Golden ResidencyRoute to citizenshipGolden Residency does not lead to citizenship.
- What does your family invest?
- Property of at least BHD 130,000 (reduced from BHD 200,000 in November 2025); confirm with the authority, as its service page had not been updated.
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Property worth at least BHD 130,000 (NPRA press release, 26 November 2025; previously BHD 200,000). The online service page had not been updated when checked, so confirm the figure with the authority before buying.Full details below - What is additional?
- Application fee 5 and ten-year residency fee 300, reported as BHD.
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Government feesApplication fee of 5 (non-refundable) and ten-year residency fee of 300, paid by card. The official service page gives these amounts without a currency; Gulf News reports them as BHD 5 and BHD 300.Full details below - How long does it take?
- Five working days for the property-owner service, according to the official service page.
- Must you travel or live there?
- No minimum stay is stated on the official service pages.
- Family inclusion
- Spouse, Children, Parents · conditions apply
- Program status
- Operational
Overview
Bahrain's Golden Residency is a ten-year renewable residence permit administered by the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs directorate of the Ministry of Interior.
Property owners qualify by holding real estate in Bahrain worth at least BHD 130,000. The Ministry of Interior's Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs announced the cut from BHD 200,000 in a press release of 26 November 2025; the government's online service page still showed BHD 200,000 when checked in October 2026.
Golden Residency is a residence status and does not lead to Bahraini citizenship.
Path to citizenship
Does not lead to citizenship
Golden Residency does not lead to citizenship.
See every residency route to citizenship →Who this program may not suit
Taken from the facts recorded on this page. It may not suit you if:
- Your budget is below BHD 130,000, the minimum recorded investment, before fees and costs.
- You want a second passport: this residence does not lead to citizenship by itself.
Investment pathways
- Investment pathway
- Ownership of real estate in Bahrain of at least the minimum value; other Golden Residency categories exist for long-term residents, retirees and exceptional talent.
- Minimum investment
- Property worth at least BHD 130,000 (NPRA press release, 26 November 2025; previously BHD 200,000). The online service page had not been updated when checked, so confirm the figure with the authority before buying.
Checked against official programme sources
Family inclusion
Spouse
Named in the rule
Children
Named in the rule
Parents
Named in the rule
Siblings
Not named in the rule
Ages, dependency and other conditions are in the rule below; confirm them for each family member.
- Eligible dependents
- Spouse, children and parents can be sponsored on the holder's Golden Residency; age limits are not stated.
Checked against official programme sources
Application process
- 1Confirm you own real estate in Bahrain whose title deed shows at least the minimum value required for Golden Residency.
- 2Apply through the Bahrain national portal's Golden Residency e-service for real estate owners, entering and validating your application data.
- 3Attach Bahrain-issued medical insurance, a passport valid for over six months, the title deed, six months of bank statements and any previous residence permit; the authority may request more documents.
- 4Pay the non-refundable application fee and the ten-year Golden Residency fee by debit or credit card.
- 5Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs at the Ministry of Interior processes the request; the service page lists five working days.
Steps and timings can change; your advisor confirms the current process before you apply.
Indicative timelines
- Indicative processing timeframe
- Five working days for the property-owner service, according to the official service page.
Checked against official programme sources
Investment and fees
Qualifying investment amounts and government fees are always shown separately. We do not publish single "total price" figures, as the total depends on family composition and circumstances.
Estimate for your family
- Investment for your family
- BHD 130,000
- Qualifying property (from)
- Known total so far
- BHD 130,000
- 6 cost items not yet included
Children are counted as 10 and parents as 60 unless you enter ages in the calculator. Full breakdown and ages
Qualifying investment
- Qualifying property (from)
- BHD 130,000
Government & due diligence fees
- Application fee
- BHD 5
- Ten-year residency fee
- BHD 300
- Government fees
- Application fee of 5 (non-refundable) and ten-year residency fee of 300, paid by card. The official service page gives these amounts without a currency; Gulf News reports them as BHD 5 and BHD 300.
- To be confirmed
- Due diligence fees · Estimated additional costs · Investment holding period
Checked against official programme sources
Residence requirements
- Residence requirements
- No minimum stay is stated on the official service pages.
- Renewal requirements
- Ten-year residence, renewable.
- Potential route to citizenship
- Golden Residency does not lead to citizenship.
Checked against official programme sources
Due diligence and documentation
Applicants and included dependants undergo background and source-of-funds checks by the relevant authority. Documentation requirements are confirmed during preparation — no documents are needed for an initial consultation.
Considerations, limitations and risks
- Published entry thresholds are not comprehensive costs; taxes, professional fees and dependent charges may apply.
- Immigration law, visa access and naturalisation rules can change without notice.
- Individual eligibility depends on nationality, financial background, due diligence and program-specific criteria.
Status and authority
- Operational status
- Operational
- Official government authority
- Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs, Ministry of Interior, Bahrain
- To be confirmed
- Legal basis · Nationality restrictions
Programme rules change; your advisor confirms every figure before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum property value for Bahrain Golden Residency?
BHD 130,000. Bahrain's Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs announced the cut from BHD 200,000 on 26 November 2025. The online service page still showed BHD 200,000 when checked in October 2026, so confirm with the authority before buying.
How much are the government fees?
The official service page lists an application fee of 5 and a ten-year residency fee of 300 but does not state the currency; press reports give them as BHD 5 and BHD 300.
What is the minimum investment for Bahrain Golden Residency?
Property worth at least BHD 130,000 (NPRA press release, 26 November 2025; previously BHD 200,000). The online service page had not been updated when checked, so confirm the figure with the authority before buying.
Can my family be included?
Spouse, children and parents can be sponsored on the holder's Golden Residency; age limits are not stated.
Is there a minimum stay requirement for Bahrain Golden Residency?
No minimum stay is stated on the official service pages.
How long does the process take?
Five working days for the property-owner service, according to the official service page.
Does the Bahrain Golden Residency lead to citizenship?
Golden Residency does not lead to citizenship.
Is approval guaranteed?
No. Every application is decided by the government concerned after due diligence, and requirements can change.
Discuss Bahrain with an advisor.
Share your objectives in confidence. An advisor will outline the options that may be relevant to your family and circumstances.