Bahrain LMRA Expat Visa & Healthcare Fee Calculator
Compute official Bahrain LMRA work permit fees (1 & 2 years), mandatory Ministry of Health primary healthcare contributions (BHD 72/yr), recurring monthly labour levies (BHD 10/mo), NPRA dependent family visas, and pre-employment medical examinations.
Permit & Workforce Parameters
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Comprehensive cost breakdown across common business sizes and sponsorship scenarios.
| Business Type / Staff Size | Permit Duration | Base LMRA | MOH Healthcare | Monthly Levies (Annual) | Medical Checkups | Total First-Year Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Worker (Micro Establishment) | 2 Years | 200.000 BHD | 144.000 BHD | 60.000 BHD (BHD 5/mo) | 20.000 BHD | 424.000 BHD |
| 3 Workers (Standard Enterprise) | 2 Years | 600.000 BHD | 432.000 BHD | 360.000 BHD (BHD 10/mo) | 60.000 BHD | 1,452.000 BHD |
| 10 Workers (Contracting Firm) | 2 Years | 2,000.000 BHD | 1,440.000 BHD | 1,200.000 BHD | 200.000 BHD | 4,840.000 BHD |
| Senior Executive + 3 Dependents | 2 Years | 200.000 BHD | 144.000 BHD | 120.000 BHD | 20.000 BHD | 1,024.000 BHD (inc. family) |
Legal Governance: LMRA Work Permits & Expat Regulations
LMRA Work Permit Architecture
Governs the regulation of foreign manpower in Bahrain. A work permit grants the dual authorization of employment and legal residency. Fees are structured 100 for 1 year or BHD 200 for 2 years.
Primary Healthcare Contribution
Mandatory primary healthcare coverage administered through the Ministry of Health. Employers pay BHD 72 per year (BHD 144 for 2 years) per foreign worker, entitling staff to public health center care.
Monthly Expatriate Labour Levy
Standard establishments pay BHD 10 monthly per foreign worker into the Tamkeen fund. Qualified micro-enterprises with 5 or fewer employees benefit from a reduced rate of BHD 5 per worker monthly.
Family Dependent Sponsorship
Foreign employees earning BHD 400 or more per month can sponsor their spouse and children under 24 through NPRA at BHD 90 per dependent per year, subject to approved tenancy agreements.
Statutory Mathematical Formulation
Precise formulas for corporate HR budgeting and government statutory filings in Bahrain.
Work Permit Base Tariff Computation
Total Permit Fee = Workers × (Permit Duration [1 or 2] × 100.000 BHD) 1-year permit base is BHD 100; 2-year permit base is BHD 200 per expatriate worker.
Ministry of Health Healthcare Package
Total Health Fee = Workers × (Permit Duration × 72.000 BHD) Mandatory healthcare package equals BHD 72/year (BHD 144 for a 2-year permit).
Monthly Recurring Labour Levy Calculation
Term Levies = Workers × (Monthly Levy Rate [5 or 10 BHD]) × (Duration × 12 Months) Standard levy is BHD 10/month (BHD 120/yr). Micro-enterprises pay BHD 5/month (BHD 60/yr).
NPRA Family Visas & Medical Checkups
Ancillary Costs = (Dependents × 90 × Duration) + (Workers × 20 [Medical]) Combines dependent residency permits and initial medical testing at authorized clinics.
Frequently Asked Questions: Bahrain LMRA Work Permits
What are the official LMRA work permit fees for expat workers in Bahrain?
In the Kingdom of Bahrain, the official Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) work permit fee is BHD 172 for a 1-year permit (BHD 100 permit fee + BHD 72 Ministry of Health healthcare fee) and BHD 344 for a 2-year permit (BHD 200 permit fee + BHD 144 healthcare fee).
What is the monthly expatriate labour levy in Bahrain?
Employers pay a recurring monthly labour levy of BHD 10 per foreign worker to the LMRA. However, micro-enterprises employing five or fewer workers benefit from a discounted monthly levy of BHD 5 per worker for eligible positions within quota.
What is the minimum salary required to sponsor family dependents in Bahrain?
Under Bahrain Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) regulations, an expatriate worker must earn a minimum basic salary of BHD 400 per month to sponsor a spouse and dependent children for family residency permits.
How much does a dependent family visa cost in Bahrain?
NPRA charges BHD 90 per year (or BHD 180 for two years) for each dependent family member's residency permit, plus CPR smart card issuance fees of BHD 2.5 per person.
Are LMRA work permit fees paid by the employer or the employee?
Under Article 26 of Bahrain Labour Law No. 36/2012 and LMRA Law No. 19/2006, the employer is strictly mandated by law to bear all work permit, medical checkup, visa, and residency renewal fees. It is illegal to deduct these costs from the worker's salary.
📊 Bahraini Statutory Wage & Tax Breakdown Matrix
| Statutory Component / Legal Deduction Item | Calculated Amount (BHD) |
|---|---|
| Primary Net / Statutory Payable Amount | 0.000 BD |