The Bahrain Property Ownership Permit offers foreign nationals the opportunity to obtain long-term renewable residence permits by investing in qualifying real estate worth at least BHD 50,000 (~US$132,500), and proof of stable income of BHD 500 (~US$1,325). The program provides flexible residency options with no physical presence requirements.
Key benefits include long-term residency options (2, 5, or 10 years), access to Bahrain’s diversified economy, and a pathway to stable residency in the Gulf.
To qualify for the Bahrain Property Ownership Permit, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Real Estate Investment: Own a property in Bahrain with a minimum value of BHD 50,000 (as confirmed by a certified ownership title deed).
Stable Monthly Income: Demonstrate a stable monthly income of at least BHD 500 (~$1,325).
Health Insurance: Submit a valid health insurance policy.
Valid Passport: Provide a valid passport with the required supporting documentation.
Permit Fees and Durations: Applicants can choose between 2, 5, or 10-year renewable permits. The fees for each duration are as follows:
The Bahrain Property Ownership Permit does not provide a direct pathway to citizenship. However, extended residency may lead to opportunities under Bahrain’s general naturalization rules, subject to specific conditions – though this is incredibly rare.
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Applications for this program may be directed to The Bahrain Nationality, Passports, and Residence Affairs (NPRA) department.
Legislation upon which this program is based Ministerial Resolution No. (142) of 2019. Law No. 27 of 2017.
As noted in the program qualifications above, an investor can qualify for this program with a local property purchase above the minimum investment threshold. View eligible properties curated by IMI and our real estate partners:
Bahrain’s program now prices into the GCC’s lower-to-mid band, undercutting Oman and Saudi Arabia, but at nearly twice the UAE’s Golden Visa minimum.
While the UAE leads with its Golden Visa, other GCC nations are quickly catching up with competitive investor residency pathways.
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