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2026 Program Guide

Bahrain Golden Visa & Residence Permit

Bahrain's Golden Residency program offers 10-year renewable residence. Eligibility is met through a real estate investment of approximately BHD 130,000 (approximately USD 345,000), sufficient regular income, or 5 years of continuous residence, along with routes for exceptional talent. There is no personal income tax in the Gulf.

Last updated: 2026-07-07 · Reviewed by: Burak Ünal

At a glance

Program
Golden Residency (10 years)
Real estate
~BHD 130,000 (~USD 345,000)
Income route
Sufficient regular income
Residence route
5 years continuous
Tax
No personal income tax

Who is it for?

  • Those seeking tax-free, long-term residence in the Gulf.
  • Investors able to invest approximately BHD 130,000 in real estate.
  • Individuals with sufficient regular income.
  • Those wishing to relocate with their families.

Golden Residency Routes

The main routes for Bahrain's Golden Residency are a real estate investment of approximately BHD 130,000 (reduced from BHD 200,000), or five years of employment in Bahrain on an average basic salary above BHD 2,000, and exceptional talent/retirement categories. The program provides 10-year, renewable residence.

Tax and Family

Bahrain has no personal income tax, making the program attractive for tax planning. Residence holders can establish businesses and sponsor family members. Manama offers business opportunities as a regional financial hub.

Renewing Your Ten-Year Status

Bahrain's Golden Residency is a natural fit for property buyers, earners with steady income, and long-term residents who want a durable base in the Gulf at a comparatively modest entry point. The headline benefit is a ten-year residence that can be renewed, which gives families room to plan well beyond the horizon of shorter permits. You can qualify through a real estate investment of around BHD 130,000, through a sufficient regular income, or through five years of continuous residence, with further routes for exceptional talent. The process moves from selecting your route, to arranging the investment or documents, to application and residence. Holders may establish a business and sponsor family members, and there is no personal income tax. Practical preparation centres on a clean criminal record, health clearance, and valid documentation, all of which reward early attention. Because the qualifying routes differ in what they ask of you, matching the one that fits your circumstances is the first real decision. An adviser can help you confirm eligibility and keep the renewal cycle on track over the years ahead.

Benefits

  • 10-year renewable residence.
  • No personal income tax.
  • Right to establish a business and sponsor family.
  • A relatively affordable threshold compared to other Gulf countries.

Requirements

  • ~BHD 130,000 in real estate, or the salary/pension route.
  • Clean criminal record and health clearance.
  • Valid documentation.

Costs

Real estate
~BHD 130,000
Fees
Apply separately

Process

  1. Route selection

    Determining the real estate, income, or residence route.

  2. Investment / documentation

    Purchasing real estate or preparing income documents.

  3. Application

    Golden Residency application.

  4. Residence

    Obtaining 10-year residence after approval.

FAQ

Which routes can I apply through?
You can apply through real estate (~BHD 130,000), five years of employment in Bahrain on an average basic salary above BHD 2,000, a qualifying pension, or the exceptional talent route.
Is there income tax?
No, there is no personal income tax in Bahrain.
How long is the residence valid?
It is valid for 10 years and renewable.
Can I include my family?
Yes. A spouse and children can be included through sponsorship.

Sources

Disclaimer: Golden Visa Partners is an investment and immigration advisory firm; it does not provide legal or attorney services. The investment amounts, timelines and program conditions on this page are for general guidance only and, because regulations change quickly, may be out of date. Before making any decision, we recommend consulting current official sources and obtaining independent legal and financial advice.

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