Bahrain has eased its long-term residency rules by reducing the minimum investment requirement for its Golden Residency Visa by 35%, making it significantly more affordable for foreigners to settle in the Kingdom.
The Ministry of Interiorβs Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) announced that the investment threshold has been lowered from 200,000 Bahraini Dinars to 130,000 BHD.
Anyone who currently owns property worth at least 130,000 BHD can now qualify for the programme.
The Golden Residency Visa remains open to several categories, including real estate investors, professionals earning at least 2,000 BHD per month, retirees who have worked in Bahrain for 15 years, non-resident retirees with a pension of 4,000 BHD or more, and talented individuals contributing to the economy or society.
Applicants must file through the NPRA portal by submitting a valid passport, six months of bank statements, health insurance, and proof of residence.
Fees include 5 BHD for the application and 300 BHD for visa issuance, both non-refundable.
What sets Bahrainβs Golden Residency apart is its lifetime validity, broad family coverage, and work flexibility.
Visa holders can work anywhere in Bahrain, enjoy unlimited entries, sponsor dependents, and benefit from full business ownership rights.
Officials say the relaxed requirements are designed to boost real estate demand, attract global talent, and strengthen Bahrainβs position as a long-term residency and investment hub in the Gulf.
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