Which types of income/assets are accepted according to the official source?
The resident-retiree Golden Residency category accepts an average pension of at least BHD 2,000 per month; the official eligibility page also requires at least 15 years of work in Bahrain. This differs from the separate resident-employee category, which uses average monthly basic salary over five years and continuous SIO insurance. NPRA’s combined employee/retiree service page lists a BHD 2,000 salary certificate, but the dedicated official Golden Residency eligibility and FAQ pages specify pension evidence for retirees. A six-month bank statement and Bahrain health-insurance certificate are also listed.
See recorded sources
Limits of the record- The official retiree pages do not state whether other income or assets can substitute for the pension threshold or whether family size changes it.
- https://www.npra.gov.bh/en/services/visas-residence-permit/residence-permits-services/golden-residency/golden-residence-permit-employedretired-foreigner-residing-in-bahrain/ — service body
Golden Residency issuance service is provided for foreign residents in Bahrain (employees/retirees), within applicable rules and regulations of the Kingdom of Bahrain
Required Terms of the Service
- https://www.npra.gov.bh/en/services/visas-residence-permit/residence-permits-services/golden-residency/golden-residence-permit-employedretired-foreigner-residing-in-bahrain/ — service body
Required Documents
Clear copy of salary certificate (minimum 2000 BHD)
Clear copy of valid medical insurance certificate issued in the Kingdom of Bahrain
Clear copy of previous residence permit (if applicable)
Clear copy of applicant's 6-month bank statement
Clear copy of previous residence permit (if applicable)
The administration has the right to request any additional necessary documents and information at any time
Fees
- https://goldenresidency.gov.bh/eligibility-criteria/ — exact Golden Residency route paragraph
### Retirees
Resident retirees: A retired individual who has worked in the Kingdom of Bahrain for at least fifteen years and who has an average pension of BHD 2,000 (equivalent to USD 5,306) and over.
Non-resident retirees: A retired individual who has an average pension of BHD 4,000 (equivalent to USD 10,624) and over.
- https://goldenresidency.gov.bh/faqs/ — exact Golden Residency route paragraph
- For non-resident retirees: Proof of average pension amounting to BHD 4,000 (equivalent to USD 10,624) or more per month.
- For resident retirees: Proof of average pension amounting to BHD 2,000 (equivalent to USD 5,306) or more per month.
- https://goldenresidency.gov.bh/eligibility-criteria/ — exact Golden Residency route paragraph
### Professionals Working in Bahrain
A professional who has been working in the Kingdom of Bahrain for at least five years, earning an average monthly basic salary of over BHD 2,000 (equivalent to USD 5,306) over the past five years and has been continuously insured by the Social Insurance Organization (SIO) for that amount throughout that entire period.” (Note: Only the basic salary will be considered. Bonuses, allowances, and any other additional benefits are excluded from the salary calculation.)
