Bahrain Bahrain Golden Residency (Retiree) — Residency Program

Minimum income $5,306/mo BHD 2,000 a month

Stay 120 months, renewable

Application fee $808

Tax 0.0% No personal income tax

Path to staying

Residence permit120 months
Renew120 months at a time
Permanent residencypossible

Permanent residency
Citizenship
Dual citizenship allowed

Overview

Country: Bahrain
Program: Bahrain Golden Residency (Retiree)
Type: Retirement
Status: Active
Initial duration: 120 months
Renewable: Yes (120 mo)

Permanent residency for retirees: resident retirees with ≥15 years’ work in Bahrain and average pension of BHD 2,000+, or non-resident retirees with average pension of BHD 4,000+.

Financial requirements

Income requirement: BHD 2,000/mo (~$5,306 USD)
Pension requirement: $5,306/mo
Application fee: $808

Eligibility

Criminal record check required
Health check not required
Health insurance required

Work rights

Employment allowed
Self-employment allowed
Own a business allowed
Work permit included no

Family and dependents

Dependents allowed: Yes
Spouse included: Yes
Parents allowed: Yes

Benefits and mobility

Bank account can open
Property purchase allowed
Public healthcare access granted

Tax

Tax regime: Exempt
Tax rate: 0.0%
Regime name: No personal income tax
Foreign income taxed: No
Capital gains taxed: No

How to apply

Method: online
Processing time: 5–5 days
Apply from abroad: Yes

Notes

Fields use the resident-retiree pension floor (BHD 2,000 / USD 5,306). Non-resident retirees need BHD 4,000 / USD 10,612 average monthly pension (no Bahrain work-history requirement on the eligibility page). NPRA wording for resident retirees also references average pension over the last five years of residence. Same Golden Residency fees (BHD 5 + BHD 300 per person), family rules, no minimum stay, and LMRA work-permit caveat as other categories. No official minimum age stated for this category.

Last verified Oct 9, 2026 Last changed Oct 10, 2026 Source

Change history

Oct 10, 2026

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created from official eligibility, FAQ and NPRA retiree categories of Golden Residency.