Bahrain offers a long term Golden Residency for property owners, high earning professionals, retirees and recognised talent. Egyptian nationals can apply where they meet one of the qualifying categories. This page sets out the current position so you can plan.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
Egyptian nationals are eligible. The Golden Residency is open by category rather than by nationality, and there is no reported bar for Egyptians. What matters is meeting one of the published routes.
Common requirements include a valid passport, recent bank statements, valid health insurance and a clean record. Confirm the live eligibility rules with the Labour Market Regulatory Authority.
Four routes are commonly described. Property owners who hold qualifying Bahraini real estate. Professionals who have worked in Bahrain for at least five years on a qualifying basic salary. Retirees who meet a pension threshold. And recognised talent such as researchers, entrepreneurs and creatives. Confirm the live list of routes and the current thresholds with the official authority before you act.
The residency is generally issued for ten years and is renewable while the eligibility criteria continue to be met. Reported processing is short once the file is complete. Holders are generally expected to spend a minimum number of days in Bahrain each year. Confirm the current stay rule and timeline with the official authority.
The figures below are indicative entry points. Some thresholds have been reported as reduced. Treat them as a starting point only and confirm the current amounts and fees with the Labour Market Regulatory Authority.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Property route | Reported from around BHD 130,000 | Qualifying Bahraini real estate, reported reduced from a higher figure. Confirm the current minimum with the official authority |
| Salary route | From BHD 2,000 basic monthly salary | Worked in Bahrain for at least five years on this basic salary. Confirm the current rule with the official authority |
| Retiree route | Pension from BHD 2,000 to BHD 4,000 | Pension thresholds depend on work history in Bahrain. Confirm the current figures with the official authority |
| Government and processing fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Issuance and renewal fees apply |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. The residency is granted by category, not by nationality, and there is no reported bar for Egyptians. You need to meet one of the published routes such as property, salary, pension or recognised talent.
It is generally issued for ten years and is renewable while you continue to meet the eligibility criteria. Confirm the current validity and renewal rule with the official authority.
Holders are generally expected to spend a minimum number of days in Bahrain each year. Confirm the current stay requirement with the official authority before planning.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
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