Bahrain offers a long term Golden Residency for investors, qualified professionals, retirees and talented individuals. Indian nationals can apply on the same basis as other foreign applicants. 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.
Indian nationals are eligible. There is no reported nationality bar, so Indian applicants apply on the same terms as other foreign applicants. The route most relevant to an applicant based in India is the property investment route, since it does not require prior residence in Bahrain.
Other routes target people already living and working in Bahrain, retirees with a qualifying pension, and individuals recognised for exceptional talent. Confirm the live eligibility rules with the official authority before committing any money.
Reported routes include property investment in real estate held outright in the applicant name, long serving residents on a qualifying salary, retirees meeting a pension threshold, and talented individuals. The property route is the common entry point for overseas applicants. Confirm the live routes and conditions with the official authority.
The Golden Residency is reported as a renewable 10 year permit with no minimum physical presence requirement, which suits applicants who travel frequently. Holders can sponsor eligible family members. Confirm current processing times and renewal terms with the official authority.
The figures below are indicative entry points. Treat them as a starting point only and confirm the current amounts and all fees with the official authority.
| Route | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Property investment | From BHD 130,000 (about USD 345,000) | Property held outright in the applicant name. Confirm the current threshold with the official authority |
| Qualified professional | Salary threshold applies | For long serving residents of Bahrain. Confirm the current salary and insurance rules with the official authority |
| Government and processing fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Application and renewal fees apply |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), Ministry of Interior publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. Indian nationals are eligible and there is no reported nationality bar. For applicants based in India, the property investment route is the common entry point because it does not require prior residence in Bahrain.
The Golden Residency is reported to carry no minimum physical presence requirement, which suits applicants who travel often. Confirm the current rule with the official authority.
Holders are reported to be able to sponsor eligible family members. Confirm who can be included and the conditions with the official authority.
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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