Bahrain offers a long term Golden Residency to investors, skilled professionals, retirees and talented individuals. Vietnamese 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.
Vietnamese nationals are eligible where they meet one of the published categories. The scheme is built around qualifying criteria such as property investment, salary and length of work in Bahrain, pension level for retirees, or recognised talent, rather than around nationality. There is no reported nationality bar for Vietnam.
Each category has its own conditions and supporting documents. Confirm which category fits your situation, and the live requirements, with the official authority before applying.
Reported pathways include a qualifying real estate investment, long residence in Bahrain on a sufficient salary, a qualifying pension for retirees whether resident or not, and a talent route for entrepreneurs, researchers and innovators. The residency is reported to run for ten years and to be renewable while the conditions are met. Confirm the current list of categories with the official authority.
Reporting points to a short decision window once a complete application is filed. Plan for time to gather documents such as proof of investment, bank statements and health insurance. Confirm current processing times and document lists with the official authority.
The figures below are indicative and have changed recently. Treat them as a starting point only and confirm the current thresholds and fees with the official authority before acting.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate investment route | Reported reduced to around BHD 130,000 | The property threshold was lowered recently. Confirm the current figure with the official authority |
| Salary based route | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Tied to years worked in Bahrain and an average monthly salary level |
| Residency issuance fee | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | A government issuance fee applies on approval |
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, where they meet one of the published categories such as property investment, qualifying salary and residence, a qualifying pension, or recognised talent. Eligibility rests on those criteria, not on nationality.
Reporting describes a ten year residency that can be renewed while the eligibility conditions continue to be met. Confirm the current validity and renewal rules with the official authority.
No. It is a long term residence permit. Bahraini citizenship is governed separately and is not a standard outcome of this route. Confirm the current rules 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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