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Updated November 2024

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Check your work permit and legal status on the LMRA website

Enter your chosen ID details and complete the captcha to proceed

Eligibility results are shown on the next page after submission

How to check your work permit status through LMRA?

Expatriate employees can check their legal status and registered work permit eligibility by visiting the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) website.

To check the legal status of your work permits issued by Bahrain, follow the below-mentioned steps:

Visit the Verification of Eligibility to Join the Labour Registration Program page on the LMRA website. Here, you can check your legal status and eligibility by entering your identity number, work permit number, application ID, or passport number.

Choose one of the available identification options (identity number, work permit number, application ID, or passport number)
Enter the selected number in the appropriate field. If you choose the passport number, ensure you also select your nationality
Complete the “I’m not a robot” captcha and click the “Search” button
Your eligibility status and legal details will be displayed on the next page.