2011 Bahrain Country Commercial Guide - US - Export.gov

1. Upon the submission of the application of recruitment from abroad, the correct
code of the occupation must be registered.
2. Copies of the Occupational Specification and Classification are available at the
Foreign Employment Section.
3. In case of inability to get the required occupational code or to reconcile the name
and the code, please refer to the Research and Labor Studies Section.
4. The applicants or their representatives shall submit applications or delegates
authorized by the Ministry of Justice and Islamic Affairs.
5. If the application is refused, they shall be informed by mail of the reasons of such
refusal.
Application Submission Times
Applications may be submitted daily from 7:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Procedures for Submitting Applications and the Required Attachments
Recruitment Applications for expatriates (non-Bahrainis) for Commercial Establishments:
1. Complete the recruitment application form.
2. Provide a copy of the commercial registration.
3. Provide a copy of the CPR (national identity card) of the applicant or his
representative with a copy of the official authorization.
4. Attach agreements, contracts, and licenses that show the size of work.
5. Provide a copy of the social insurance inventory if establishment employs ten
workers or more.
6. Establishments employing less than ten workers shall employ at least one
Bahraini.
7. If there is a difference between the Ministry's information and the social
insurance inventory concerning the number of employees, a certificate will be
requested from Immigration.
8. When applying for substitution, a certificate of departure will be requested.
9. The last electricity bill paid, or the bills of the last two months, must be submitted.
Franchising Return to top
The demand for U.S. restaurant franchises remains strong in Bahrain, particularly in the
fast-food restaurant sector. As of January 2012, more than 94 U.S. franchise restaurants
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