The Kingdom of Bahrain has opened a new golden visa scheme to foreign investors who invested in real estate and businesses in Bahrain.
Investors in above three categories can qualify for ten year residence permit in Bahrain. It is renewable. The real estate market in the Kingdom of Bahrain witnessed an upward surge during the past decade due to easing ownership and residency restrictions, which made the Kingdom of Bahrain more attractive when it comes to real estate ownership.
November 30, Best Citizenships. However, a foreigner granted citizenship under this article shall not be entitled to voting rights, representation, nomination or appointment in local councils for 10 years. His wife and children shall be regarded as Bahraini by naturalization Art.
In accordance with Art. A Bahraini woman marrying a foreign national shall not lose her Bahraini nationality unless she acquires the nationality of her husband. She may reclaim her Bahraini nationality upon the dissolution of marriage if she establishes residence in Bahrain. Cases that lead to withdrawal of Bahraini nationality from persons who acquired it through naturalization include the acquisition of citizenship through deception, false statements or hiding of information and being found guilty in a case connected with honor and honesty within five years of acquiring citizenship Art.
A Bahraini citizen may lose his nationality if he voluntarily acquires another nationality or renounces his Bahraini nationality and His Majesty issues an order to withdraw his nationality. Have all required documents authenticated before arriving.
The U. Embassy in Manama cannot provide this service. For information on authentication of U. Employer Retention of U. Passports: It is illegal, but a common practice for Bahraini employers to retain your passport. Such retention could delay your travel or grant undue leverage to your employer in case of a dispute.
Do not allow your employer to retain your U. It is the property of the U. While many U. Exit Restrictions: If you have unpaid debt or are involved in legal proceedings including debt, traffic tickets, unresolved traffic accident to include repair, labor, or custody disputes , authorities may not allow you to leave Bahrain until the issue is resolved, even if takes several years to close the case.
Additionally, this could force you to stay in Bahrain beyond the validity of your visa, at which point you would begin to accrue daily fines.
Should this happen, you will have to find private means to pay for your expenses. Embassy cannot pay your debt, fines, tickets, legal expenses or living expenses. Residents intending to return to Bahrain: Be sure to obtain a re-entry permit valid for at least six months before leaving. Please verify this information with the Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain before traveling. Similarly, health facilities and pharmacies are required to report HIV-positive foreigners to the Ministry of Health.
Dual nationality: Bahrain does not recognize dual nationality, though some exceptions are made. Dual nationals are required to declare and register their second nationality with the government.
If you are eligible for Bahraini citizenship, authorities will not issue you a Bahraini passport unless you renounce your U. Find information on dual nationality , prevention of international child abduction , and customs regulations on our website. Demonstrations: Spontaneous and violent anti-government demonstrations may occur, particularly at night and on weekends.
Such activity is usually confined to specific locations and is rarely widespread. Demonstrations sometimes result in blocked highways and unofficial checkpoints. Participants occasionally throw rocks, Molotov cocktails, and utilize improvised explosive devices and shotgun-like projectile launchers. The Ministry of Interior maintains official checkpoints and routinely uses tear gas, stun grenades, and other crowd dispersal techniques against demonstrators.
Avoid all demonstrations. To date, no U. Local media outlets have sometimes expressed anti-U. Restricted travel: The U. Embassy restricts its employees from traveling to specific areas where protest activity is more likely and advises all U. Crime: The crime rate in Bahrain is low, and violent crime is rare.
Thieves are active in the old market area. Victims of Crime: U. Embassy for assistance. Report crimes to the local police at and contact the U. See our webpage on help for U.
Domestic Violence: U. National contact number for government related appointments — Civil Aviation Department, Bahrain — Bahrain International Airport — Tourism: The tourism industry is generally regulated and rules with regard to best practices and safety inspections are regularly enforced. In the event of an injury, appropriate medical treatment is widely available throughout the country. Outside of a major metropolitan center, it may take more time for first responders and medical professionals to stabilize a patient and provide life-saving assistance.
See our webpage for more information on insurance providers for overseas coverage. Criminal Penalties: You are subject to local laws. If you violate local laws, even unknowingly, you may be expelled, arrested, or imprisoned.
Furthermore, some laws are also prosecutable in the U. For examples, see our website on crimes against minors abroad and the Department of Justice website.
Arrest Notification: If you are arrested or detained, ask police or prison officials to notify the U. Embassy immediately. Embassy officials can more readily visit you while you are still being detained at a police station than after you have been transferred to a prison. See our webpage for further information and our embassy website for a list of local lawyers.
Extra-marital sexual relations are a criminal offense. If a child is born out of wedlock, obtaining a civil birth certificate is extremely difficult and frequently leads to the deportation of the mother and the child. Additionally, transmission of citizenship is typically through the father which could lead to the child being stateless. In the case of U. Consult the embassy for options, but it is advisable to depart the country before giving birth.
Drug Usage: Penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking in illegal drugs are severe, including long jail sentences and heavy fines. You can be arrested for public drunkenness and disorderly behavior. Any sign of alcohol consumption may be taken as evidence of driving under the influence. Child Abduction and Custody Cases: There are no treaties in force between Bahrain and the United States concerning international parental child abduction and custody cases.
Bahraini courts may ignore child custody decrees issued in the United States. Sharia law generally controls custody issues. Decisions are often based on age and gender of the children rather than the U. Divorce: Seek legal counsel and ascertain your rights in Bahrain before visiting the country if you are a U.
This is particularly important regarding child custody issues. See our website on Bahrain and international child abduction for additional information. LGBTI Travelers: While the law does not criminalize consensual same-sex sexual activity between people over 21, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender activities are not accepted socially.
Travelers Who Require Accessibility Assistance: Transportation is not wheelchair-accessible, and sidewalks and crosswalks—even in large cities—are not accessible. Outside of the more expensive hotels in the capital, virtually no hotels offer accessible accommodations. There are very few accessible restaurants, shops, or historical sites. Handicap-accessible bathrooms, even in major hospitals, are generally not available.
Women Travelers: Women traveling alone should maintain vigilance. Medical Care: Basic medical care is available through public and private hospitals, as well as private clinics. In some facilities, the care is below U.
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