Bahrain: Decision No. 2 of 1970

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Date of adoption

Entry into force

Source:

– Legislation & Legal Opinion Commission, Kingdom of Bahrain, accessed: 3 August 2014, http://www.legalaffairs.gov.bh/Media/LegalPDF/RLSA0270.pdf

Abstract

Every foreigner working or intending to work in Bahrain must obtain a work permit, either personally or through the establishment or company he plans on working for, from the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs. He must also have a residence permit (Art. 1).

A foreigner with a work permit must also obtain a labour card from the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs and must apply for renewal at least one month prior to its expiry (Art. 2).

The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs is responsible for authorizing a foreigner’s change of profession (Art. 3).

Establishments and companies shall not hire a foreigner without obtaining a permit from the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (Art. 4). They are also required to inform the Ministry of the expiry of a worker’s contract or his resignation for any reason (Art. 7).