Self Sponsorship Retirement Visa In bahrain - Mandatory Stay period .

Last activity 11 February 2023 by XTang

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kmurali1954Member09 February 2023 06:33:40

Ihold a self sponsorship retirement visa ( Residence Permit) valid for 10 years.

I need to go to my home country and stay there for about 8 or 9 months.

Is there any mandatory minimum period of stay in Bahrain as a restriction for the RP to be still valid?

Hope Someone can clear this matter for me

ZB SaleemMember09 February 2023 08:38:37

Not sure but minimum stay period is 3 months/year

XTangBahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert09 February 2023 09:06:33

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As far as I know, for self sponsorship visa, there is no minimum stay period. The minimum stay period of 3 months is ONLY for a Golden visa, not self sponsorship visa.

AliennActive member09 February 2023 09:55:44

@kmurali1954

There is no requirement for self sponsored retirement visa holders to spend any minimum period per year in Bahrain. For golden visa holders there is a minimum of 3 months per year stay in Bahrain required. I am not aware of any recent change in rules on this point.

kmurali1954Member09 February 2023 10:00:35

@XTang Thank you. I didn't notice any mandatory period when I applied or even afterwards. Thanks again.

kmurali1954Member09 February 2023 10:02:05

@ZB Saleem

This is only for Golden Visa I think.. which allows you to work. Mine is more a RP only..

kmurali1954Member09 February 2023 10:02:44

@Alienn

Thank you very much. It's clear.

ZB SaleemMember09 February 2023 13:15:54

@kmurali1954, that why I said I am not Sure, however, your question is answered by person having better knowledge than me

XTangBahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert09 February 2023 14:16:10

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Yep I have a self sponsorship visa and so does my friend. He entered Bahrain after a year and no issues.

CrazzzyloveNew member11 February 2023 17:06:43

#10

Hey brother how are you ?

Can you please tell me some details about the paper work of retirement visa ? Because I’m trying to apply for my father he was working here for past 35 years

I’m facing issues with applying for good conduct certificate

Please thanks

XTangBahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert11 February 2023 17:40:18

#11

11770

Read this. Towards the end. Paperwork is simple.

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=750635

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