Marriage in Bahrain - what rights will that give me?

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Member since 29 September 2019

MitchPMember04 June 2020 17:22:56

Hello all.

I am soon to marry my Fiance who is a Bahraini national. I am a British citizen. I currently have a 5yr entry visa only. I might try to seek work i might not.

We plan to live together in Bahrain. What rights will my marriage give me?

Residence / healthcare / right to work / banking etc

We will marry in Bahrain.

Thanks in advance

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Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert05 June 2020 08:26:36

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Absolutely zero rights until or unless she sponsors you for a residence visa. And even then, that is a dependent visa which does not allow you to work. You can look for a job and then employer gives you a work visa.

Either visa will allow you to open bank accounts etc. There is no free health care for non citizens. For basic health care you pay a nominal fee like 7 BD at public health centers. Or have private medical insurance for private hospitals.

MitchP Member

Member since 29 September 2019

MitchPMember08 June 2020 15:28:19

I will be sponsored for residency. I wont need to work but it would be nice to also have that option.

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