Expired work visa

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Member since 09 September 2015

prasanna.sunilNew member02 August 2021 23:56:52

Hi All,

I need an urgent advice from you all. I have been working for a company in Bahrain for the last 6.7years. I stay with my family. In Feb this year my work visa expired and my company informed me that it will be renewed shortly. But because of some issues in company it has not been able to do so.
Though i am getting my salary and doing my work but donot know how to sort this problem. I believe i cannot fly out for any urgent requirement. I dropped a formal mail to my company about the visa expiry .
What i am supposed to do next. Shall i approach LMRA.As there is no clear indication from the company when it be renewed and they appear to be buying time.

XTang Bahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert03 August 2021 06:43:01

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If the visa has expired, then you are here illegally. Approaching LMRA can only help you get extensions of 30 days a few times - they won't compel the employer to renew the visa. For employer disputes, they will refer you to MOL. But since your visa has expired, you can change employers.... Get extension and shift jobs.

ammusadaf Active member

Member since 18 August 2021

ammusadafActive member24 April 2022 12:59:17

@XTang. One doubt, suppose my visa expires on April 25 , will the old company able to renew after that expiry date .

In other words, my question is can we renew the expired visa during Grace period time .

Please advice

topinsight01 Banned

Member since 24 April 2022

topinsight01Banned24 April 2022 13:28:36

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@XTang. One doubt, suppose my visa expires on April 25 , will the old company able to renew after that expiry date .

In other words, my question is can we renew the expired visa during Grace period time .

Please advice
- @ammusadaf

Please note that LMRA gives the option to renew the work visa even though it is expired without any further documentation for 2 - 4 Weeks. After this period the system will automatically cancel the visa. In this case you will have to get the extension slip from NPRA to apply for the same sponsor or different sponsor or to leave Bahrain as well. I hope it is clear.

ammusadaf Active member

Member since 18 August 2021

ammusadafActive member24 April 2022 13:44:20

@topinsight01 so my old company can renew my visa even after April 25 which is the expiry date of visa ..correct?

topinsight01 Banned

Member since 24 April 2022

topinsight01Banned24 April 2022 13:57:29

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@topinsight01 so my old company can renew my visa even after April 25 which is the expiry date of visa ..correct?
- @ammusadaf

Yes, LMRA gives an offence to the CR and ask them to renew or cancel it. Usually they will give 2-4 weeks from the expiry date. If the employer does not renew, The System will automatically cancel it.

ammusadaf Active member

Member since 18 August 2021

ammusadafActive member24 April 2022 15:48:52

@topinsight01 thank you

gurbanirajesh Member

Member since 14 September 2024

gurbanirajeshMember14 September 2024 08:40:23

my employment visa is expiring today i want to cancel visa from old employee and want to apply the visa with new employer is it possible

logicalindian Bahrain Expert

Member since 01 May 2013

logicalindianBahrain Expert15 September 2024 11:54:10

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If it expires today, you will have a 30-day grace period to find a new employer or leave the country.

Chali5657 New member

Member since 15 October 2024

Chali5657New member15 October 2024 08:55:28

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@XTang Asslam o Alikum Sir my visa has expired in April and now I wants to change another company and I have contract and job offer letter so what should I do I already gets One Month Extension too please answer

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