Staff Reporter
The biometric information of over 90 per cent of expatriate workers in Bahrain has been collected by the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA). Biometric information including the fingerprints, photographs and electronic signatures of every expatriate worker whose visa is issued by the authority, is colected and stored in an LMRA database. (more…)
When to send your employee to LMRA to get enrolled?
Please note that the enrolment process (the collection of finger prints and signature) is solely for those expats who had never done it before. There is no enrolment for termination, renewal or for local transfer (Mobility), provided that LMRA already has this data. (more…)
My employer/sponsor has taken my passport and is refusing to give it back to me even after I demanded it, citing that it is ” a company policy” or that it is detained for”safe-guarding”
Although this is out of LMRA’s jursidication, please note that the laws of Bahrain stipulate the following (more…)
I am already a resident in bahrain, is there a wayto check my visa? And how can I stay informed of any changes to my status at LMRA?
LMRA, has created the expat portal, for expats to stay informed and connected with LMRA all the time. Through the expat portal, you will be able to see your details, visa status and expiry date, details of your dependents, etc. (more…)
My employer is not paying me my salary / wage / allowances on time, what should I do?
LMRA does not interfere in ssuch matters, which are outside its jurisdiction. Employees are advised to report this case to the Ministry of Labour, which in turn can take it to a court of law. (more…)
