Posts Tagged ‘Expats’

Jobs for over 60s?

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011

We read with interest the news item ‘Saudi Job Push’ (GDN, May 31), wherein they advised that the work permits of foreign workers who have spent more than six years will not be renewed. (more…)

Biological Details

Wednesday, January 26th, 2011

 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…)

Legal Voice

Sunday, January 16th, 2011

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…)

D-Day for jobs visa cheats

Saturday, January 1st, 2011

MANAMA: A nationwide crackdown on thousands of illegal workers will be launched today following the end of the Easy Exit scheme.Police will arrest foreign workers without proper documents, who will be housed at a shelter for expats at the Hidd detention centre. (more…)

1,000 illegal workers held

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

More than 1,000 illegal workers have been tracked down by authorities in the first half of this year, it emerged yesterday. A total of 536 expats were caught working for 329 Bahraini employers without proper documents by Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) inspectors. (more…)