welders and steel fabrication helpers

As per LMRA, the minimum salary for Welders (occupation code 721212) to obtain a work permit in Bahrain is BHD 395 per month as of January 2026. This applies to all new expatriate hires and must be stated in the employment contract. Salaries below this threshold will result in permit rejection.

International welders need a job offer from a Bahrain-registered employer who sponsors the work permit via LMRA portal, requiring a passport valid for 6 months, medical fitness certificate, and police clearance. The process takes 5-10 working days and costs BHD 200 for the first-year permit as of 2026. Residence visa (Article 14 or 19) is issued post-permit approval.

Welders must have a vocational training certificate (ITI Diploma in Welding) attested by the issuing country's authorities and 3 years of relevant experience verified by previous employers. High school diploma is the minimum education level, with preference for AWS or equivalent certifications. Candidates under 21 years old are ineligible for work permits.

Required documents include a colored passport copy, 4 passport-sized photos, attested educational certificates, experience letters, CV, and medical report from approved clinic. Employer submits via LMRA Expat Management System with BHD 50 application fee. All foreign documents must be attested by Bahrain Embassy in home country.