Bahrain: How to Check Your Work Permit Status on the MyGov App
Bahrain's LMRA has upgraded its service that lets workers check their work permit status and validity on the MyGov app using eKey 2.0. Here is how it works.
BahrainIn brief
- Bahrain's LMRA has upgraded its service for checking a registered worker's work permit details.
- The service is on the MyGov app and uses eKey 2.0.
- Workers enter their ID card number, passport number and country to see their permit status and validity.
- The upgrade was announced on 5 October 2026 as part of Bahrain's government service redesign.
| Country | Bahrain |
|---|---|
| Organization | Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), Bahrain |
| Official source | GDN Online – LMRA develops work permit details service (BNA) ✓ gdnonline.com |
Workers in Bahrain can now check their work permit details more easily. The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) has upgraded its service for viewing a registered worker's permit, according to an announcement reported by the Bahrain News Agency on 5 October 2026.
How to check your work permit
- Open the MyGov app.
- Log in with eKey 2.0, Bahrain's national digital identity.
- Open the LMRA work permit details service.
- Enter your ID card number and passport number, and select your country.
- View your permit's status and validity.
What's new
- A simpler interface and easier steps.
- Unified service information across all LMRA channels.
- Direct access for workers to their own permit details, according to LMRA's Executive Vice President for Services and Business, Ahmed Ibrahim Al Arabi.
The upgrade is part of a wider government programme. More than 1,300 government services have been documented and published, and 800 are being redeveloped.
Why you should check your permit
- Confirm it is valid before it expires, so your employer can renew it in time.
- Check your employer details are correct.
- Spot problems early. If your permit has been cancelled or isn't what you were told, contact the LMRA.
Related: Bahrain end-of-service, leave and notice rules and LMRA's 3-month temporary assignment rule.
Frequently asked questions
How can I check my work permit in Bahrain?
Use the MyGov app with eKey 2.0. Enter your ID card number and passport number and select your country to see your work permit status and validity.
Who runs work permits in Bahrain?
The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA).
Why should I check my Bahrain work permit?
To confirm your permit is valid and matches your employer. Working without a valid permit can lead to penalties.
Apply only through the official source.
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