The Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) teamed up with the Labour and Social Development Ministry and the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) to organise the awareness campaign for expatriate communities. Continue reading
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Amnesty a big hit!
Around 21,000 illegal residents have rectified their situations since the launch of the amnesty period in July. Officials confirmed that Bangladeshis, Indians and Pakistanis were the ones who benefited the most from the campaign. Continue reading
Illegal migrants urged to comply with amnesty
Manama Illegal migrant workers are being urged to benefit from the amnesty and regulate their situation or leave Bahrain without penalties.The Assistant Undersecretary for Ports, Search and Follow Up at the Nationality, Passport and Residence (NPRA) called upon the migrant community to comply with grace period so as bring their situation in line with the law.
In a statement issued yesterday, he said that the NPRA has allocated employees and offices to facilitate the paperwork procedures. Continue reading
LMRA Gives Amnesty to Illegal Workers to correct their presence
The Labour Market Regulatory Authority announced today that an amnesty period will commence on July 1st for six months aimed at allowing illegal workers to either legalize their presence in Bahrain through obtaining legal gainful employment or by leaving back to their countries without penalties or “Black Listing” which will allow all workers who choose to leave Bahrain during the amnesty period to return at any future date to Bahrain without obstacles. Continue reading
It’s fast it’s cool
Bahrain is moving on the fast lane, it seems, as the embassies of the Kingdom abroad would soon be able to issue visas directly. The initiative not only facilitates tourism, but also reduces official delay. Continue reading
LMRA Appoints 19 new inspectors
Nineteen new inspectors have joined the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) as Judicial Officers.
Following the directives of the Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the newlyrecruited officials will contribute in detecting and controlling the increasing illegal employment phenomenon. Continue reading