Bahrain Golden Residency just became more accessible for investors. Bahrain’s Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) announced a reduction in the minimum real estate investment required for Golden Residency from BHD 200,000 (≈ US$530,555) to BHD 130,000 (US$345,000), which is a 35% decrease.
What changed and when
- Announcement date: November 26, 2025 (official press release).
- Policy change: lower minimum real estate investment for the Golden Residency property route to BHD 130,000 / US$345,000.
- Policy rationale (official):
- Stimulate growth in the real estate sector.
- Strengthen Bahrain’s positioning as a hub for long-term residency, business, and investment.
- Increase program competitiveness while maintaining exclusivity.
Who is eligible (beyond property investors)
The official announcement confirms that Golden Residency can apply to several categories, including:
- Property owners meeting the required investment threshold.
- Employees who worked in Bahrain for 5+ years with an average monthly salary above BHD 2,000.
- Retirees who worked in Bahrain for 15+ years with an average monthly pension of at least BHD 2,000.
- Non-resident retirees with an average monthly pension above BHD 4,000.
- Talented individuals (e.g., entrepreneurs, highly skilled professionals, and contributors to the national economy/society).
What Golden Residency offers (benefit set)
From the official release, Golden Residency provides:
- Long-term residency
- Multiple-entry privileges
- Ability to sponsor family members
- Ease of establishing businesses
In addition, corporate immigration firms report that the program (launched in 2022) provides a 10-year renewable residence, with work rights and family reunification.
Why this matters for high-net-worth investors
This isn’t just a headline cut. It changes the deal economics.
1) Lower entry point, same strategic outcome
- The reduction improves capital efficiency for investors who want a GCC base without tying up an extra ~BHD 70,000 in qualifying property value.
2) Stronger “regional optionality”
- For globally mobile families, a Bahrain base can support:
- Business access and operating flexibility.
- Family relocation optionality and continuity planning.
- A more diversified residency portfolio across jurisdictions.
3) Market signal: Bahrain is competing for premium demand
The announcement coincided with Bahrain hosting the Cityscape exhibition and explicitly referenced demand for high-end properties and “sustainable value creation.”
How Globalia (partner of Globevisa Group) helps you secure Bahrain Golden Residency
Globalia supports high-net-worth individuals with an execution-first approach:
- Confidential eligibility assessment (property vs. alternative categories).
- Strategic structuring aligned with your family, mobility, and business goals.
- Document readiness (financial narrative, compliance pack, risk flags).
- Property route support through vetted partners for investment-fit screening.
- Application coordination and end-to-end case management.
- Post-approval support (renewal planning, family sponsorship pathway, long-term mobility roadmap).