house driver indian nationality job in bahrain

As per the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), the minimum salary for light vehicle drivers is BHD 225 per month as of January 2026. This applies to work permit approvals for expatriate workers, with employers required to pay via salary cards. Overtime is compensated at 1.25 times the hourly rate beyond 48 hours per week.

Foreign drivers need a sponsor-issued work permit from LMRA, valid for 2 years and renewable, with a processing fee of BHD 200 as of 2026. Applicants must pass a medical fitness test costing BHD 30 and provide a valid home country driving license. Residence permit (Article 18) is issued post-arrival for BHD 300.

Heavy goods vehicle drivers require at least 3 years of verified driving experience and a Category 4 professional driving license from the Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications (MTT). No minimum education is mandated, but a clean traffic record from the last 5 years is mandatory. Age must be 21-60 years.

Required documents include a valid passport (valid 6+ months), attested driving license, medical report, police clearance certificate, and 4 passport photos. Applications are submitted online via the LMRA portal by the employer, taking 5-10 working days for approval as of 2026. No agent fees are official.