The Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) at the Ministry of Interior has reduced the minimum real estate investment required for the Golden Residency from $5,30,563 (BHD 200,000) to $3,44,86 (BHD 130,000).
The step is expected to increase demand for high-end properties in a competitive market, while maintaining the high standards of the Golden Residency Program, which forms part of a broader national strategy to enhance Bahrain’s appeal as a regional hub for long-term residency, business and investment.
A token for real estate boost
By lowering the investment threshold, the Kingdom of Bahrain aims to stimulate growth in the real estate sector and enable a wider segment of foreign investors to benefit from Bahrain’s high living standards and attractive property market. The step aligns with national efforts to promote sustainable investment, support economic growth and attract international expertise seeking stability and opportunities in the GCC.
The announcement for Golden Residency minimum investment coincides with the Kingdom’s hosting of the Cityscape exhibition, underscoring Bahrain’s role in supporting a dynamic regional and local real estate market characterized by innovation and sustainable value creation.
Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, Undersecretary for NPRA, emphasized the importance of this step, noting that reducing real estate investment requirements reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to providing an enabling environment for global investors seeking stability and long-term opportunities in the region. He added that the step increases the competitiveness of the Golden Residency Program while preserving its exclusivity and ensuring its continued ability to attract foreign investors.
Under the current program, the Golden Residency is granted to property owners and individuals who meet the required criteria.
These include;
Professionals who have worked in the Kingdom for at least five years with an average monthly salary exceeding $5,306 (BHD 2,000) during the past five years
Retirees who have worked in Bahrain for at least 15 years and receive an average monthly pension of $5,305 (BHD 2,000) or more, and
Non-residents with an average monthly pension exceeding $10,624 (BHD 4,000)
The Golden Residency is also granted to talented individuals such as entrepreneurs, highly skilled professionals, and those who make significant contributions to the national economy or Bahraini society.
The Golden Residency provides long-term residency, ease of establishing businesses, multiple-entry privileges and the ability to sponsor family members.
The updated threshold enhances the Kingdom’s position as one of the region’s most open, flexible and attractive destinations for investors, reinforcing its status as an appealing location for high-net-worth individuals and professionals seeking a welcoming environment and a high quality of life.
