Recruiting for Bahrain
Manpower recruitment for Bahrain from India
Bahrain is the smallest GCC market we work in, but it's a steady one. Most orders come from factories, metal works, retail chains and hotels in and around Manama.
- MEA licensed agency
- All skill levels
- ₹0 charged to workers
How we work
How does KDA Hiring recruit for Bahrain?
We recruit Indian workers for employers in Bahrain, mainly for manufacturing, retail, hospitality and construction.
KDA Hiring is an MEA licensed agency in Lucknow. Once your work permit is issued by Bahrain's Labour Market Regulatory Authority, we test candidates, book the Wafid medical, get visas stamped and file eMigrate clearance. Employers pay our fee. Workers pay nothing.
Zero fee for workers. Bahraini employers pay our recruitment fee. Candidates never pay us anything.
The market
Hiring Indian workers for Bahrain
Bahrain's labour system is fairly straightforward. Work permits go through the Labour Market Regulatory Authority, usually called the LMRA, and the process is mostly online. Once the permit's issued, our part can move quickly.
Orders tend to be smaller here, often 5 to 30 workers, but they come from employers who hire regularly. Factory work, aluminium and metal fabrication, shops and hotels make up most of it.
There's a long-established Indian community in Bahrain, which helps new workers settle in quickly.
Jobs in demand
Jobs in demand in Bahrain
These are the sectors our Bahraini orders come from most, and the roles that keep coming up.
Manufacturing
- Production workers
- Machine operators
- Welders
- Fabricators
Retail
- Sales assistants
- Cashiers
- Storekeepers
Hospitality
- Cooks
- Waiters
- Room attendants
Visa and paperwork
Visa and paperwork for Bahrain, step by step
Here's how a typical Bahraini order moves, from your side to ours.
LMRA work permit
You apply for the work permit through the LMRA and send us the approval with the demand letter.
Testing and selection
We test candidates and set up interviews. You choose the final list.
Wafid medical
Workers take the Wafid medical at an approved centre in India.
Stamping and eMigrate
We get the visa stamped, file emigration clearance for ECR passport holders and arrange PBBY insurance.
Departure
Workers fly over and complete their residence permit in Bahrain.
See our full recruitment process for every stage in detail.
Local rules
What employers in Bahrain should know
A few local rules and habits that affect hiring.
LMRA is mostly online
Permit applications are quick when your company's LMRA records are up to date.
Smaller, regular orders
We're happy to handle orders of five or six workers as well as larger ones.
Healthcare licensing
Clinical staff are licensed through the National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA).
Bahrainisation
Some sectors have quotas for Bahraini nationals. Check your roles before ordering.
Rules change, so we check the current position on every order.
Where we place
Cities we place workers in
- Manama
- Muharraq
- Sitra
- Riffa
- Hamad Town
- Isa Town
- Hidd
- Askar
Other GCC countries
Compare all six on our GCC countries overview, or browse by unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled manpower.
FAQ
Questions about recruiting for Bahrain
Hiring for Bahrain?
Tell us the roles and numbers. We'll reply within a day with a plan for Bahrain.
What is the LMRA?
The Labour Market Regulatory Authority is the Bahraini body that issues work permits. You apply to it before we start the Indian side of the process.
How long does recruitment for Bahrain take?
About three to five weeks once the LMRA permit is issued.
Is a Wafid medical needed for Bahrain?
Yes. Workers take the Wafid medical in India before travel.
Do you take small orders for Bahrain?
Yes. Many of our Bahrain orders are between 5 and 30 workers.
What jobs are in demand in Bahrain?
Factory and fabrication work, retail, hotel jobs and construction trades.