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Recruitment Agency in Pakistan for Bahrain
Dar Ul Ayesha is a government-licensed Overseas Employment Promoter in Rawalpindi (Licence No. OP&HRD/5147/RWP/2024) that recruits Pakistani masons, steel fixers, electricians, plumbers, drivers and other tradespeople for employers in Bahrain. We source and screen candidates, arrange practical trade tests, and handle the Pakistani side of every hire: the Wafid medical, demand permission, contract verification, Protector of Emigrants registration and the pre-departure briefing.
Bahrain hiring at a glance (October 2026)
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Our licence | Overseas Employment Promoter licence OP&HRD/5147/RWP/2024, verifiable on the BEOE website |
| Our office | 50-A/2, Satellite Town, near Brain Surgery Hospital, Iran Road, Rawalpindi |
| Bahrain permit authority | Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), via its Expat Management System (EMS) |
| LMRA processing time | 21 working days for applicants outside Bahrain (LMRA published service time) |
| New 2-year work permit fee | BHD 390, plus BHD 5 admin fee and BHD 30 job advertisement fee |
| Medical before travel | Wafid (formerly GAMCA) report, no older than two months when the permit is filed |
| Trades we test in Rawalpindi | Electrician, plumbing, shuttering carpenter, steel fixer and mason |
| Pakistani workers sent to Bahrain | 37,726 in 2025, up from 25,198 in 2024 (BEOE data) |
Why are Bahrain employers hiring more workers from Pakistan?
Demand is rising quickly. According to Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment figures reported by ProPakistani, 37,726 Pakistanis registered for jobs in Bahrain in 2025, against 25,198 in 2024. That’s an increase of roughly 50% in a single year, and it brings the total sent to Bahrain since 1971 to 297,775.
Much of that demand comes from building and infrastructure work. Bahrain plans a 109 km driverless metro built in four phases, with completion targeted for 2029, according to The Business Year. Social housing keeps contractors busy too: MEED reported consultants bidding to supervise 1,269 villas in the second phase of East Sitra. Projects like these need the same trades again and again: masons, steel fixers, shuttering carpenters, electricians, plumbers and drivers.
There’s a cost side as well. Bahrain raised its work permit and monthly LMRA fees from January 2026 and will keep raising them in steps until 2029. Every permit now costs more, so a worker who arrives unable to do the job is an expensive mistake. That’s why we test skills in Pakistan before you ever see a CV.
How do you hire workers from Pakistan for Bahrain? Step by step
Hiring for Bahrain involves two governments. LMRA controls the work permit in Bahrain, and the Protector of Emigrants controls departure from Pakistan. Here’s how the two sides fit together, and who does what.
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You (Employer)You send your requirement
Trades, headcount, basic salary, allowances, accommodation, food, transport, contract length and start date. A manpower request takes about two minutes.
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You + Dar Ul AyeshaDemand documents are attested and permission is obtained
Your demand letter and power of attorney go through attestation, and we apply for demand permission through the Protector of Emigrants. See our emigration processing service.
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Dar Ul AyeshaWe source and screen candidates
We match CVs to your requirement and verify documents, then shortlist. You or your representative interview the shortlist.
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Dar Ul AyeshaCandidates take a practical trade test
Testing happens at our NAVTTC-registered partner centre in Rawalpindi, so you receive results alongside each CV. Details are on our trade testing page.
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Dar Ul Ayesha + WorkerSelected workers take the Wafid medical
It must be done at a Gulf Health Council (Wafid) accredited centre in Pakistan, and LMRA won’t accept a report older than two months. Our medical and mobilisation service books and tracks it.
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You (Employer)You file the LMRA work permit
In the EMS portal you choose the visa type, upload the passport and medical report, and pay the BHD 5 admin fee and BHD 30 job advertisement fee. LMRA states 21 working days for applicants outside Bahrain. After approval you pay the permit fee and print the permit.
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Dar Ul AyeshaWe complete Pakistani emigration formalities
We verify the Foreign Service Agreement against the approved demand, register each worker with BEOE and the Protector, and run the pre-departure briefing on Bahraini law, workplace safety and labour rights.
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Worker + EmployerThe worker arrives in Bahrain
At Bahrain International Airport the worker visits the LMRA office for biometrics, the residence permit is issued, and the Ministry of Health schedules a second medical inside Bahrain.
Timing tip from the process itself: because LMRA rejects medical reports older than two months, book the Wafid medical close to the day you file the permit. A medical done during sourcing can expire before the file is ready, and the worker has to repeat it.
Documents LMRA needs for a worker from Pakistan
A copy of the passport with the first name and father’s or family name on the first page. For Pakistani nationals, LMRA also asks for the page showing the father’s or spouse’s name and any page with an old passport number.
A passport valid for at least six months. LMRA recommends at least two years.
A Wafid medical report marked fit, issued within the last two months.
A no-objection certificate from the relevant Bahraini authority for regulated occupations, such as doctors, engineers, teachers and banking roles.
Source: LMRA New Work Permit service page, last updated 8 July 2026. It pays to check every passport against these rules before the permit is filed, not after.
Which Pakistani workers can we supply for Bahrain?
Bahrain demand we see is concentrated in construction, building services and transport. The table shows the roles we recruit for and how each one is checked before shortlisting. These are typical roles, not a guarantee of current vacancies.
| Sector | Roles we recruit | How skills are checked |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | Masons, steel fixers, shuttering carpenters, painters, site helpers | Practical trade test at our NAVTTC-registered partner centre in Rawalpindi (mason, steel fixer, shuttering carpenter) |
| Electrical and building services | Electricians, electrical technicians, plumbers | Practical electrician and plumbing tests at the same partner centre |
| Transport | Heavy and light vehicle drivers, equipment operators | Driving and operating experience checked before candidates are shown to you |
| Mechanical | Mechanics, fitters, machine operators, maintenance technicians | Hands-on skill checks before shortlisting |
| Healthcare | Healthcare support staff and technicians | Qualifications checked; some roles also need a Bahraini authority approval (see below) |
| Executive search | Technical, administrative and corporate roles | Interviews, reference and credential checks |
Bahrain labour rules to know before you recruit (2026)
Bahrainisation targets.
LMRA sets a Bahraini-staff target for each business activity and size band. A company below target can still get expatriate permits by paying the parallel fee shown above. LMRA’s Bahrainisation calculator shows your position.
Fees rise until 2029.
Edict 79 of 2025 phases in higher permit and monthly fees each year from January 2026. Budget multi-year contracts with that in mind.
The flexi permit is gone.
Bahrain stopped issuing flexi permits on 31 October 2022 and replaced them with a Labour Registration Programme for people already in Bahrain, as Migrant-Rights.org reported. Any “flexi visa” or “free visa” offered to workers in Pakistan is a red flag.
Workers can change employer.
Bahrain allows a worker to move to a new employer after a year of service, under LMRA rules and notice requirements, as this 2026 Bahrain work visa guide summarises. Fair pay and good housing are your best retention tools.
Secondment is now possible.
Since September 2026, an employer can second a worker to another company for up to 90 days, with the worker’s consent and LMRA approval, without transferring the permit, according to Teamed’s summary of LMRA rules.
Medical twice.
A Wafid medical in Pakistan before the permit, and a Ministry of Health medical in Bahrain after arrival. A worker found unfit must be deported by the employer, which LMRA states on its medical examination page.
What salary should you offer Pakistani workers in Bahrain?
Every Pakistani demand registered with BEOE records the salary and benefits, and workers can look them up.
As one real example, a BEOE-registered demand for technicians in Manama offered BHD 383 to 452 a month with free accommodation, food, ticket, medical care and transport. Treat that as a reference point, not a rate card. Pay depends on trade, experience and whether you provide housing and meals.
Write the full package into the demand:
- Basic salary
- Allowances
- Overtime
- Accommodation
- Food
- Transport
The Protector checks the Foreign Service Agreement against the approved demand, so a mismatch between the two can hold the worker at the departure stage.
Bahrain also runs a Wage Protection System for salary payments, so plan to pay through it.
Why choose Dar Ul Ayesha for Bahrain recruitment?
Most agency pages say they are licensed and experienced. You should be able to check both. Here’s what you can verify about us before signing anything:
A licence you can look up.
Our licence number is OP&HRD/5147/RWP/2024. Search it on the BEOE list of licensed OEPs or read the details on our licence page.
A real office you can visit.
50-A/2, Satellite Town, near Brain Surgery Hospital, Iran Road, Rawalpindi, open Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Skills tested before shortlisting.
Electricians, plumbers, shuttering carpenters, steel fixers and masons are tested practically at our NAVTTC-registered partner centre in Rawalpindi.
Recruitment experience since 2008.
Our team has worked in overseas recruitment for over 18 years.
Paperwork done in-house.
Demand attestation, demand permission, Foreign Service Agreement verification and BEOE/Protector registration are handled by our own team, in line with the Emigration Ordinance 1979.
Honest about vacancies.
We don’t advertise jobs we don’t have. Roles listed on this page reflect typical demand, not open positions.
Looking for a job in Bahrain? Read this first
If you’re a worker in Pakistan, these checks protect your money and your visa:
- Ask for the BEOE permission number of the job and confirm the employer, salary and benefits on the BEOE website.
- Never pay more than the BEOE-notified charges, and always ask for a receipt. Our guide on how to verify a licensed OEP shows you how.
- Take your medical only at a Wafid-accredited centre. Our GAMCA medical guide explains the booking.
- Never travel to work without Protector registration. Read the Protector and BEOE registration steps.
- Refuse any “flexi visa” or “free visa” for Bahrain. That scheme no longer exists.
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Register your trade with us Browse current openings on our jobs boardFrequently asked questions about recruiting in Pakistan for Bahrain
How long does it take to hire a worker from Pakistan for Bahrain?
The LMRA work permit alone takes 21 working days for a worker outside Bahrain, according to LMRA. Total time also depends on sourcing, trade testing, the Wafid medical and Pakistani emigration formalities, which run partly in parallel. We map those stages for your specific requirement before you commit.
How much is a new LMRA work permit in 2026?
A new two-year work permit costs BHD 390 (BHD 210 permit plus BHD 180 basic health care fee), and a one-year permit costs BHD 195. LMRA also charges a BHD 5 admin fee, a BHD 30 job advertisement fee for applicants outside Bahrain, and a monthly fee of BHD 7.5 or BHD 12.5 per worker. Fees rise each year until 2029.
Does Bahrain require a GAMCA medical for Pakistani workers?
Yes. Bahrain requires a pre-employment medical at a centre accredited by the Gulf Health Council through Wafid, the system formerly called GAMCA. LMRA accepts the report only if it is marked fit and is no older than two months. Workers take a second medical in Bahrain after arrival.
Who pays recruitment costs when hiring for Bahrain?
The employer pays LMRA work permit, health care and monthly fees. In Pakistan, a worker hired through a licensed promoter pays only the BEOE-notified charges, which total Rs 22,200, plus the medical. Bahrain's Labour Law bars employers from deducting recruitment or visa costs from wages.
Can you supply a full crew for a Bahrain construction project?
Yes. We recruit both single specialists and project crews in construction, electrical, mechanical, transport and healthcare support roles. Send your trades, headcount and start date, and we will confirm sourcing and testing for each trade before you commit.
Is the Bahrain flexi permit still available?
No. Bahrain stopped issuing flexi permits on 31 October 2022 and replaced them with a Labour Registration Programme for people already living in Bahrain. Any agent in Pakistan selling a "flexi visa" or "free visa" for Bahrain is offering something that does not exist.
How can I verify that Dar Ul Ayesha is a licensed agency?
Search licence number OP&HRD/5147/RWP/2024 on the Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment list of licensed Overseas Employment Promoters. You can also visit our office at 50-A/2, Satellite Town, Rawalpindi, Monday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
