Financial Support for People with Low Incomes (High Cost Allowance)

• The applicant must be Bahraini
• Be a permanent resident of Bahrain

Beneficiaries are defined according to one of the following categories:

• Husband and wife, with or without children
• Social Security Beneficiaries
• The elderly of both sexes, with or without children, regardless of marital status. (Male: divorced, widowed, married, single) (Female: divorced, widowed, single).
• divorced with child custody
• A widower with children

Owning one commercial register with one branch is allowed according to the following criteria:

• The number of employees should not exceed 10 employees
• The total wages of employees shall not exceed 1000 dinars

Financial Support for People with Low Incomes (High Cost Allowance)

• Fill in the application and declaration form
• Original (valid) ID card of the applicant.
• The applicant’s original bank statement including the IBAN
• Divorce certificate and custody ruling in the case of a divorced man or woman
• For holders of commercial registers only: Bring the customer number/ facility number, a statement from the notary office to determine the amount of income from the commercial register, the lease contract, and the electricity bill.
• It is mandatory to bring a salary certificate or a retirement pension statement if the applicant is not sure of the amount of income registered with the Social Insurance Organization
• For holders of fishing licenses, a statement from Agriculture and Marine Resources is required. This statement should specify the fact that the owner has one license and the type of license.
• In some exceptional cases, residency in Bahrain can be considered, such as work abroad or treatment conditions. Accordingly, the necessary documents are required to prove the case.