Replace Lost / Damaged ID Card

• In the case of the presence of a general representative or relative, it is necessary to present the original and valid passport of the personal number holder
• While using the eService, If some specific requirements are not met, a message will be displayed with the required document to be attached within the application.

Prerequisites for the worker

• Worker have a valid residence permit as per the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs Regulations
• Worker must be non-Bahraini
• Worker must be registered in Labor Market Regulatory Authority system
• Worker must be listed under same unit number or commercial register of the (customer) in the case of the private agent only
• Worker must be present in Bahrain
• Worker have a personal number

If some specific requirements are not met when entering the e-service, a message will be displayed stating the required document to be attached to the application. Among these documents are the following:

• Residence declaration
• copy of the identity card of the property owner (front and back)
• marriage contract legally recognized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its equivalent from the Ministry of Justice for non-Bahrainis
• copy of the husband’ ID card (front and back)
• copy of the wife’s ID card (front and back)
• birth certificate
• attaching legal custody or custody agreement

Bahrainis

• Bahraini person holder of personal number
• ID card should not be expired
• Holds a valid Bahraini passport
• In the event that a family member travels, the father or mother must attend to submit a request to issue a replacement for a lost/damaged identity card
• In the event of the presence of a general broker or one of the acquaintances, it is required to have an authorization letter from the applicant with the presentation of the original valid passport of the owner of the personal number

Non-Bahrainis registered with the Labor Market Regulatory Authority

• Customer prerequisites
• Customer must be registered in the population registry system (general secretariat)
• Customer must be registered in the population registry system under the same unit number or commercial registry of the worker (special clearance)
• Customer should be Bahraini and listed under the same unit number or commercial register of the worker
• Customer must be owner of the commercial register, even if he is not Bahraini
• Customer is not suspended from carrying out the task of clearing the identity card
• Book an appointment through the electronic appointment system

Domestic Workers

• To have a personal number
• To be in Bahrain
• That the person belongs to the category of domestic workers
• Valid residence as in the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs Regulations

Update ID and civil record information for non-Bahraini

• A valid passport for updating the ID card chip.
• A valid ID card for updating the ID card chip.
• A correct residential address for updating the ID card chip.
• A valid residency permit as per Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs
• The applicant must be present within the Kingdom of Bahrain for updating the ID card chip
• Documents issued outside the Kingdom of Bahrain must be authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• For those registered with the Labour Market Regulatory Authority: It is required to complete all procedures and requirements and update the data in advance with the Labour Market Regulatory Authority system.
• Residents related to diplomatic entities: must provide application number that issuance from ministry of foreign affairs of Bahrain
• For dependents: Relationship data must be registered by providing and authenticating original documents (marriage certificate/birth certificate) through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs if issued outside the Kingdom of Bahrain.
• For the wife of a Bahraini citizen or the husband of a Bahraini citizen (non-GCC national): Present the original marriage contract, authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Waqf, if issued outside Bahrain.
• In the case of parental divorce, a custody continuity certificate (from the Court of Execution) issued within the last six months is required for children under 21 to confirm their address according to the guardian’s residence. If the certificate is unavailable, parents may sign a custody agreement declaration.
• The information available on the ID card chip can be updated by scheduling an appointment to vist one of the service centers or by the self-service kiosks.

General requirements for the residential address

• The residential address with active electricity cannot be changed from owned property to a rented address unless there is proof of rental, sale, or an issued building or renovation permit from the municipality
• Renting a residential address, the electricity account must be activated under the tenant or providing an address certificate issued by the municipality if the lease agreement mentioned that electricity account under landlord, ensuring that the landlord is not registered at the same address in the ID and population registry system
• If an individual does not have a residential address and wishes to update their address to one of their relatives, a non-objection accommodation declaration must be signed by the owner of the address according to specific requirements
• If an individual does not have a residential address the guarantee entity can provide a residential address for the applicant.
• The property classification must be residential, and the electricity and water account must be active in all cases.
• Individual who has an active electricity and water account for a residential address must update his address with family members to the address that has the same account number.
• For the investor: The residential address must be in his name or belong to first-level relative, or to his partner in the CR, provided that the marital status matches.

Issue, renew, or replace a lost or damaged Identity Card for GCC Residents

• Proof of residency in the Kingdom of Bahrain is required.
• The applicant must be an investor in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
• The female applicant must be married to a Bahraini.
• The male applicant must be married to a Bahraini wife, or is a father to her children.
• The applicant must be employed or is studying in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
• The applicant must own a house or property in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Request to update the ID card chip

• To hold an active and valid Identity Card
• The desired change must be from the information not printed on the identity card
• The person must be present in Bahrain

ID Card Renewal

• Applicant has ID Card
• expired ID Card or before 1 month from expiry date

Customer prerequisites

• Customer must be registered in the population registry system (general secretariat)
• Customer must be owner of the commercial register, even if he is not Bahraini
• Customer is not suspended from carrying out the task of clearing the identity card
• Book an appointment through the electronic appointment system
• Customer must be registered in the population registry system under the same unit number or commercial registry of the worker (special clearance)
• Customer should be Bahraini and listed under the same unit number or commercial register of the worker

Prerequisites for the worker

• Worker must be non-Bahraini
• Worker must be registered in Labor Market Regulatory Authority system
• Worker must be listed under same unit number or commercial register of the (customer) in the case of the private agent only
• Worker must be present in Bahrain
• Worker have a personal number
• Worker have a valid residence permit as per the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs Regulations

Domestic Workers

• To have a personal number
• To be in Bahrain
• That the person belongs to the category of domestic workers
• Valid residence as in the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs Regulations
• must be registered in Labor Market Regulatory Authority system

Note

• While using the eService, If some specific requirements are not met, a message will be displayed with the required document to be attached within the application.

ID Card Declaration Forms

• A declaration of accommodation form: used for the approving of the address owner to use his residential address for a family member or relative.
• Declaration of Transferring Head of Household Relationship form: Used for the husband's consent to register his wife as the head of the household.
• Declaration of Custody Agreement Between the Two Parties: It is used for the signatures of both parties (the divorced parents) for children under 21 years old, to registering the second party mentioned in this agreement as a head of family for the child, and to add the child's residence address with the second party.
• Declaration of accommodation transfer: used for choosing residential address in specific cases for example (children from 21 years and above have divorced parents).

Request to update the ID card chip

• A document proving the change to be made to the ID card (if necessary)

ID Card Renewal

• Personal Photo

While using the eService, If some specific requirements are not met, a message will be displayed with the required document to be attached within the application. documents are the following

• Declaration of residence
• A copy of the identity card of the owner of the residence (front and back)
• A marriage contract certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and an equivalency from the Ministry of Justice for non-Bahrainis
• A copy of the spouse’s identity card (front and back)
• Copy of the wife’s identity card (front and back)
• Birth certificate
• Attach custody or custody agreement

Replace Lost / Damaged ID Card

• Declaration of residence
• A copy of the identity card of the owner of the residence (front and back)
• Personal photo
• A marriage contract certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and an equivalency from the Ministry of Justice for non-Bahrainis
• A copy of the spouses identity card (front and back)
• Copy of the wifes identity card (front and back)
• Birth certificate
• Attach custody or custody agreement

Issue, renew, or replace a lost or damaged Identity Card for GCC Residents

• Personal attendance (required for children aged 10 and above).
• A valid passport.
• The photo must be a recent coloured photo with a white background.
• The electricity bill or an address statement from the Municipality or an acknowledgment of residence.
• If the applicant has children studying in schools in Bahrain, a letter must be presented verifying their school enrolment from the Ministry of Education.

Update ID and civil record information for non-Bahraini

For updating the chip of ID card through the Service Centers

• A valid original passport
• A valid original ID card for updating the ID Card chip
• Bring the document required if necessary

ID Card Declaration Forms

• Declaration of Accommodation
• Declaration of Transferring Head of Household Relationship
• Declaration of Custody Agreement Between The Two Parties
• Declaration of Accommodation Transfer

Request to update the ID card chip

• 1 BD , A 50% discount fee is applicable to Bahrainis over 60 years old
• 1 BD , Update ID card e-chip for non-Bahrainis

ID Card Renewal

• 2 BD , Bahraini
• 10 BD , Non Bahraini
• Note , 50% discount fee applies to Bahrainis over 60 years old

Replace Lost / Damaged ID Card

• 4 BD , Bahraini
• 10 BD , for Non-Bahraini

For senior citizens 60 years and above

• 4 BD , Personal Attendance
• Free , Electronic Service

Issue, renew, or replace a lost or damaged Identity Card for GCC Residents

• 10 BD , Service Fees

Update ID and civil record information for non-Bahraini

• 1 BHD , Updating the ID Card chip