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INVESTMENT · ACCESS · OPPORTUNITY

Why invest in Bahrain.

Access to approved ownership areas, a regulated sector 
and a defined route from first search to registered title.

24 – 28 November 2026
Exhibition World Bahrain

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OVERVIEW

Opportunity Built on Access

Bahrain gives international buyers access to property ownership within areas and projects officially approved for non-Bahraini ownership.

Official ownership maps and an electronic registration service provide a defined route from identifying an eligible property to registering the ownership transfer.

For qualifying property owners, real estate may also provide a route to Golden Residency eligibility, subject to the applicable requirements and approval by the competent authority.

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BAHRAIN AT A GLANCE

The Published Numbers

BHD 130,000

Golden Residency threshold

Minimum total property value for the property-owner category.

2%

Standard Registration Fee

Of the property value, as published by SLRB.

1.7%

Reduced Registration Fee

When submitted within 60 days of notarising the sales contract.

3 DAYS

Published Processing Time

Three working days. A BHD 1 registration-form fee also applies.

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Investors looking at properties

FOUR REASONS TO EXPLORE BAHRAIN PROPERTY

Why Property Investors Choose Bahrain

Access for International Buyers

Non-Bahrainis may own property within officially approved areas and projects. Buyers should confirm the eligibility of the exact property using SLRB's current maps.

A Regulated Real Estate Sector

Bahrain publishes legislation governing real estate registration, ownership and sector regulation. The Real Estate Regulatory Authority regulates the sector, including licensed real estate activities and off-plan developments.

A Defined Registration Route

SLRB's Watha'iq service allows users to submit a property-registration and ownership-transfer request, track its status and pay the required fees.

A Property-Linked Residency Route

Current published guidance lists BHD 130,000 as the minimum total property value for the property-owner Golden Residency category.

Meeting the property-value threshold provides eligibility to apply. It does not guarantee approval, and applicants must satisfy the programme's other requirements.

THE INVESTMENT JOURNEY

From Interest to Ownership

Review the property information, transaction documents, parties involved and any applicable ownership conditions. Use SLRB’s Property Check service to confirm the property is free from restrictions and to see recent prices in the area. Where relevant, confirm the project and developer’s regulatory status.

  • <p><strong>Explore</strong><br><br></p>

    Explore

    Identify the type of property and location aligned with your objectives.

  • <p><strong>Check</strong><br><br></p>

    Check

    Confirm that the exact property or project is within an area approved for non-Bahraini ownership.

  • <p><strong>Verify</strong><br><br></p>

    Verify

    Review the property information, transaction documents, parties involved and any applicable ownership conditions. Where relevant, confirm the project and developer's regulatory status.

  • <p><strong>Agree</strong><br><br></p>

    Agree

    Review and complete the purchase agreement. A notarised sales contract is among the documents required by SLRB for registration.

  • <p><strong>Prepare</strong><br><br></p>

    Prepare

    SLRB lists the following documents for non-Bahraini applicants:

    • Title deed
    • Notarised sales contract
    • Passport
    • Ownership approval where required
  • <p><strong>Register</strong><br><br></p>

    Register

    Submit the property-registration and ownership-transfer application through SLRB's electronic service. SLRB publishes:

    • A standard registration fee of 2% of the property value
    • A reduced fee of 1.7% when the application is submitted within 60 days of notarising the sales contract
    • A BHD 1 registration-form fee
    • A published processing time of three working days
  • <p><strong>Consider Residency</strong><br><br></p>

    Consider Residency

    Where the property and applicant meet the applicable requirements, the owner may consider applying for Golden Residency.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Investing in Bahrain, answered directly

Yes. Non-Bahrainis may own property within areas and projects officially approved for ownership by other nationalities. Buyers should check the exact property against SLRB's current maps.

SLRB publishes an overall foreign-ownership map and separate maps covering the Capital, Muharraq, Northern and Southern Governorates.

No. Current published guidance lists BHD 130,000 as the minimum total property value for the property-owner category. Meeting this threshold provides eligibility to apply but does not guarantee approval.

SLRB's Watha'iq service allows users to submit a registration and ownership-transfer request, track its status and pay the required fees electronically.

SLRB publishes a standard registration fee of 2% of the property value. This is reduced to 1.7% when the application is submitted within 60 days of notarising the sales contract. A BHD 1 registration-form fee also applies.

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AT CITYSCAPE BAHRAIN

Opportunity becomes action

Meet developers, authorities and advisors face to face, and compare the route to ownership before you invest.

CONNECT

Meet the developers, investors, advisors and decision-makers shaping Bahrain's real estate market.

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Compare live projects, locations, property types and investment opportunities.

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Find the opportunity aligned with your ambitions and take your next step with greater confidence.

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