Name of the Organization : Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA)
Type of Facility : Work Load Alert
Country : Bahrain
Website : http://lmra.bh/portal/en/home
Work Load Alert :
** Through this service, employers can request for removing the ceiling placed by LMRA on the number of work permits by providing a proof of additional work load.
** The number of work permits a business is entitled to is based on the business activity. However, in some cases, the establishment may not fully use the entitled number of permits. LMRA in this case will be placing a ceiling on the number of work permits to be issued for the establishment, or a placing “work load” offense on the CR to ensure the actual need for extra work visas. The employer should prove his need for the other work permits by proving the increase in activity load.
Process Description :
** Visit the Client Services Counter at LMRA, first floor.
** Fill in the Work load Justification form available at the Client Services Counter at LMRA, first floor.
** Submit the required documents.
Required Documents :
** Work Load Alert Form (Copy)
** Commercial registration (Copy)
** Recent bank statement of the establishment (last 3 months) (Copy)
** Latest electricity bill (Copy)
** Photos from the interior and the exterior of the establishment premises (Copy)
** Proof of work volume (example : awarded project’s contracts supported with construction permits if the company is working in the construction sector, or invoices of imported products from outside Bahrain, supported by the customs invoices if the company is working in the retail import and export sector, or copies of vehicles ownership owned by the company if the company is working in the transport sector, or customs papers verifying the shipment of goods if the company is working in loading and unloading activities) (Copy)
Service Counter :
Client Services Counter at LMRA’s Headquarters, first floor
Contact Centre : +973 1 750 6055
Working Hours :
Service Counter Hours : 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Phone Service Hours : 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Download Form : http://lmra.bh/portal/en/page/show/181#.U_19-WNpdgk