All domestic workers entering Bahrain on a new work permit must complete biometric data enrollment with LMRA — this includes fingerprinting and facial recognition data collection. This guide explains when biometrics are required, what the process involves, and how to schedule the appointment.
⚡ Quick Facts
| 📋 Service | Biometric Data Enrollment with LMRA |
| 🔢 Data Collected | Fingerprints + Facial Recognition |
| 📅 When Required | Upon first entry to Bahrain on work permit |
| 📅 Book Appointment | ams.lmra.gov.bh |
| 📞 Contact | +973 17506055 |
🔢 What is Biometric Enrollment?
Biometric enrollment is the process of collecting a domestic worker's unique physical identifiers — primarily fingerprints and a facial photograph — and registering them in Bahrain's official immigration and labour database (managed by LMRA, IGA, and NPRA).
⏰ When is Biometric Enrollment Required?
- ✅ First-time work permit holders entering Bahrain
- ✅ Workers who have not previously registered biometrics in Bahrain's system
- ✅ Required before the Emirates ID equivalent (CPR card) can be issued
💡 Biometric enrollment is typically done at the LMRA office or airport upon the worker's arrival in Bahrain. For workers already inside Bahrain, an appointment must be booked at an LMRA branch.
🔄 How the Biometric Enrollment Process Works
Biometric enrollment is scheduled after the work permit application is approved.
ams.lmra.gov.bh — select biometric enrollment service.
Worker must attend in person. Documents required: valid passport + work permit approval.
LMRA officer captures all 10 fingerprints and a facial photograph.
After biometric enrollment, the CPR (Central Population Registry) card application is processed by IGA.
📍 LMRA Branches for Biometric Enrollment
🏛️ LMRA Main Office — Sanabis
📅 Sunday – Thursday | 🕐 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
🏬 Seef Mall — Al Muharraq
📅 Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Sunday – Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does my domestic worker need to be present for biometric enrollment?
Yes — biometric enrollment requires the physical presence of the domestic worker. It cannot be done online or by a representative.
What documents does the domestic worker need to bring?
Valid passport and the LMRA work permit approval document.
Can biometric enrollment be done at the airport?
In some cases, biometrics may be collected at the port of entry. However, most workers will need to visit an LMRA branch separately.
What happens to the biometric data?
The data is securely stored in Bahrain's national identity database and is used for immigration control, permit verification, and identity confirmation.
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📌 Source: LMRA Bahrain Official Website — Updated 2026. Always verify the latest requirements at lmra.gov.bh.