The 10 best LMRA-regulated recruitment agencies in Bahrain for hiring maids, nannies, cooks, and caregivers in 2026 — ranked by licence validity, profile completeness, and verified standing, using transparent criteria published in full below.
All domestic-worker recruitment in Bahrain is overseen by the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA). Only licensed agencies may recruit and sponsor workers. Bahrain's Flexi-Permit allows some flexible arrangements, but unlicensed part-time hiring is illegal. Always verify an agency's CR/licence on lmra.gov.bh before paying anything.
The top 3 are Al Leewan Workers Services (CR 39932, Manama), Hajar Recruiting Manpower (CR 213619, Arad), and Marwa Moosa Recruitment (CR 5123709, Al Dair). All 10 are verified on the GCC Domestic registry and operate under LMRA regulation.
| Rank | Agency | City | CR / Licence | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Al Leewan Workers Services Est. | Manama | 39932 | View → |
| #2 | Hajar Recruiting Manpower Agency | Arad | 213619 | View → |
| #3 | Marwa Moosa Abdulkarim Recruitment | Al Dair | 5123709 | View → |
| #4 | Walaa AlBahrain for Manpower | Al Kharijiyah | 61437760 | View → |
| #5 | Top for Manpower | Jidhafs | 71287210 | View → |
| #6 | Casablanca Supply Services | Al Maqsha | 91434440 | View → |
| #7 | Alsaadah Recruiting Manpower | Tubli | 10126975 | View → |
| #8 | Zajil Manpower Agency | Saar | 11893030 | View → |
| #9 | Bareaq Allamaan Manpower | Jidhafs | 12152988 | View → |
| #10 | Dar Alamani Supply Services | Malkiya | 14109456 | View → |
Al Leewan operates from the capital, Manama, with a complete, verified profile (CR 39932), full contact transparency, and broad source-country coverage — a strong baseline for first-time employers.
Hajar Recruiting (CR 213619) is an established Muharraq-area agency with verified records and a clear specialisation in live-in housemaid and nanny placements.
A verified owner-operated office (CR 5123709) near Muharraq with full contact details and consistent profile completeness on the GCC Domestic registry.
Walaa AlBahrain (CR 61437760) maintains a verified, complete profile and covers the main domestic roles — maids, nannies, cooks, and caregivers.
Top for Manpower (CR 71287210) is a verified Jidhafs-based recruiter with transparent contact details and active placement operations.
Casablanca Supply Services (CR 91434440) holds a verified profile with full contact transparency and a multi-nationality recruitment offering.
Alsaadah Recruiting (CR 10126975) is a verified Tubli-area office with a complete operational profile and clear domestic-worker focus.
Zajil Manpower (CR 11893030) serves the Saar/Northern Governorate area with a verified profile and transparent, reachable contact details.
Bareaq Allamaan (CR 12152988) is a verified Jidhafs recruiter with a complete profile and consistent registry standing.
Dar Alamani Supply Services (CR 14109456) rounds out the list with a verified profile, southern-region coverage, and full contact transparency.
What we did not consider: Marketing fees, paid placements, or commissions. GCC Domestic does not accept payment to influence this ranking.
Each agency is scored on transparent criteria: (1) LMRA / commercial-registration validity; (2) profile completeness — address, phone, CR number, services described; (3) operational standing on the GCC Domestic verified registry; (4) manual verification; (5) customer ratings where available. We do not accept payment to influence ranking.
All domestic-worker recruitment in Bahrain is regulated by the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA). Verify any agency's licence and commercial registration on the official LMRA portal at lmra.gov.bh before signing or paying. We publish each agency's CR/licence number so you can check it independently.
Bahrain's Flexi-Permit lets certain workers be employed without full visa sponsorship. For households this can enable part-time or flexible domestic help, but full-time live-in maids are normally hired through a licensed agency under standard sponsorship. Always confirm the legal route with an LMRA-licensed agency — unlicensed part-time arrangements are illegal.
Monthly salaries typically range from BHD 70 to BHD 180 depending on nationality and experience. One-time agency and government fees are additional, and the Flexi-Permit (where applicable) costs roughly BHD 450/year. Confirm the full breakdown with the agency before signing.
From signing to the worker's arrival usually takes 2–5 weeks, depending on the source country, medical clearance, and visa processing.
There are 200+ verified agencies in Bahrain on our registry. This list shows 10 by our methodology. Browse the full directory at /en/agencies/?country=Bahrain. Agencies can email info@gccdomestic.com to request a profile update.