The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) of the Kingdom of Bahrain, operating under the Ministry of Interior, is responsible for issuing Bahrain ID cards to both citizens and residents, including those from Pakistan.
The validity of the identity card is 5 years from the date of issuance, except for individuals above 70 years old, whose cards are valid for 10 years.
It’s important to note that the ID card’s validity is independent of other documents like passports or driving licenses, each having its own expiry date.
Bahrain ID Card Fees
Here’s the fee structure for Bahraini citizens:
- First issue of identity card: BD 2
- Renewal of identity card: BD 2
- First issuance and renewal for individuals aged 60 or above: BD 1
- Replacement for lost identity card: BD 4
- Information update: BD 1
Bahrain ID Card Fee for Pakistan Nationals
For Pakistan nationals in Bahrain:
- First issuance of identity card for children below 10 years: BD 10
- Domestic Workers:
- First issuance for those with a work permit issued before the new system: BD 10
- First issuance for those with a work permit issued under the new system: Free
- Renewal or replacement of lost ID card (if both sponsor and permit change): Free of charge
- Renewal or replacement of lost ID card (if permit changes only): Free of charge
- Renewal or replacement of lost ID card (if sponsor and permit remain unchanged): BD 10
- First issuance of identity card for employees registered in LMRA: Free
- Renewal of identity card: BD 10
- Replacement for lost identity card: BD 10
- Chip details update: BD 1
Additionally, there’s an expedited service available in the form of a fast track lounge for those in urgent need of a Bahrain ID. This incurs an additional BD 10 as a fast-track fee on top of the regular charges.
