Bahrain
Guide to updating and issuing the smart ID card in Bahrain
Service details and information
Documents and papers required to apply via the platforms
To complete the transaction successfully via the specified official electronic platforms, please prepare and prepare the following documents and supporting papers:
- The original passport of the beneficiary holding a valid and stamped work residence permit.
- A recent personal photo that matches the standards of the e-government portal and smart card.
- The beneficiary’s residential site lease contract is notarized and approved by the municipality or the electricity bill in Bahrain.
- Original old ID card (in case of renewal for the purpose of updating and replacing).
Self-submission steps and procedures
We explain to you the application and review steps officially followed to implement the transaction through government platforms and systems:
Step No. 1
Enter the Bahrain e-government portal and select the unified identity card service.
Step 2
Choose to issue or renew the card and upload copies of documents and the fully documented housing contract.
Step 3
Pay the prescribed fees of 10 Bahraini dinars through the portal’s unified payment gateway.
Step No. 4
Updating the card chip and receiving the printed copy from the self-service machines in Manama.
Expert Advice: Exemptions and Exceptions
Small enterprises or entrepreneurs are exempt from some fees according to the government decisions currently in effect.
Emergency alternatives (manual procedure)
In the event that the electronic portal malfunctions or there are technical issues, you must book an appointment and visit the Ministry’s branches to complete the procedure manually.
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