The steps to apply for a Bahrain work visa from India are as follows:

Step 1: Get a job offer from a Bahraini employer or company

Step 2: The employer submits your “New Expatriate Permit” application on the Expat Management System (EMS) of the LMRA.

Step 3: Arrange the visa requirements and submit them to your Bahraini employer

Step 4: The employer completes the initial administrative fee payment via the EMS

Step 5: The LMRA verifies your application and documents.

Step 6: Your Bahraini employer will be notified of the work permit approval

Step 7: The employer will then pay a final work permit fee

Step 8: Once your work permit is granted, you can apply for a residence permit via Bahrain’s General Directorate of Nationality, Passports & Residency Affairs (NPRA).