Bahrain · Healthcare
How the Bahrain healthcare system works — public vs private care, eligibility, and costs for residents and visitors.
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Public hospitals and health centres are run by the Ministry of Health, and the National Health Regulatory Authority licenses health facilities, professionals and health insurance. The National Health Insurance Law (No. 23 of 2018) set up a mandatory scheme that is being introduced in stages, so what applies to you depends on your status and your employer; many employers also provide private cover. Proof of valid health insurance is required for some residence permits, including the Golden Residency, so check the current requirement when you apply.
- The NHRA licenses health facilities, professionals and health insurance.
- The 2018 National Health Insurance Law is being introduced in stages.
- Some residence permits require proof of valid health insurance.
- National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA)
National Health Regulatory Authority: licensing of health facilities, professionals and health insurance.
- Ministry of Health
Ministry of Health: public hospitals and health centres (in Arabic).
Government portals
- Bahrain National Portal — Government services and guidance, including the emergency call centre.
- Sijilat — Commercial Registration — Ministry of Industry and Commerce portal for registering and renewing a commercial registration.
- Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) — Work permits, transfers between employers and Bahrainisation target rates.
- National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) — VAT, excise and the domestic minimum top-up tax.