Labour Ministry confirms expatriate fee increases from 2026 in Bahrain

At a glance

• The Ministry of Labour has confirmed that fees on expatriate workers will increase from 2026 as part of wider labour market reforms.
• The measures aim to reduce cost disparities between expatriate and Bahraini workers while strengthening compliance with Bahrainisation policies.
• The fee increase forms part of a broader reform package focused on increasing national employment across sectors.
• Additional measures include wage support schemes, training initiatives for Bahraini workers, and stricter enforcement against labour law violations.