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Activity Description N0 6-9 Workers

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20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

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0111 GROWING OF CEREALS AND OTHER CROPS N.E.C. 2 0% 10% 10% 10% 10%

0112 GROWING OF VEGETABLES,HORTICULTURAL SPECIALTIES AND NURSERY 2 0% 10% 10% 10% 10%

0113 GROWING OF FRUIT,NUTS BEVERAGE AND SPICE CROPS. 2 0% 10% 10% 10% 10%

0121 FARMING OF CATTLE,SHEEP,GOATS,HORSES,ASSES,MULES AND HINNIES 2 0% 10% 10% 10% 10%

012101 CATTLE FARM. 2 0% 10% 10% 10% 10% 20

0122 OTHER LIVESTOCK FARMING,PRODUCTION OF ANIMAL PRODUCTS N.E.C. 2 0% 10% 10% 10% 10%

012201 MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF ANIMAL AND POULTRY FARMS AND PROJECTS. 2 0% 10% 10% 10% 10% 30

012202 BREEDING MEAT PRODUCING POULTRY AND CHICKS AND OPERATING HATCHERIES.

2 0% 10% 10% 10% 10% 30

012203 POULTRY AND BIRDS. 2 0% 10% 10% 10% 10% 30

012204 EGG PRODUCTION, MEAT-PRODUCING, CHICKEN/HATCHERIES FOR PRODUCING CHICKS.

2 0% 10% 10% 10% 10% 30

012205 POULTRY SLAUGHTERING AND PREPARING 2 0% 10% 10% 10% 10% 6

0130 GROWING OF CROPS COMBINED WITH FARMING OF LIVESTOCK (MIXD 2 0% 10% 10% 10% 10%

0140 AGRICULTURAL AND ANIMAL HUSRANDRY SERVICE ACTIVITIES,EXCEPT 2 0% 10% 10% 10% 10%

014001 GARDEN LANDSCAPING AND BEAUTIFICATION CONTRACTING THIRD GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

014002 FARMLAND DEVELOPMENT AND RECLAMATION CONTRACTS THIRD GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

014003 IMPORT AND EXPORT AND PREPARATION AND SALE OF PLANTS AND AGRICULTURAL INPUTS AND SAPLINGS AND RELATED SUPPLIES

2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 6

014004 GARDEN LANDSCAPING AND BEAUTIFICATION CONTRACTS. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

014006 Installation and maintenance of irrigation equipment office 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 6

014007 INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT - MAJOR. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 10

014008 Management and operation of animal farms and projects 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 8% 30

014009 Animal care and sheltering hall 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 8% 6

014010 GARDEN LANDSCAPING AND BEAUTIFICATION CONTRACTING SECOND GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 100

014011 GARDEN LANDSCAPING AND BEAUTIFICATION CONTRACTING FIRST GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

Bahrainization target rate and minimum and maximum number of foreign workersby economic activity and size of economic unit

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

014012 FARMLAND DEVLOPMENT AND RECLAMATION CONRACTS FIRST GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

014013 FARMLAND DEVELOPEMENT AND RECLAMATION CONTRACTS SECOND GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 100

014014 Pet Training 2 0% 10% 10% 10% 10% 6

014200 Stable and Horse Breeding 2 0% 10% 10% 10% 10% 6

0150 HUNTING,TRAPPING AND GAME PROPAGATION INCLUDING RELATED 2 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

0200 FORESTRY,LOGGING AND RELATED SERVICE ACTIVITIES. 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 8%

0501 FISHING,OPERATION OF FISH HATCHERIES AND FISH FARMS,SERVICE 2 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

050101 FISHING. 2 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

050103 FISH AND PRAWN CULTURE. 2 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

050104 Diving Services 2 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

050105 EXTRACTION OF PEARL AND PEARSHELLS 2 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

050201 Mariculture activities - Fish and Prawn culture and fish farm culture facilities. 2 0% 10% 10% 10% 10%

050202 Developing and investing in marine opulence 2 0% 10% 10% 10% 10%

050203 EXTRACTION OR UTILIZATION OF MARINE PLANTS OR ROCAL REEFS OR SHELLS OR STONES OF ALL TYPES

2 0% 10% 10% 10% 10%

1010 MINING AND AGGLOMERATION OF HARD COAL. 2 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

1020 MINING AND AGGLOMERATION OF LIGNITE. 2 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

1030 EXTRACTION AND AGGLOMERATION OF PEAT. 2 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

107912 Production and Packing of Coffee Products 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

1110 EXTRACTION OF CRUDE PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

111001 OIL INDUSTRY/PROSPECTING/EXTRACTION/REFINING. 5 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

1120 SERVICE ACTIVITIES INCIDENTAL TO OIL AND GAS EXTRACTION 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

112001 DRILLING OIL AND GAS WELLS 5 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

112002 MANUFACTURING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF IRON WORKS IN SEA PLATFORMS. 5 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

112003 Oil Exploration outside of the kingdom of Bahrain. . 5 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

112004 Drilling oil and gas wells and technical services for oil fields 5 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

112005 Maintenance and rehabilitation of oil and gas wells. 5 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

112006 Oil industry prospecting extraction refining. 5 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

112007 OIL EXPLORATION 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

112008 Supply of technical services to shore and offshore oil and gas fields 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

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10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

112009 Oil fields services 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

112010 Maintenance and rehabilitation of equipment in oil and gas fields 5 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

1200 MINING OF URANIUM AND THORIUM ORES. 2 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

1310 MINING OF IRON ORES. 2 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

1320 MINING OF NON-FERROUS METAL ORES,EXCEPT URANIUM AND THORIUM 2 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

1410 QUARRYING OF STONE,SAND AND CLAY. 2 0% 10% 10% 10% 10%

141001 EXTRACTION AND TRANSPORT OF SAND FROM THE SEA WITHOUT A DREDGER. 5 0% 10% 10% 10% 10%

141002 STONE CRUSHERS. 5 0% 10% 10% 10% 10%

141003 STONE QUARRY. 2 0% 10% 10% 10% 10%

141004 SAND WASHING AND DISTRIBUTION FACTORY. 5 0% 10% 10% 10% 10%

141005 EXTRACTION AND TRANSPORT OF SAND FROM THE SEA BY DREDGER. 2 0% 10% 10% 10% 10%

1421 MINING OF CHEMICAL AND FERTILIZER MINERALS. 2 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

1422 EXTRACTION OF SALT. 2 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

1429 OTHER MINING AND QUARRYING N.E.C. 2 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

142901 MANUFACTURE OF ASPHALT. 5 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

142902 MANUFACTURE AND PACKING OF LIQUID ASPHALT. 5 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

1511 PRODUCTION OF MEAT AND MEAT PRODUCTS. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30%

151100 PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING AND PRESERVING OF MEAT AND MEAT PRODUCTS

2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 10

151101 PLANT FOR PRODUCTION OF PROCESSED MEAT. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 10

151102 Cleaning slaughter remains. 2 0% 10% 10% 10% 10% 6

151103 OFFAL COLLECTION AND PROCESSING. 2 0% 10% 10% 10% 10% 6

151104 Preparing guts 2 0% 10% 10% 10% 10% 6

151105 Preparing raw leather 2 0% 10% 10% 10% 10% 6

151106 Slaughterhouse 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 20

151199 PRODUCTION AND PACKAGING OF FOOD AND DRINKS [SMALL] 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 6

1512 PRODUCTION AND PRESERVING OF FISH AND FISH PRODUCTS. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30%

151200 PROCESSING AND PRESERVING OF FISH AND SEA PRODUCTS 2 0% 10% 10% 10% 10% 20

151201 PROCESSING AND PACKING FISH PASTE (MEHIAWA). 2 0% 10% 10% 10% 10% 6

1513 PROCESSING OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLES. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

151300 Processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 6

151301 POTATO CHIPS MAKING. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

151302 POPCORN MAKING. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

151303 FACTORY FOR PRODUCTION OF TOMATO PASTE. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

151304 PICKLES MAKING. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

151305 Manufacture and packaging dates and molasses 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

151306 Manufacturing and processing molasses. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

151307 MAKING POTATOES CHIPS. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

151308 FRUIT AND VEGETABLE STORAGE AND FREEZING 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 30

151309 PRODUCE JAMS 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 30

1514 MANUFACTURE OF VEGETABLE AND ANIMAL OILS AND FATS. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30%

151400 MANUFACTURE OF VEGETABLE AND ANIMAL AND FISH OILS AND FATS 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

151401 MANUFACTURING OIL AND MARGARINE 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

1520 MANUFACTURE OF DAIRY PRODUCTS. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30%

152000 MANUFACTURE OF DAIRY PRODUCTS 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

152001 Yogurt production and distribution. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

152002 PRODUCTION AND SELLING OF ICE-CREAM. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

152003 DAIRY PRODUCTS FACTORY. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

152004 Ice-cream factory . 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

152005 ICE CREAM FACTORY (SMALL) 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 6

152006 FACTORY FOR LOCAL PRODUCTION OF CHEESE 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

152007 MANUFACTURING OF FROZEN BAKERY PRODUCTS TO BE SOLD TO SPECIALIST FIRMS ONLY

2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 30

152008 MANUFACTURING OF FROZEN BAKERY PRODUCTS TO BE SOLD TO FIRMS ONLY 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 30

152009 PRODUCE OF PASTEURIZED EGG PRODUCT. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

1531 MANUFACTURE OF GRAIN MILL PRODUCTS. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30%

153100 MANUFACTURE OF GRAIN MILL PRODUCTS 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 30

153101 FLOURS MILLS. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

1532 MANUFACTURE OF STARCHES AND STARCH PRODUCTS. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30%

153200 MANUFACTURE OF STARCHES AND STARCH PRODUCTS 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 30

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

1533 MANUFACTUURE OF PREPARED ANIMAL FEEDS. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30%

153300 MANUFACTURE OF PREPARED ANIMAL FEEDS 2 0% 10% 10% 10% 10% 20

153301 ANIMAL FEED AND FODDER MANUFACTURE. 2 0% 10% 10% 10% 10% 20

1541 MANUFATURE OF BAKERY PRODUCTS. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30%

154100 MANUFACTURE OF BAKERY PRODUCTS 3 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

154101 AUTOMATIC BAKERIES. 3 0% 10% 15% 15% 20% 100

154102 TRADITIONAL BAKERIES 3 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 10

154103 SMALL LABORATORY FOR THE PRODUCTION OF BAKERY PRODUCTS 2 0% 10% 15% 15% 20% 6

154104 A small bakery for making bread and roll. 2 0% 10% 15% 15% 20% 6

154105 OPERATE ON ADMINISTRATE THE AUTOMATIC BAKERIES 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 6

1542 MANUFACTURE OF SUGAR. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30%

154200 MANUFACTURE OF SUGAR 4 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

154201 RE PRODUCE AND REFINE SUGAR FACTORY. 4 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

1543 MANUFACTURE OF COCOA,CHOCOLATE AND SUGAR CONFECTIONERY. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30%

154300 MANUFACTURE OF COCOA AND CHOCOLATE AND SUGAR CONFECTIONERY 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

154301 Baklava maker. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 20

154302 CONFECTIONERY AND CHEWING GUM FACTORY 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

154303 Traditional halwa factory 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

154304 Making all types of confectionery and Baklava. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 10

154305 MAKING AND SALE OF TRADITIONAL HALWA (LOCAL SWEETS). 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 10

154306 PRODUCTION AND FILLING OF JUICE AND SWEETS POWDER 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 10

1544 MANUFACTURE OF MACARONI, NOODLES,COUSCOUS AND SIMILAR 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30%

154400 MANUFACTURE OF MACARONI AND NOODLES AND COUSCOUS AND SIMILAR FARINACEOUS PRODUCTS

2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 30

154401 PRODUCING OF FRESH AND DRY MACARONI. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 30

154402 Mattai making. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 30

1549 MANUFACTURE OF OTHER FOOD PRODUCTS N.E.C. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30%

154900 MANUFACTURE OF OTHER FOOD PRODUCTS N.E.C. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 30

154901 ROASTING COFFEE BEANS AND OTHER NUTS. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 20

154902 FACTORY FOR PRODUCING SANDWICHES, SNACKS AND PASTRIES. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

154903 OIL MILL (SESAME SEEDS AND BLACK SEED). 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 30

154904 MAKING FISH FEED 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 6

154905 Roasting and grinding spices, nuts coffee and cinnamon. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

154906 Roasting nuts. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

154907 Factory for the Manufacture of prepared meals and dishes 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

1551 MANUFACTURE OF BEVERAGES 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25%

155100 DISTILLING AND RECTIFYING AND BLENDING OF SPIRITS AND ETHYL ALCOHOL PRODUCTION FROM FERMENTED MATERIALS

2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 6

155200 Manufacture of wines 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

155300 Manufacture of malt liquors and malt 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

1554 MANUFACTURE OF SOFT DRINKS,BOTTLLING OF MINERAL WATERS 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30%

155400 MANUFACTURE OF SOFT DRINKSAND PRODUCTION OF MINERAL WATERS 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

155401 ICE MAKING. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 50

155402 Producing small ice cubes. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 10

155403 FACTORY FOR SQUEEZING FRUITS AND PACKING JUICE. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

155404 PROCESSING FRUIT JUICES. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

155405 Fizzy drinks production. 5 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

155406 Mineral water production and desalination. 5 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

160000 Manufacture of tobacco products 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 100

160001 PRODUCTION OF RAW TOBACCO 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 6

1711 PREPARATION &SPINNING OF TEXTILE FIBRES,WEAVING OF TEXTILES 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20%

171100 PREPARATION AND SPINNING OF TEXTILE FIBRES AND WEAVING OF TEXTILES 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 20

171101 SILK SPINNING AND WEAVING FACTORIES. 5 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 20

171102 FACTORY FOR SEWING WOOLEN MATERIALS. 5 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 20

171103 PRODUCTION OF THREAD. 5 0% 10% 10% 15% 15% 100

1712 FINISHING OF TEXTILES 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20%

171200 FINISHING OF TEXTILES 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 10

1721 MANUFACTURE OF MADE-UP TEXTILE ARTICLES,EXCEPT APPAREL 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20%

172100 MANUFACTURE OF MADE-UP TEXTILE ARTICLES EXCEPT APPAREL 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 10

172101 Tent manufacture. 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 50

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

172102 TEXTILE MANUFACTURING FACTORY. 2 0% 10% 10% 15% 15% 100

172103 Towels, Blankets & sheets production factory. 2 0% 10% 10% 15% 15% 50

172104 REPRPCESSING OF TEXTILES 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

1722 MANUFACTURE OF CARPETS AND RUGS 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20%

172200 MANUFACTURE OF CARPETS AND RUGS 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 30

172201 CARPET MAKING. 5 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 30

172202 RUG AND MAT MAKING. 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 20

1723 MANUFACTURE OF CORDAGE,ROPE,TWINE AND NETTING 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25%

172300 MANUFACTURE OF CORDAGE AND ROPE AND TWINE AND NETTING 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

1729 MANUFACTURE OF OTHER TEXTILES N.E.C 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25%

172900 MANUFACTURE OF OTHER TEXTILES N.E.C. 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 100

172901 PRODUCTION OF LACE FABRICS FOR CURTAINS & MATTRESSES 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 50

172902 PRODUCT NON WOVEN FABRIC. 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 50

1730 MANUFACTUREOF KNITTED AND CROCHETED FABRICS AND ARTICLES 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20%

173000 MANUFACTURE OF KNITTED AND CROCHETED FABRICS AND ARTICLES 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 50

173001 PRODUCTION OF SOCKS AND BRAS. 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 20

1810 MANUFACTURE OF WEARING APPAREL,EXCEPT FUR APPAREL 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20%

181000 MANUFACTURE OF WEARING APPAREL EXCEPT FUR APPAREL 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 20

181001 GARMENTS DESIGN OFFICE. 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 10

181002 READYMADE GARMENTS FACTORIES. 5 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 500

181003 INDUSTRIAL GARMENTS FACTORIES. 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 30

181004 FACTORY FOR MAKING ABAS AND BISHUTS. 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 20

181005 BISHUT MAKING. 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 20

181006 LADIES JALABIYA MAKING. 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 20

181007 MENS JALABIYA MAKING. 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 20

181008 FACTORY FOR CUTTING FABRICS FOR MAKING MATTRESS AND PILLOWCASES. 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 20

181009 LADIES TAILORING SHOP - LARGE. 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 30

181010 LADIES TAILORING SHOP - MEDIUM. 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 10

181011 LADIES TAILORING SHOP - SMALL 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 6

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

181012 TAILORING OF ARABIAN THOBE (SMALL). 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 6

181013 MEN'S TAILORING SHOP - LARGE. 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 30

181014 MEN'S TAILORING SHOP - MEDIUM. 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 10

181015 MEN'S TAILORING SHOP - SMALL. 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 6

181016 EMBROIDERY SHOP. 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 20

181017 BISHUT AND ABAS TAILORS. 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 10

181018 TAILORING ABAS AND VEILS 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 10

181019 MEN'S SPORTS WEAR TAILORS. 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 6

181020 LADIES SPORTS WEAR TAILORS. 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 6

181021 TAILORING WORKSHOP FOR DESIGN AND PRODUCTION OF GARMENTS OF ALL KINDS.

2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 50

181022 COSTUMES DESIGN OFFICE 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 10

181023 PRODUCTION OF SPORT CLOTHES. 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 10

181024 AKAL PRODUCTION. 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 6

181025 leather Tailoring 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 6

1820 DRESSING AND DYEING OF FUR, MANUFACURE OF ARTICLES OF FUR 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20%

182000 DRESSING AND DYEING OF FUR AND MANUFACTURE OF ARTICLES OF FUR 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 6

1911 TANNING AND DREESING OF LEATHER 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20%

191100 TANNING AND DRESSING OF LEATHER 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 6

191101 TANNING HIDE. 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 6

1912 MANUFACTURE OF LUGGAGE,HANDBAGS &THE LIKE,SADDLERY AND 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20%

191200 MANUFACTURE OF LUGGAGES AND HANDBAGS AND THE LIKE AND SADDLERY AND HARNESS

2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 20

191201 LEATHER PRODUCTS MANUFACTURE - SHOES, HANDBAGS AND SIMILAR ITEMS. 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 20

1920 MANUFACTURE OF FOOTWEAR 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20%

192000 MANUFACTURE OF FOOTWEAR 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 20

192001 SHOE MANUFACTURE. 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 20

192002 PRODUCTION OF SPORT SHOES. 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 20

2010 SAWMILLING AND PLANING OF WOOD 2 0% 10% 20% 25% 25%

201000 Manufacturing of Sawdust Wood 2 0% 10% 20% 25% 25% 20

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

2021 MANUFACTURE OF VENEER SHEETS,PLYWOOD,WOOD 2 0% 10% 20% 25% 25%

202100 MANUFACTURE OF VENEER SHEETS AND MANUFACTURE OF PLYWOOD AND LAMINBOARD AND PARTICLE BOARD AND OTHER PANELS AND BOARDS

2 0% 10% 20% 25% 25% 30

2022 MANUFACTURE OF BUILDERS CARPENTRY AND JOINERY 2 0% 10% 20% 25% 25%

202200 MANUFACTURE OF BUILDERS' CARPENTRY AND JOINERY 2 0% 10% 20% 25% 25% 30

202201 CARPENTRY CONTRACTS (THIRD GRADE). 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

202202 CARPENTRY CONTRACTS (SECOND GRADE). 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 100

202203 CARPENTRY CONTRACTS (FIRST GRADE). 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

202204 PRODUCTION OF WOOD AND POLYMER FORMS AND CONCRETE CAST. 2 0% 10% 20% 25% 25% 30

2023 MANUFACTURE OF WOODEN CONTAINERS. 2 0% 10% 20% 25% 25%

202300 MANUFACTURE OF WOODEN CONTAINERS 2 0% 10% 20% 25% 25% 30

202301 PRODUCTION OF WOOD STAGES. 2 0% 10% 20% 25% 25% 30

202302 PRODUCTION OF PLASTIC PLATFORMS & BOXES FOR TRANSPORTATION. 2 0% 10% 20% 25% 25% 30

202303 MANUFACTURE OF WOODEN FURNITURE 3 0% 10% 20% 25% 25% 50

202353 Production of Hair Care Oils 2 0% 10% 20% 25% 25% 30

2029 MANUFACTURE OF OTHER PRODUCTS OF WOOD, MANUFACTURE OF 2 0% 10% 20% 25% 25%

202900 MANUFACTURE OF OTHER PRODUCTS OF WOOD AND MANUFACTURE OF ARTICLES OF CORK AND STRAW AND PLAITING MATERIALS

2 0% 10% 20% 25% 25% 30

202901 MANUFACTURE AND MAINTENANCE OF SOME REQUIREMENTS FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM - SIZE SHIPS

2 0% 10% 20% 25% 25% 30

202902 CORK FACTORY. 4 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 50

202903 MAKING GIFT AND JEWELLERY BOXES. 2 0% 10% 20% 25% 25% 30

202904 CLOTHES HANGERS MANUFACTURE. 2 0% 10% 20% 25% 25% 30

202905 MANUFACTURING OF CLOTHES HANGERS. 2 0% 10% 20% 25% 25% 30

202906 WOOD, GYPSUM AND CEMENT SCULPTURES. 2 0% 10% 20% 25% 25% 30

202907 Making of architectural models 2 0% 10% 20% 25% 25% 30

202908 HANDICRAFTS [MAKING MINIATURE DHOWS, SMALL CHESTS, ETC]. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

210013 Production of Hormonal Therapies 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

2101 MANUFACTURE OF PULP, PAPER AND PAPERBOARD. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

210100 MANUFACTURE OF PULP AND PAPER AND PAPERBOARD 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

210101 EGG TRAY MANUFACTURING FACTORY 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 30

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

2102 MANUFACTURE OF CORRUGATED PAPER AND PAPERBOARD AND OF 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

210200 MANUFACTURE OF CORRUGATED PAPER AND PAPERBOARD AND OF CONTAINERS OF PAPER AND PAPERBOARD

2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 30

210201 CORRUGATED CARDBOARD BOX MANUFACTURE 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

210202 PRODUCTION OF CORRUGATED CARTOONS 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

2109 MANUFACTURE OF OTHER ARTICLES OF PAPER AND PAPERBOARD. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

210900 MANUFACTURE OF OTHER ARTICLES OF PAPER AND PAPERBOARD 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

210901 TISSUE MANUFACTURE 5 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

210902 EXERCISE BOOKS, STATIONERY PAPER ITEMS AND PRODUCTION 4 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

210903 Paper bag manufacture 4 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

210904 MANUFACTURING OF THERMAL POWER. 4 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

210905 RESISTANT PAPER TO PRESERVE FOOD. 4 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

210906 MANUFACTURING OF PAPER SAUCERS AND CONTAINERS. 4 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

210907 DIAPER AND TOWEL FACTORIES 4 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

210908 MAIL ENVELOPE MANUFACTURE 4 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

210909 MANUFACTURING OF PAPER SAUCERS AND CUPS 4 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

210910 PAPER INDUSTRIES 5 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

210911 PRODUCE OF ENGINEERING PAPER PLAN 4 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

210912 Manufacture of Different Products of Sandpaper 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

2110 MANUFACTURING 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20%

2115 FACTORIES MAIN ITEMS 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20%

2211 PUBLISHING OF BOOKS, BROCHURES, MUSICAL BOOKS AND OTHER 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

2212 PUBLISHING OF NEWSPAPERS, JOURNALS AND PERIODICALS. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

221201 OFFICE FOR COMPILING ADVERTISEMENTS FOR DAILY NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINES.

2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35% 10

221202 PRINTING & PUBLISHING HOUSES 5 10% 20% 25% 30% 35% 100

221203 PUBLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF TRADE DIRECTORIES AND REFERENCES. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35% 100

221204 LICENSE FOR PUBLISHING AND DISTRIBUTION OF AL RIYADHI NEWSPAPER 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35% 100

221205 OFFICE FOR PUBLISHING ADVERTISING MAGAZINES FOR CARS. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35% 10

221206 PUBLISHING AND DISTRIBUTION HOUSES. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35% 100

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Max Visas Allowed

221207 PUBLISHING A MOTHER AND CHILD WELFARE MAGAZINE. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35% 10

221208 ISSUE OF A MAGAZINE IN AREA OF OIL DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRY 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35% 10

221209 OFFICE FOR ID PRINTING SERVICES 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35% 10

221210 OFFICE FOR PRINTING INVITATION & BUSINESS CARDS 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35% 10

221211 PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION OF WEEKLY ADVERTISING MAGAZINE 5 10% 20% 25% 30% 35% 20

221212 SPECIALISED MAGAZINE FOR FASHIONS. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35% 20

221213 DESIGN THE COMMERCIAL ADVERTISEMENT 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35% 20

221214 DESIGN & PRINT PLASTIC CARDS 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35% 10

221215 PRODUCTION OF SPECIAL MAGAZINE IN ENVIRONMENTAL FIELD. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35% 10

221216 PRINT & DISTRIBUTE SPORT MAGAZINE 5 10% 20% 25% 30% 35% 10

221217 PRINTING , PUBLISHING AND DISTRIBUTING SPECIAL MAGAZINE 5 10% 20% 25% 30% 35% 10

221218 ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION AN ELECTRONIC MAGAZINE VIA A CD. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35% 10

221219 ISSUANCE OF A PERIODICAL CULTURAL SOCIAL ECONOMICAL AND POLITICAL MAGAZINE

2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35% 10

221220 MARKITING AND PROMOTION OF PUBLICATION JOURNALS 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35% 6

221221 PRESS & PUBLISHING & DISTRIBUTION HOUSE (DAILY NEWSPAPER) 5 10% 20% 25% 30% 35% 200

221222 PRESS & DISTRIBUTION & PUBLISHING HOUSE (NON DAILY NEWSPAPER) 5 10% 20% 25% 30% 35% 50

221223 PRESS & PUBLISHING & DISTRIBUTION (SPECIALIZED NEWSPAPER) 5 10% 20% 25% 30% 35% 200

2213 PUBLISHING OF RECORDED MEDIA. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

2219 OTHER PUBLISHING. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

221900 PUBLIC OPINION POLLING 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 6

2221 PRINTING. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

222101 Printing House. 5 10% 20% 25% 30% 35% 100

222102 PRINT ON FILLING & COVERING MATTER 3 10% 20% 25% 30% 35% 10

2222 SERVICE ACTIVITIES RELATED TO PRINTING. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

222201 BOOKBINDING. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 10

2230 REPRODUCTION OF RECORDED MEDIA. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

2310 MANUFACTURE OF COKE OVEN PRODUCTS. 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20%

231000 MANUFACTURE OF COKE OVEN PRODUCTS 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 10

231001 FACTORY FOR PRODUCING CHARCOAL FROM WOOD. 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

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100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

2320 MANUFACTURE OF REFINED PETROLEUM PRODUCTS. 2 20% 20% 25% 30% 30%

232000 MANUFACTURE OF REFINED PETROLEUM PRODUCTS 5 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

232001 PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY 5 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 500

232002 Oil refinery 5 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

232003 OIL PRODUCTION / PROSPECTING / EXTRACTION AND REFINING - CATEGORY B 5 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

232004 Asphalt Treatment and Blending 2 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 10

2330 PROCESSING OF NUCLEAR FUEL. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25%

233000 PROCESSING OF NUCLEAR FUEL 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 100

2411 MANUFACTURE OF BASIC CHEMICALS, EXCEPT FERTILIZERS AND 2 20% 20% 25% 30% 30%

241100 MANUFACTURE OF BASIC CHEMICALS EXCEPT FERTILIZERS AND NITROGEN COMPOUNDS

5 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

241101 MEDICAL AND INDUSTRIAL GASES PRODUCTION 5 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

241102 FACTORY FOR MANUFACTURE OF SULPHURIC ACID 3 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

241103 MANUFACTURE OF SODIUM SULPHITE AND SODIUM METABISULPHITE 3 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

241104 MANUFACTURE OF SULPHURIC CHEMICALS AND SODIUM SULPHUR DIOXIDE 3 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

241105 MANUFACTURE OF CHEMICALS REQUIRED FOR MAKING PAINTS 3 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

241106 Manufacturing and packaging of chemical detergents and abrasive meterials 5 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

241107 OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF GULF PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRIES COMPANY PLANT.

5 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

241108 SALT MANUFACTURING (SODIUM CHLORIDE) 3 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

2412 MANUFACTURE OF FERTILIZERS AND NITROGEN COMPOUNDS 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

241200 MANUFACTURE OF FERTILIZERS AND NITROGEN COMPOUNDS 5 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

241201 PRODUCTION OF FERTILIZER. 3 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

2413 MANUFACTURE OF PLASTICS IN PRIMARY FORMS AND OF SYNTHETIC 2 10% 15% 20% 20% 20%

241300 MANUFACTURE OF PLASTICS IN PRIMARY FORMS AND OF SYNTHETIC RUBBER 4 10% 15% 20% 20% 20% 50

2421 MANUFACTURE OF PESTICIDES AND OTHER AGROCHEMCIAL PRODUCTS. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

242100 MANUFACTURE OF PESTICIDES AND OTHER AGROCHEMICAL PRODUCTS 5 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

2422 MANUFACTURE OF PAINTS,VARNISHES AND SIMILAR COATINGS, 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

242200 MANUFACTURE OF PAINTS AND VARNISHES AND SIMILAR COATINGS AND PRINTING INK AND MASTICS

4 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

242201 PAINTS FACTORY 4 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

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20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

242202 INK MANUFACTURE 3 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

242203 PRODUCTION OF ETHANOL AND ITS DERIVATIVES 3 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

242204 PACKING AND RECYCLING INKS. 4 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 20

2423 PHARMAC. MANUFACT. ,MEDICINAL CHEM.&POTANICAL PRODUCTS 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25%

242300 MANUFACTURE OF PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICINAL CHEMICALS AND BOTANICAL PRODUCTS

2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

242301 POLLEN WATER MAKING AND SIMILAR PRODUCTS. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

242302 MANUFACTURING OF DRUGS AND MEDICAL PRODUCTS 3 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 50

242303 PRODUCING RAW MATERIALS OF DRUGS AND MEDICAL PRODUCTS 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

2424 MANUFACTURE OF SOAP AND DETERGENTS, CLEANING AND POLISHING 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

242400 MANUFACTURE OF SOAP AND DETERGENTS AND CLEANING AND POLISHING PREPARATIONS AND PERFUMES AND TOILET PREPARATIONS

5 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

242401 CHEMICAL PRODUCTION FOR INDUSTRIAL DETERGENTS 5 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

242402 SOAP MANUFACTURE 5 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

242403 Detergents manufacture 5 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

242404 Perfume production 3 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

2429 MANUFACTURE OF OTHER CHEMICAL PRODUCTS N.E.C. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

242900 MANUFACTURE OF OTHER CHEMICAL PRODUCTS N.E.C. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

242901 CHEMICAL PRODUCTION OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD PRODUCTS 4 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

242902 INK MANUFACTURING / WRITING & PAINTING 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

242903 MATCH FACTORY. 4 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

242904 FACTORY FOR MANUFACTURE OF CEMENT AND CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT MATERIALS.

4 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

242905 FACTORY FOR MANUFACTURING ANTI-SALT RESISTANT AND PLASTICS FOR BUILDING PURPOSES.

4 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

242906 GLUE MANUFACTURE. 4 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

242907 Production of chemicals for concrete construction 4 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

242908 PRODUCTION OF ANTI-CORROSION MATERIALS 4 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

242909 ASSEMBLING & PRODUCTION OF ANTI CORROSION SYSTEMS 4 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

242910 MIXING AND REPACKING OF CHEMICAL MATERIALS 4 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

242911 PRODUCTION OF CANDLES 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

242912 PRODUCE THE GELATINOUS PRODUCT USED IN INDUSTRY. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

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10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

2430 MANUFACTURE OF MAN-MADE FIBRES. 2 10% 15% 20% 20% 20%

243000 MANUFACTURE OF MAN-MADE FIBRES 5 10% 15% 20% 20% 20% 50

243001 FIBREGLASS MANUFACTURE 5 10% 15% 20% 20% 20% 100

243002 FACTORY FOR MAKING FIBERGLASS DECORATIONS 2 10% 15% 20% 20% 20% 50

243003 MANUFACTURE OF FIBERGLASS ACCESSORIES, MANUFACTURED PARTS AND SIMILAR ITEMS

2 10% 15% 20% 20% 20% 50

243004 NYLON ROPES MANUFACTURE. 3 10% 15% 20% 20% 20% 50

2511 MANUFACTURE OF RUBBER TYRES AND TUBES, RETREADING AND 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

251100 MANUFACTURE OF RUBBER TYRES AND TUBES AND RETREADING AND REBUILDING OF RUBBER TYRES

4 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

251101 CAR TYRE RETREADING (RETREADING OF OLD TYRES). 4 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 20

251102 INSULATOR AND POLYSTYRENE AND POLYSTYRENE SHEETS PRODUCTION 4 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

2519 MANUFACTURE OF OTHER RUBBER PRODUCTS. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

251900 MANUFACTURE OF OTHER RUBBER PRODUCTS 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

251901 MANUFACTURING RUBBER USED IN WINDOWS AND OTHER PURPOSES. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

251902 PRODUCTION QUADRANT FLAGSTONE FROM RUBBER. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

251903 MANUFACTURING OF WATER TANKS 4 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

2520 MANUFACTURE OF PLASTIC PRODUCTS. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

252000 MANUFACTURE OF PLASTICS PRODUCTS 2 10% 15% 20% 20% 20% 100

252001 HEAT AND HUMIDITY INSULATION MATERIALS MANUFACTURE. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

252002 RAW MATERIAL PLASTIC MANUFACTURER . 2 10% 15% 20% 20% 20% 100

252003 MANUFACTURING OF PLASTIC BOXES. 2 10% 15% 20% 20% 20% 20

252004 PLASTIC UTENSILS MANUFACTURE. 4 10% 15% 20% 20% 20% 50

252005 Manufacturing of plastic joints and spacers 4 10% 15% 20% 20% 20% 50

252006 FLOWER FORMATION MANUFACTURE. 2 10% 15% 20% 20% 20% 50

252007 MANUFACTURING OF PLASTIC PIPES. 5 10% 15% 20% 20% 20% 100

252008 STATIONERY ITEMS AND PLASTIC FILE MANUFACTURE. 2 10% 15% 20% 20% 20% 100

252009 PLASTIC CLOSURES AND BOTTLES MANUFACTURE. 2 10% 15% 20% 20% 20% 50

252010 POLYTHENE PRODUCTS MANUFACTURE (SUCH AS SHOPPING BAGS AND SIMILAR ITEMS).

4 10% 15% 20% 20% 20% 100

252011 FACTORY FOR MANUFACTURING ELECTRICAL SWITCH BOXES. 4 10% 15% 20% 20% 20% 50

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

252012 PRODUCING PLASTIC ELECTRICAL SWITCHES. 4 10% 15% 20% 20% 20% 50

252013 MANUFACTURING OF VARIOUS SIMPLE PLASTIC PRODUCTS 2 10% 15% 20% 20% 20% 50

252014 MANUFACTURING OF PLASTIC ROLLS & SHEETS 2 10% 15% 20% 20% 20% 50

252015 MANUFACTURING OF SIMPLE PLASTIC TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES 2 10% 15% 20% 20% 20% 50

252016 MANUFACTURING OF PLASTIC SAUCERS 4 10% 15% 20% 20% 20% 50

252017 Production of plastic Granules 2 10% 15% 20% 20% 20% 50

252018 MANUFACTURING OF PLASTIC & GLASS SKYLIGHTS 2 10% 15% 20% 20% 20% 50

252019 PRODUCE OF WOMEN AND MEN ACCESSORIES AND GIFT ACCESSORIES 2 10% 15% 20% 20% 20% 20

252020 PRODUCTION OF ANTIQUES AND GIFTS. 2 10% 15% 20% 20% 20% 20

252021 PRODUCTION OF MASKING TAPES AND COLORFUL DECORATED PAPERS AND WRAPPING ITEMS

2 10% 15% 20% 20% 20% 20

252022 PRODUCTION OF DIE-CUT FOR PAPERS AND OTHER PAPER RELATED ITEMS. 2 10% 15% 20% 20% 20% 20

252023 PRODUCTION OF HAYDRAULIC HOUSE. 2 10% 15% 20% 20% 20% 20

2610 MANUFACTURE OF GLASS AND GLASS PRODUCTS. 2 10% 15% 20% 20% 20%

261000 MANUFACTURE OF GLASS AND GLASS PRODUCTS 5 10% 15% 20% 20% 20% 100

261001 REINFORCED GLASS MANUFACTURE. 2 10% 15% 20% 20% 20% 100

261002 INSULATED GLASS UNITS MANUFACTURE. 2 10% 15% 20% 20% 20% 50

261003 GLASS GIFT MANUFACTURE. 2 10% 15% 20% 20% 20% 20

261004 Design and painting of glass 2 10% 15% 20% 20% 20% 20

2691 MANUFACTURE OF POTTERY, NON-STRUCTURAL NON-REFRACTORY 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25%

269100 MANUFACTURE OF NON-STRUCTURAL NON-REFRACTORY CERAMIC WARE 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

2692 MANUFACTURE OF REFRACTORY CERAMIC PRODUCTS. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25%

269200 MANUFACTURE OF REFRACTORY CERAMIC PRODUCTS 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

269201 POTTERY MAKING. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 10

2693 MANUFACTURE OF STRUCTURAL NON-REFRACTORY CLAY PRODUCTS. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25%

269300 MANUFACTURE OF STRUCTURAL NON-REFRACTORY CLAY AND CERAMIC PRODUCTS

2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 10

269301 ROOF TILES MANUFACTURE AND FIXING. 5 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

2694 MANUFACTURE OF CEMENT, LIME AND PLASTER. 2 0% 15% 20% 20% 20%

269400 FILLING OF CEMENT AND LIME AND PLASTER AND DERIVATIVES 5 0% 15% 20% 20% 20% 20

Activity Code


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20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

269401 CEMENT MANUFACTURE. 5 0% 15% 20% 20% 20% 20

269402 MANUFACTURING AND PACKAGING OF CEMENT. 5 0% 15% 20% 20% 20% 100

269403 LIME AND GYPSUM MANUFACTURE. 2 0% 15% 20% 20% 20% 50

269404 PACKING OF PLASTER – THE ONE USED IN COATING 2 0% 15% 20% 20% 20% 20

2695 MANUFACTURE OF ARTICLES OF CONCRETE, CEMENT AND PLASTER. 2 0% 15% 20% 20% 20%

269500 Manufacture of articles of concrete and cement and plaster. 2 0% 15% 20% 20% 20% 20

269501 Brick factories. 5 0% 15% 20% 20% 20% 200

269502 TILES FACTORIES. 5 0% 15% 20% 20% 20% 100

269503 DECORATIVE BRICKS MANUFACTURE. 5 0% 15% 20% 20% 20% 100

269504 CONCRETE PANELS MANUFACTURE. 5 0% 15% 20% 20% 20% 200

269505 Mixed concrete factories. - Ready mix concrete 5 0% 15% 20% 20% 20% 200

269506 Gypsum decoration production plant. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

269507 Manufacture of Precast Concrete Panels. 5 0% 15% 20% 20% 20% 100

269508 PREFABRICATED HOUSE FACTORIES. 5 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 100

269509 MANUFACTURE OF PARTS FOR BATHROOMS, KITCHENS AND TABLES. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 100

269510 MANUAL MANUFACTURE OF VASES, FOUNTAINS AND THE LIKE. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

269511 MANUAL MAKING LOCAL BAKING OVENS OF MUD. 2 0% 15% 20% 20% 20% 20

269512 SCULPTURED PRODUCTS OF WOOD & GYPSUM 2 0% 15% 20% 20% 20% 20

269513 OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF READYMIX CONCRETE PLANTS. 2 0% 15% 20% 20% 20% 10

269514 Factory of cement products 5 0% 15% 20% 20% 20% 50

2696 CUTTING, SHAPING AND FINISHING OF STONE. 2 0% 15% 20% 20% 20%

269600 CUTTING, SHAPING AND FINISHING OF STONE 2 0% 15% 20% 20% 20% 10

2699 MANUFACTURE OF OTHER NON-METALLIC MINERAL PRODUCTS N.E.C. 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20%

269900 MANUFACTURE OF OTHER NON-METALLIC MINERAL PRODUCTS N.E.C. 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

269901 FACTORIES OF MARBLE AND INDUSTRIAL STONES. 4 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

269902 BATHROOM SETS AND MARBLE BASINS MANUFACTURE. 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

269903 MARBLE & GRANITE CUTTING & POLISHING. 4 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

269904 MANUFACTURE AND FINISHING AND CUTTING AND POLISHING OF MARBLE AND GRANITE.

4 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

2710 MANUFACTURE OF BASIC IRON AND STEEL. 2 15% 20% 20% 25% 30%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

271000 PRODUCTION OF IRON PELLETS 5 15% 20% 20% 25% 30% 200

271001 IRON AND STEEL FACTORY. 5 15% 20% 20% 25% 30% 200

271002 PRODUCTION OF MULTI USE PIPES (CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY). 5 15% 20% 20% 25% 30% 100

271003 Cutting and bending of steel bars 5 15% 20% 20% 25% 30% 50

271004 UNWELDED PIPE FACTORY OWNERSHIP AND OPERATION. 5 15% 20% 20% 25% 30% 50

271005 THE ARABIAN COMPANY FOR IRON AND STEAL 5 15% 20% 20% 25% 30% 20

2720 MANUFACTURE OF BASIC PRECIOUS AND NON-FERROUS METALS. 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20%

272000 MANUFACTURE OF BASIC PRECIOUS AND NON-FERROUS METALS 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

272001 Manufacture of White Fused Alumina 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

2731 CASTING OF IRON AND STEEL. 2 15% 20% 20% 25% 30%

273100 CASTING OF IRON AND STEEL 3 15% 20% 20% 25% 30% 50

2732 CASTING OF ALUMINA, NON-FERROUS METALS. 2 15% 20% 20% 25% 30%

273200 CASTING OF NON-FERROUS METALS 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 100

273201 ALUMINIUM SMELTERS. 2 15% 20% 20% 25% 30% 500

273202 Manufacture of Doors, Windows, Cabinets and Similar Products of Aluminium 2 15% 20% 20% 25% 30% 100

273203 ALUMINIUM EXTRUSION. 2 15% 20% 20% 25% 30% 50

273204 ALUMINIUM ATOMISERS. 2 15% 20% 20% 25% 30% 50

273205 ALUMINIUM SHEETS. 2 15% 20% 20% 25% 30% 50

273206 ALUMINIUM ROLLING MILL. 2 15% 20% 20% 25% 30% 200

273207 ALUMINIUM FOIL CUTTING AND PACKING. 2 15% 20% 20% 25% 30% 100

273208 ALUMINIUM EXTRUSION PLANT. 2 15% 20% 20% 25% 30% 50

273209 PRODUCTION AND MANUFACTURE OF ALUMINIUM, COPPER AND SIMILAR METAL PIPES.

2 15% 20% 20% 25% 30% 100

273210 PRODUCTION OF MOLTEN ALUMINIUM AND IRON REFUSE. 2 15% 20% 20% 25% 30% 100

273211 ALUMINIUM WHEELS AND RINGS MANUFACTURE. 2 15% 20% 20% 25% 30% 100

273212 ALUMINIUM PACKAGES AND BOTTLES MANUFACTURE. 2 15% 20% 20% 25% 30% 100

273213 MANUFACTURING OF ALUMINIUM BARS AND BEAMS. 2 15% 20% 20% 25% 30% 100

273214 PRODUCTION OF METAL AND DEVELOP ALUMINIUM QUALITY. 2 15% 20% 20% 25% 30% 100

273215 MANUFACTURE AND PRODUCTION ALUMINUM CHIP. 2 15% 20% 20% 25% 30% 100

273216 PRODUCTION AND DEVELOP ALUMINUM QUALITY. 2 15% 20% 20% 25% 30% 100

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20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

273217 Production of Calcined Petroleum Coke 2 15% 20% 20% 25% 25% 50

273218 Production of Carbon Electrodes 2 15% 20% 20% 25% 25% 50

273219 Basic Casting of Aluminium 2 15% 20% 20% 25% 25% 50

273220 Manufacture of Metal Supports and Profiles for Walls and Ceilings 2 15% 20% 20% 25% 30% 50

2811 MANUFACTURE OF STRUCTURAL METAL PRODUCTS. 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20%

281100 MANUFACTURE OF STRUCTURAL METAL PRODUCTS 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

281101 MANUFACTURE OF WIRE MESH IN ALL METALS 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

281102 MANUFACTURE AND FABRICATION OF CEILING AND WALLS FROM ALUMINUM AND METALS

2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

281103 Manufacture and fabrication of aluminium joints for kitchen furniture. 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

281104 Manufacture of Aluminium and metal accessories. 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

281105 MANUFACTURE BUILDING FRONTAGE AND DECOR MOULDS FROM ALUMINIUM 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

281106 MANUFACTURING OF ALUMINIUM LADDERS. 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

281107 CUTTING AND ASSEMBLY OF BARRIERS FOR SWIMMING POOLS. 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 20

281108 ROLLING DOOR MANUFACTURE. 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

281109 STEEL DOOR REPAIR AND .INSTALLATION 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 10

281110 SHUTTERING DOORS REPAIR WORKSHOP. 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 6

281111 Manufacture of Metal Scaffoldings 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

281112 MANUFACTURE OF DOORS, WINDOWS FROM PLASTIC AND SONA ROOMS FOR HEATING RESISTANT

2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 20

281113 PRODUCING COUPLERS 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

281114 PRODUCTS ELECTRICAL LIFTS. 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

281115 REPAIRING ALUMUNIUM PRODUCTS 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 10

2812 MANUFACTURE OF TANKS, RESERVOIRS AND CONTAINERS OF METAL. 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20%

281200 MANUFACTURE OF TANKS AND RESERVOIRS AND CONTAINERS OF METAL. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 50

281201 MECHANICAL CONTRACTS [THIRD GRADE]. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

281202 OIL TANK MANUFACTURE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 100

281203 CONTAINER MAINTENANCE. 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

281205 PRODUCTION OF AUTOMATIC MARKITING OF CONSUMER GOODS MACHINE TEMPLE

2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

281206 Manufacture of Stainless Steel Tanks 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

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10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

281207 MECHANICAL CONTRACTS FIRST GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

281208 MECHANICAL CONTRACTS SECOND GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 100

2813 MANUFACTURE OF STEAM GENERATORS, EXCEPT CENTRAL HEATING HOT 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25%

281300 MANUFACTURE OF STEAM GENERATORS EXCEPT CENTRAL HEATING HOT WATER BOILERS

2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 50

2891 FORGING, PRESSING, STAMPING AND ROLL-FORMING OF METAL, 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20%

289100 FORGING AND PRESSING AND STAMPING AND ROLL-FORMING OF METAL POWDER METALLURGY

2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

289101 DIVING, MAINTENANCE AND UNDERGROUND WELDING WORKS. 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

289102 WELDING, BLACKSMITHING AND FABRICATION CONTRACTS THIRD GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

289103 WIRES EXTRUSION. 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 20

289104 Galvanised steel industry. 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

289105 MECHANICAL WORKSHOP SPECIALISED IN TECHNICAL WELDING METHODS. 3 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 10

289106 WELDING, BLACKSMITH AND FABRICATION WORKSHOP - SMALL 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 6

289107 WELDING, BLACKSMITH AND FABRICATION WORKSHOP - MEDIUM. 3 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 10

289108 Welding, blacksmith and iron fabrication factory 3 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 100

289109 TIN FABRICATOR. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

289110 Production waves chip from iron galvanization and aluminium. 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 20

2892 TREATMENT AND COATING OF METALS, GENERAL MECHANICAL 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20%

289200 TREATMENT AND COATING OF METALS; GENERAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ON A FEE OR CONTRACT BASIS

2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 20

289201 PAINTING AND INSULATING PIPES. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

289202 INDUSTRIAL PAINTING CONTRACTS. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

289203 ANTI-CORROSION AND LOSS PREVENTION CONTRACTS. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 30

289204 SPECIALIZED SERVICES ON PAINT & MAINTENANCE OF PIPELINES. 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 10

289205 PLANT FOR PAINTING METAL BODIES 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 10

289206 PAINT FOR ALUMINIUM SHEETS AND PROFILES 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 10

289207 FACTORY FOR PAINTING METAL HULLS. 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 10

289209 WELDING BLACKSMITHING AND FABRICATION CONTRACTS FIRST GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

289210 WELDING BLACKSMITHING AND FABRICATION CONTRACTS SECOND GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 100

289211 INDUSTRIAL PAINTING CONTRACTS FIRST GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

289212 INDUSTRIAL PAINTING CONTRACTS SECOND GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 30

2893 MANUFACTURE OF CUTLERY, HAND TOOLS AND GENERAL HARDWARE. 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20%

289300 MANUFACTURE OF CUTLERY AND HAND TOOLS AND GENERAL HARDWARE 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 20

289301 MANUFACTURING OF EXTRUSION MOLDS 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

289302 KEY CUTTING. 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 10

289303 KEY CUTTING. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 10

289304 MANUFACTURE OF GUIDING AND ANNOUNCEMENT SIGNS. 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

2899 MANUFACTURE OF OTHER FABRICATED METAL PRODUCTS N.E.C. 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20%

289900 MANUFACTURE OF OTHER FABRICATED METAL PRODUCTS N.E.C. 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

289901 METAL FIBRES MANUFACTURE 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

289902 GRC DECOR MOULD MANUFACTURE. 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

289903 MANUFACTURING OF ALUMINIUM CABLES. 5 15% 20% 20% 25% 30% 50

289904 ALUMINIUM HOUSEHOLD UTENSIL MANUFACTURE. 5 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

289905 MANUFACTURING OF ALUMINIUM SAUCERS. 5 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

289906 STEEL NAIL FACTORY. 4 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

289907 NUTS, BOLTS AND SCREWS MANUFACTURE. 4 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 20

289908 Concrete steel bars factories. 4 15% 20% 20% 25% 30% 50

289909 NETS, FENCING AND BARBED WIRE MANUFACTURE. 3 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

289910 Factory for making doors, windows and decorative designs of iron and wrought iron and stainless steel

3 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 100

289911 MANUFACTURE OF STEEL STRUCTURES. 4 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 100

289912 FACTORY FOR MANUFACTURE OF WHEELBARROWS. 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

289913 METAL FOUNDRY WORKSHOP. 3 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 20

289914 METAL FABRICATION PLANT. 3 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 100

289915 ORDINARY AND GALVANISED WIRE MANUFACTURE. 3 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

289916 ORDINARY AND GALVANISED CHAIN LINKS MANUFACTURE. 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

289917 UMBRELLAS & CARTAINS MANUFACTURE. 4 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

289918 ENGINEERING MOULDS, WATER PIPES AND MIXERS MANUFACTURE. 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

289919 COPPER GIFT MANUFACTURE. 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

289920 MANUFACTURE OF MIXED METAL INGOTS. 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

289921 LIQUID CARRYING PIPE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION UNIT. 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 6

289922 MANUAL MANUFACTURE OF FISHING GEAR. 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 10

289923 Manufacture and fabrication of steel pipes and joints. 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 100

289924 MANUFACTURING OF HEAT EXCHANGERS AND PRESSURE EQUIPMENTS 3 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 100

289925 FABRICATION ANDMANUFACTUR OF DAGGER AND SWORD SHEATHS. 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 10

289926 PRODUCTION SWORDS DAGGERS AND THEIR SHEATHS 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 10

289927 Manufacture of Street Light Poles 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 20

289928 Manufacture of Staples and Paper Clips of Metal 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 10

2911 MANUFACTURE OF ENGINES AND TURBINES, EXCEPT AIRCRAFT, 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25%

291100 MANUFACTURE OF ENGINES AND TURBINES EXCEPT AIRCRAFT AND VEHICLE AND CYCLE ENGINES

4 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 50

291101 MANUFACTURE, RENEWAL AND MAINTENANCE OF LARGE GENERATORS AND TRANSFORMERS.

4 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

291102 INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

291103 WORKSHOP FOR REPAIR OF DIESEL ENGINES & WATER PUMPS. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 10

2912 MANUFACTURE OF PUMPS, COMPRESSORS, TAPS AND VALVES. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25%

291200 MANUFACTURE OF PUMPS AND COMPRESSORS AND TAPS AND VALVES 4 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

291201 MANUFACTURING OF PUMPS VALVE AND ACCESSORIES 4 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

291202 Manufacture of Hydraulic Cylinders 4 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 10

291203 ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL WATER PUMP MAINTENANCE. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 10

291204 REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF LARGE MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL PUMPS. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

2913 MANUFACTURE OF BEARINGS,GEARS,GEARING AND DRIVING ELEMENTS. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25%

291300 MANUFACTURE OF BEARINGS AND GEARS AND REEL AND DRIVING ELEMENTS 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 100

291301 MANUFACTURING SMALL GEARBOXES FOR PLANTS. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

2914 MANUFACTURE OF OVENS, FURNACES AND FURNACE BURNERS. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25%

291400 MANUFACTURE OF OVENS AND FURNACES AND FURNACE BURNERS 4 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

291401 MANUFACTURE AND REMANUFACTURE OF WEAR AND SPARE PARTS AND COMPONENTS FOR ROLLING MILLS AND ELECTRIC ARC FURNACES.

4 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

2915 MANUFACTURE OF LIFTING AND HANDLING EQUIPMENT. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25%

291500 MANUFACTURE OF LIFTING AND HANDLING EQUIPMENT 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

291501 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF LIFTING EQUIPMENT - SMALL. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 6

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

291502 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF LIFTING EQUIPMENT - MEDIUM. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 10

291503 PRODUCING OF HANDLING, LOADING AND LIFTING EQUIPMENTS 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 100

2919 MANUFACTURE OF OTHER GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINERY. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25%

291900 MANUFACTURE OF OTHER GENERAL-PURPOSE MACHINERY 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 50

291901 PRODUCTION OF AIR FILTERS AND WATER AND WELDED PROFILE WIRE SCREENS OF METALS

2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 50

291902 AIR-CONDITIONING FACTORY. 5 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

291903 PRODUCTION OF COOLING AND EVAPORATING UNITS FOR ACS. 2 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

291904 FACTORY FOR ASSEMBLING RAFT PARTS. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

291905 AUTOMATIC RADIATOR CLEANING EQUIPMENT. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 50

291906 REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER MANUFACTURE. 5 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

291907 MANUFACTURE OF CONTAINERS AND PLASTIC BOXES. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 50

291908 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF CYLINDER PISTONS. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 6

291909 COLD STORES REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

291910 WORKSHOP FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF ORDINARY WEIGHING SCALES 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 6

291911 WORKSHOP FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF ORDINARY WEIGHING SCALES - MEDIUM WORKSHOP.

2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 10

291912 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF METERS AND WEIGHING SCALES FOR CERTAIN OPERATIONS.

2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

291914 REPAIR, MAINTENANCE AND LEASING OF MARINE SAFETY AND FIRE ITEMS. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 10

291915 MAINTENANCE OF SAFETY TOOLS. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 10

291916 Produce of Aero channel -industrial ducting - for Central air conditioning 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 50

291917 tyre recycling 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

291918 Water Filter Cartridges of Polporopylene. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

2921 MANUFACTURE OF AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTRY MACHINERY. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25%

292100 MANUFACTURE OF AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTRY MACHINERY 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 50

292101 MANUFACTURING OF SPRINKLER FOR AGRICULTURAL USE. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 50

2922 MANUFACTURE OF MACHINE-TOOLS. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25%

292200 MANUFACTURE OF MACHINE TOOLS 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 50

292201 PRODUCTION OF ALUMINIUM WELDING RODS 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 50

292202 REPAIR OF HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 10

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

2923 MANUFACTURE OF MACHINERY FOR METALLURGY. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25%

292300 MANUFACTURE OF MACHINERY FOR METALLURGY 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 50

2924 MANUFACTURE OF MACHINERY OF MINING, QUARRYING AND 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25%

292400 MANUFACTURE OF MACHINERY FOR MINING AND QUARRYING AND CONSTRUCTION

2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 50

292401 Oil equipment maintenance and repair. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

2925 MANUFACTURE OF MACHINERY FOR FOOD,BEVERAGE AND TOBACCO 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25%

292500 MANUFACTURE OF MACHINERY FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE AND TOBACCO PROCESSING

4 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

2926 MANUFACTURE OF MACHINERY FOR TEXTILE, APPAREL AND LEATHER 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25%

292600 MANUFACTURE OF MACHINERY FOR TEXTILE AND APPAREL AND LEATHER PRODUCTION

4 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

2927 MANUFACTURE OF WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25%

292700 Manufacture of weapons and ammunition 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 50

292701 MAINTENANCE OF WAR EQUIPMENT 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

2929 MANUFACTURE OF OTHER SPECIAL PURPOSE MACHINERY. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25%

292900 MANUFACTURE OF OTHER SPECIAL-PURPOSE MACHINERY 2 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

292901 MANUFACTURING OF SOLAR ENERGY UNITS FOR PRIVATE AND INDUSTRIAL USE 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 50

292902 ASSEMBLY FACTORY FOR DESALINATION UNITS 5 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 20

292903 ASSEMBLING OF SEWERAGE WATER TREATMENT EQUIPMENT. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 10

292904 FABRICATE & MANUFACTURE OF HEAVY ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL EQUIPMENTS AND MACHINES PRODUCTS.

5 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 50

292905 MANUFACTURING OF GLASS MACHINES AND EQUIPMENTS. 4 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

2930 MANUFACTURE OF DOMESTIC APPLIANCES N.E.C. (ELECTRIC AND NON 2 20% 20% 25% 30% 30%

293000 MANUFACTURE OF DOMESTIC APPLIANCES N.E.C. 2 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

293001 WATER HEATERS FACTORY. 4 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 20

293002 Manufacture of Cooking Burners and Ovens of all Types 5 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

293003 MANUFACTURE OF ELECTRICAL FANS OF ALL KINDS. 4 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

293004 MANUFACTURE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT SUCH AS TELEVISIONS,VIDEO WASHING MACHINE VACUUM CLEANER IRONE.

2 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

3000 MANUFACTURE OF OFFICE, ACCOUNTING AND COMPUTING MACHINERY. 2 20% 20% 25% 30% 30%

300000 MANUFACTURE OF OFFICE AND ACCOUNTING AND COMPUTING MACHINERY 2 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

300001 MANUFACTURE AND ASSEMBLY OF COMPUTERS. 2 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

300002 PRODUCTION OF SCIENTIFIC DISPLAY DEVICES. 2 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

3110 MANUFACTURE OF ELECTRIC MOTORS, GENERATORS AND TRANSFORMER. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25%

311000 MANUFACTURE OF ELECTRIC MOTORS AND GENERATORS AND TRANSFORMERS 5 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

311001 MANUFACTURING AND ASSEMBLY OF ELECTRIC EXCHANGES 5 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

3120 MANUFACTURE OF ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION AND CONTROL 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25%

312000 MANUFACTURE OF ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION AND CONTROL APPARATUS 2 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

312001 MANUFACTURING OF ELECTRIC CONTROL SYSTEMS 2 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

312002 MANUFACTURING TREMPERATURE SENSORS 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 50

3130 MANUFACTURE OF INSULATED WIRE AND CABLE. 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20%

313000 MANUFACTURE OF INSULATED WIRE AND CABLE 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

313001 MANUFACTURE OF ELECTRICAL WIRES OF INSULATED COPPER AND PLASTIC. 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 20

313002 PRODUCE AND ASSEMBLING ALL TYPES OF FIBER OPTIC PATCH CORDS 2 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 20

3140 MANUFACTURE OF ACCUMULATORS PRIMARY CELLS AND PRIMARY 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25%

314000 MANUFACTURE OF ACCUMULATORS AND PRIMARY CELLS AND PRIMARY BATTERIES

2 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 20

3150 MANUFACTURE OF ELECTRIC LAMPS. 2 20% 20% 25% 30% 30%

315000 MANUFACTURE OF ELECTRIC LAMPS AND LIGHTING EQUIPMENT 5 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

315001 NEON ADVERTISING MANUFACTURE. 4 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 50

315002 ELECTRICAL BULB MANUFACTURE. 5 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

315003 PRODUCTION OF STARTERS OF FLUORESCENT LAMPS 2 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

315004 MAKING COMPUTER-DESIGNED BILLBOARDS. 2 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 10

315005 MAINTENANCE OF NEON BOARDS. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

3190 MANUFACTURE OF OTHER ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT N.E.C. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25%

319000 MANUFACTURE OF OTHER ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT 2 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

319001 WORKSHOP FOR SMALL ELECTRICAL MOTOR REPAIRING. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 6

319002 MANUFACTURING WATER COOLING FOR HOUSES AND BUILDING 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

3210 MANUFACTURE OF ELECTRONIC VALVES AND TUBES AND OTHER 2 20% 20% 25% 30% 30%

321000 MANUFACTURE OF ELECTRONIC VALVES AND TUBES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS

2 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 20

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

3220 MANUFACTURE OF TELEVISION AND RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND 2 20% 20% 25% 30% 30%

322000 MANUFACTURE OF TELEVISION AND RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND APPARATUS FOR LINE TELEPHONY AND LINE TELEGRAPHY

2 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 20

322001 INSTELATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ADVANCED RECEIVERS FOR SATELLITE CHANNELS

2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30% 10

322002 MARINE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS. 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30% 10

322003 AIRCRAFT RADIO AND RADAR EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE & REPAIR. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35% 10

322004 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF TELEPHONES AND ACCESSORIES. 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30% 6

322005 MAINTENANCE OF TELEPHONE, FAX MACHINES & ACCESSORIES 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30% 6

322006 MAINTENANCE OF TELEPHONE EXCHANGES & ACCESSORIES 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30% 6

322007 MAINTENANCE OF DATA TRANSFER SYSTEMS 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30% 10

322008 MAINTENANCE OF MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30% 6

322009 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR TRANSMIT VIEWED OVER PLANES. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35% 10

3230 MANUFACTURE OF TELEVISION AND RADIO RECEIVERS AND ASSOCIATED 2 20% 20% 25% 30% 30%

323000 MANUFACTURE OF TELEVISION AND RADIO RECEIVERS AND SOUND OR VIDEO RECORDING OR REPRODUCING APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED GOODS

4 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

3311 MANUFACTURE OF MEDICAL AND SURGICAL EQUIPMENT AND 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25%

331100 MANUFACTURE OF MEDICAL AND SURGICAL EQUIPMENT AND ORTHOPAEDIC APPLIANCES

4 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

331101 SYRINGE NEEDLES AND MEDICAL ITEMS MANUFACTURE. 4 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 50

331102 MANUFACTURE OF MEDICAL ITEMS FOR LABORATORY AND SURGERY. 4 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 50

331103 MEDICAL STONES PROCESSING INDUSTRY. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

331104 MEDICAL AND SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 10

331105 MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES MAINTENANCE. 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30% 10

331106 REPAIR OF DENTAL EQUIPMENTS. 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30% 10

331107 Dental industry center 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 10

331108 REPAIR OF MEDICAL DENTAL EQUIPMENT 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30% 10

331109 Denture making factory 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 50

3312 MANUFACTURE OF INSTRUMENTS AND APPLIANCES FOR MEASURING, 2 20% 20% 25% 30% 30%

331200 MANUFACTURE OF INSTRUMENTS AND APPLIANCES FOR MEASURING AND CHECKING TESTING AND NAVIGATING AND OTHER PURPOSES EXCEPT INDUSTRIAL PROCESS CONTROL EQUIPMENT

2 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

331201 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL EQUIPMENT REPAIR, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION.

2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30% 10

331202 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF ELECTRONIC WEIGHING SCALES. 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30% 10

331203 ARESCON 2 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

331204 Installation and Maintenance of simple Automation 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30% 6

331205 MANUFACTURING MEASURING AND CONTROL EQUIPMENTS. 2 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

3313 MANUFACTURE OF INDUSTRIAL PROCESS CONTROL EQUIPMENT. 2 20% 20% 25% 30% 30%

331300 MANUFACTURE OF INDUSTRIAL PROCESS CONTROL EQUIPMENT 2 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

3320 MANUFACTURE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC 2 20% 20% 25% 30% 30%

332000 MANUFACTURE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT 4 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

332001 UNIT FOR MANUFACTURE OF SPECTACLE LENSES. 4 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 20

3330 MANUFACTURE OF WATCHES AND CLOCKS. 2 20% 20% 25% 30% 30%

333000 MANUFACTURE OF WATCHES AND CLOCKS 4 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 20

333033 ASSEMBLY & PRODUCTION WATCHES 4 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 20

3410 MANUFACTURE OF MOTOR VEHICLES. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25%

341000 MANUFACTURE AND ASSEMBLAGE OF MOTOR VEHICLES 4 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 20

341001 FACTORY FOR ASSEMBLING DUMPERS AND CONCRETE MIXERS. 4 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 10

3420 MANUFACTURE OF BODIES (COACHWORK) FOR MOTOR VEHICLES, 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20%

342000 MANUFACTURE OF BODIES (COACHWORK) FOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND MANUFACTURE OF TRAILERS AND SEMI-TRAILERS

3 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 20

342001 MANUFACTURING OF CARGO CONTAINERS 3 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

342002 PRODUCTION OF CONTAINERS FOR ORDINARY AND REFRIGERATED CARS 3 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

3430 MANUFACTURE OF PARTS AND ACCESSORIES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES 2 10% 10% 15% 20% 20%

343000 MANUFACTURE OF PARTS AND ACCESSORIES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND THEIR ENGINES

2 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

343001 IMPORTING BATTERIES. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35% 6

343002 CAR EXHAUST MANUFACTURE. 3 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 50

343003 MANUFACTURE OF EQUIPMENT POLYTHENE SEALANTS (SPARES). 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 50

343004 RADIATORS, OIL COOLER AND HEAT EXCHANGERS MANUFACTURE. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 50

343005 MANUFACTURING OF CAR BATTERIES 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 50

343006 MANUFACTURE OF VEHICLES AND MARINE SPARE PARTS AND MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENTS

2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 50

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

343007 MANUFACTURE OF CAR ACCESSORIES AND ITEMS. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 50

343008 MANUFACTURE OF OIL GASKETS. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 50

3511 BUILDING AND REPAIRING OF SHIPS. 2 0% 10% 20% 30% 40%

351100 BUILDING AND REPAIRING OF SHIPS AND THEIR SPARE PARTS. 5 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50

351101 Maintenance and Operation of tug boats 5 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 30

351102 DRY DOCK SERVICES. 5 0% 10% 20% 30% 40%

351103 SHIP REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE IN CO-OPERATION WITH SLIPWAY COMPANIES. 5 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50

351104 Internal maintenance services for ships 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

351105 BOATS,SHIPS AND YACHTS INDUSTRY 2 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50

351106 PRODUCTION OF ALUMINIUM LIFEBOATS 5 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50

351107 REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF TUGS AND BARGES. 2 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 30

351108 REPAIR, MAINTENANCE AND PAINTING FISHING DHOWS. 2 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 10

351109 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF MARINE ENGINES. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 10

351110 BOAT ELECTRICAL REPAIRS. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 10

351111 DHOW MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS. 2 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 6

351112 REPAIRING AND MAINTENANCE OF SHIPS 2 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 20

351113 BAHRAIN SLIPWAY COMPANY. 2 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 20

3512 BUILDING AND REPAIRING OF PLEASURE AND SPORTING BOATS. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25%

351200 BUILDING AND REPAIRING OF PLEASURE AND SPORTING BOATS 4 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50

352000 MANUFACTURE OF RAILWAY AND TRAMWAY LOCOMOTIVES AND ROLLING STOCK 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 50

352001 PRODUCTION OF BARGES AND TAGS AND STRUCTURAL STEEL SERVICES THAT SUPPORT THE MENTIONED ACTIVITY.

4 20% 25% 30% 35% 35% 50

353000 MANUFACTURE OF AIRCRAFT AND SPACECRAFT 4 20% 25% 30% 35% 35% 50

353001 MANUFACTURING OF PROMOTIONAL AIRPLANE MODELS 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

353002 MEDIUM-SIZE AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR. 4 20% 25% 30% 35% 35% 30

353003 Aircraft line maintenance 4 20% 25% 30% 35% 35% 30

353004 Aircraft heavy maintenance 4 20% 25% 30% 35% 35% 30

359100 MANUFACTURE OF MOTORCYCLES 2 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

359200 MANUFACTURE OF BICYCLES AND INVALID CARRIAGES 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 50

3599 MANUFACTURE OF OTHER TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT N.E.C. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

359900 MANUFACTURE OF OTHER TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT N.E.C. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

3610 MANUFACTURE OF FURNITURE. 2 0% 10% 20% 25% 25%

361000 Manufacture of furniture 5 0% 10% 20% 25% 25% 50

361001 MATTRESS MANUFACTURERS 2 0% 10% 20% 25% 25% 50

361002 FURNITURE MANUFACTURE 5 0% 10% 20% 25% 25% 50

361003 MANUFACTURE OF RATTAN FURNITURE 2 0% 10% 20% 25% 25% 20

361004 Production of aluminium wardrobes and furniture 2 0% 10% 20% 25% 25% 50

361005 A MAJOR LIGHT INDUSTRIES COMPANY. 2 0% 10% 20% 25% 25% 20

361006 MANUFACTURING OF CAR COVERS. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

361007 CARPENTRY WORKSHOP - SMALL. 2 0% 10% 15% 20% 20% 6

361008 CARPENTRY WORKSHOP - MEDIUM. 3 0% 10% 15% 20% 20% 10

361009 CARPENTRY WORKSHOP - MAJOR. 3 0% 10% 15% 20% 20% 30

361010 Curtain makers. 2 0% 10% 20% 20% 20% 10

361011 Arab majlis tailors and Curtain makers. 2 0% 10% 20% 25% 25% 10

361012 FURNITURE UPHOLSTERY 2 0% 10% 20% 25% 25% 10

361013 CAR SEAT UPHOLSTERY. 2 0% 10% 20% 25% 25% 10

361014 MAKING AND FITTING OF AWNINGS & WINDOWS SHUTTERS. 4 0% 10% 20% 25% 25% 10

361015 Manufacturing of exhibition stands and display and shop fitting systems and office workstation

2 0% 10% 20% 25% 25% 50

361016 Toys Tailoring 2 0% 10% 20% 25% 25% 6

3691 MANUFACTURE OF JEWELLERY AND RELATED ARTICLES. 2 0% 15% 20% 20% 20%

369100 Manufacture of jewellery and related articles 2 0% 10% 15% 20% 20% 20

369101 Gold and Jewellery factory 5 0% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

369102 Goldsmiths , silversmiths and precious stones workshop . 2 0% 10% 15% 20% 20% 10

369103 GOLDSMITHS WORKSHOP - FIFTH CLASS. 2 0% 10% 15% 20% 20% 6

369104 GOLDSMITHS WORKSHOP - FOURTH CLASS. 2 0% 10% 15% 20% 20% 10

369105 GOLDSMITHS WORKSHOP - THIRD CLASS. 2 0% 10% 15% 20% 20% 20

369106 GOLDSMITHS WORKSHOP - SECOND-CLASS. 3 0% 10% 15% 20% 20% 30

369107 LARGE GOLDSMITHS WORKSHOP - FIRST CLASS. 3 0% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

369108 Silversmiths workshop and drilling precious stones. 2 0% 10% 15% 20% 20% 10

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

369109 Factory to produce gold and jewellery 5 0% 10% 15% 20% 20% 50

369110 Precious Stone Drilling 2 0% 10% 15% 20% 20% 6

3692 MANUFACTURE OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. 2 20% 20% 25% 30% 30%

369200 MANUFACTURE OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 2 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 20

369201 MAKING STRINGED INSTRUMENTS. 2 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 20

369202 REPAIR OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30% 6

3693 MANUFACTURE OF SPORTS GOODS. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25%

369300 MANUFACTURE OF SPORTS GOODS 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

369301 MANUFACTURE AND MARKETING SPORTS PRODUCTS. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

369302 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR OF SPORTS EQUIPMENTS. 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30% 6

3694 MANUFACTURE OF GAMES AND TOYS. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25%

369400 MANUFACTURE OF GAMES AND TOYS 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

369401 MANUFACTURING OF RUBBER TOYS 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

3699 OTHER MANUFACTURING N.E.C. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25%

369900 OTHER MANUFACTURING N.E.C. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

369901 THERMOS FACTORIES. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

369902 SPONGE MANUFACTURE. 3 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 50

369903 SAFETY AND FIRE EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURE. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

369904 AUDIOCASSETTE TAPES MANUFACTURE. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 10

369905 COMPUTER PRINTER TAPES ASSEMBLY. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 6

369906 MANUFACTURING OF VIDEO TAPES & CASSETTES 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 10

369907 MIXING AND PACKING THICK SYRUP FOR MANUAL HAIR REMOVAL. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 6

369908 MANUFACTURING EARLY ALARM EQUIPMENTS. 2 20% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

369909 PRODUCTION OF RAW MATERIALS FOR KEYS, ACCESSORIES AND DOORS. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

369910 MAKING RUBBER STAMPS. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 6

369911 SAMPLES DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION UNIT 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

3710 RECYCLING OF METAL WASTE AND SCRAP. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25%

371000 Recycling of metal waste and scrap 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 100

371001 UNIT FOR SMELTING ALUMINIUM WASTE. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 100

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

3720 RECYCLING OF NON-METAL WASTE AND SCRAP. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25%

372000 Recycling of non-metal waste and scrap 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 50

372001 PAPER CUTTING FACTORY 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 100

372002 PAPER WASTE COLLECTION AND PRESSING FACTORY 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 50

372003 MANUFACTURE AND PACKAGING YELLOW PETROLEUM WASTE 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 100

372004 Treatment of oil waste 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 50

372005 GLASS MANUFACTURE AND REMANUFACTURE. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 50

372006 Plastic and METAL waste treatment unit. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 50

372007 Management and of carbon and Hydrocarbon waste recycling units. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 50

372008 ANIMAL DISSOLVING FAT MANUFACTORY BY ORDINARY METHODS 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 50

372009 RE-PRODUCTION OF WOOD 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 50

372010 TRANSFER GLASS GARBAGE INTO DRIZZLE 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

372011 Treatment of wasted machine oil 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

372012 REPROCESSING TIRES AND WASTE ASPHALT TO EXTRACTION FUEL OILS 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

372013 TREATMENT OF CARBON AND HAYDROCARBON WASTE 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

4010 PRODUCTION, COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRICITY. 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

4020 MANUFACTURE OF GAS, DISTRIBUTION OF GASEOUS FUELS THROUGH 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

402001 Establishment, exploitation and management of liquefied gas plant. 5 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

4030 STEAM AND HOT WATER SUPPLY. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25%

4100 COLLECTION, PURIFICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF WATER. 2 20% 25% 35% 50% 50%

410000 Collection and purification and distribution of water 2 20% 25% 35% 50% 50% 20

410001 Water desalination. 2 20% 25% 35% 50% 50%

410002 Management and operation of desalination station 3 20% 25% 35% 50% 50%

410003 PRODUCTION OF WATER PURIFICATION EQUIPMENTS. 3 20% 25% 35% 50% 50%

410004 Water treatment and purification services. 2 20% 25% 35% 50% 50%

410005 Transport and distribute water for non-drinking use. 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30%

4510 SITE PREPARATION. 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 8%

451001 DEMOLITION CONTRACTS THIRD GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

451002 CONTRACTS FOR INJECTING PIPES WITH SPECIALISED CEMENT INSULATIONS. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 30

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

451003 EXCAVATION CONTRACTS THIRD GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

451004 OFFSHORE RECLAMATION CONTRACTS TIRD GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

451005 LAND RECLAMATION CONTRACTS THIRD GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

451006 PUMPING AND DEWATERING CONTRACTS. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 30

451007 CONTRACTS RELATING TO RENOVATING SEWERAGE PUMPS. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 30

451008 DEMOLITION CONTRACTS FIRST GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

451009 DEMOLITION CONTRACTS SECOND GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 100

451010 Excavation Contracts First grade 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

451011 EXCAVATION CONTRACTS SECOND GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 100

451012 Offshore reclamation contracts- First grade 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

451013 OFFSHORE RECLAMATION CONTRACTS SECOND GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 100

451014 LAND RECLAMATION CONTRACTS FIRST GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

451015 LAND RECLAMATION CONTRACTS SECOND GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 100

451016 CONTRACTS RELATING TO RENOVATING SEWERAGE PUMPS FIRST GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

451017 CONTRACTS RELATING TO RENOVATING SEWERAGE PUMPS SECOND GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 30

451018 CONTRACTS FOR INJECTING PIPES WITH SPECIALISED CEMENT INSULATIONS FIRST GRADE.

5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

451019 CONTRACTS FOR INJECTING PIPES WITH SPECIALISED CEMENT INSULATIONS SECOND.

5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 30

451020 PUMPING AND DEWATERING CONTRACTS FIRST GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

451021 PUMPING AND DEWATERING CONTRACTS SECOND GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 30

451022 WATER TANK AND PIPELINE MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING. 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 10

4520 BUILDING OF COMPLETE CONSTRUCTIONS OR PARTS THEREOF (CIVIL 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 8%

452001 GENERAL CONTRACTING. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

452002 BUILDING CONTRACTS FIRST GRADE 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

452003 Building contracts Second grade 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 100

452004 Third grade building contracts 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

452005 BRANCHES OF CONTRACTING OFFICES. 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

452006 PREFABRICATED BUILDING INSTALLATION. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

452007 SWIMMING POOL CONTRACTS THIRD GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

452008 BUILDING MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS (THIRD GRADE). 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

452009 BUILDING MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS (SECOND GRADE). 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 100

452010 BUILDING MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS (FIRST GRADE). 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

452011 SWIMMING POOL AND EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

452012 SWIMMING POOL MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

452013 Construction and repair of causeway and sewerage and road works. - Third Class 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

452014 BUILDING FOUNDATIONS AND BASE STRUCTURES. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

452015 ROAD, STREET AND SQUARE BUILDING WORKS. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 30

452016 SEWER PUMPS RENEWAL CONTRACTS. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 30

452017 DRILLING ARTESIAN WATER WELLS. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

452018 Steel structures contracts. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 30

452019 Industrial maintenance works (Third Grade ) 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

452020 CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF STEEL STRUCTURE CONTRACTS. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

452021 TANKS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

452022 Toobli Anti-pollution Centre maintenance 5 0% 15% 20% 25% 25%

452023 Special contract for examination, inspection and construction of Manama-Muharraq Causeway

5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

452024 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF KING FAHAD CAUSEWAY'S FACILITIES AND UTILITIES.

5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

452025 SUPPLEMENTARY WORKS FOR OPERATING EQUIPMENT FOR BUILDINGS' EXITS. 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 8%

452026 UNDERWATER INSTALLATION OF GAS PIPELINES. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

452027 Construction of anode plant for Aluminium Bahrain 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 8%

452028 GPIC plant expansion project 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 8%

452029 MAJOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS MAINTENANCE (FULLY COMPLETED). 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 8% 30

452030 ABATTOIRS MAINTENANCE - SMALL. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 6

452031 Construction of a plant and warehouse for Alba 5 0% 15% 20% 25% 25%

452032 GPIC PLANT MAINTENANCE WORKS. 5 0% 15% 20% 25% 25%

452033 Construction of Urea plant for GPIC 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 8%

452034 EXTENSION OF OIL AND GAS PIPELINES. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

452035 MAINTENANCE OF PIPELINES TO ARTESIAN WELLS (DOES NOT INCLUDE DRILLING). 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 10

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

452036 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF FACILITIES 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 8% 6

452037 SUPERVISION OF MAINTENANCE ON GPIC FACTORY 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 8%

452038 Remove asbestos construction 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

452039 FIXED AND REMOVE ADVERTISEMENT BOARDS 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

452040 Office for construction management 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

452041 Construction project exploration for modern shopping centre. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 8%

452042 Contracting of designing and executing of exhibition decoration and structure 3 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

452043 DESIGN, INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF STORAGE TANKS 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 10

452044 Investment in projects and infrustructure companies 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 8%

452045 Contraction for installation maintenance of communication Towers 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

452046 BUILDING OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE ELECTRICITY POWER STATIONS FOR SPECIAL PURPOSE (SPECIFIC SUPPLY ONLY)

5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 30

452047 Implementation and establishing all types of basins in seaa and anchorages 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

452048 SWIMMING POOL CONTRACTS FIRST GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

452049 SWIMMING POOL CONTRACTS SECOND GRADE 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 100

452050 INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE WORK FIRST GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

452051 INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE WORKS SECOND GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 30

452053 SEWER PUMPS RENEWAL CONTRACTS FIRST GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

452054 SEWER PUMPS RENEWAL CONTRACTS SECOND GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 30

452055 CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR OF CAUSEWAY AND SEWERAGE AND ROAD WORKS FIRST GRADE.

5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

452056 CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR OF CAUSEWAY AND SEWERAGE AND ROAD WORKS SECOND GRADE.

5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 30

452057 SWIMMING POOL AND EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION FIRST GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

452058 SWIMMING POOL AND EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION SECOND GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

452059 PREFABRICATED BUILDING INSTALLATION FIRST GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

452060 PREFABRICATED BUILDING INSTALLATION SECOND GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

452061 IMPLEMENTATION AND ESTABLISHING ALL TYPES OF BASINS IN SEAA AND ANCHORAGES FIRST GRADE.

2 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

452062 IMPLEMENTATION AND ESTABLISHING ALL TYPES OF BASINS IN SEAA AND ANCHORAGES SECOND GRADE.

2 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

452063 CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF STEEL STRUCTURE CONTRACTS SECOND GRADE.

5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 30

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

452064 DRILLING ARTESIAN WATER WELLS FIRST GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

452065 DRILLING ARTESIAN WATER WELLS SECOND GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

452075 MAJOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS MAINTENANCE [FULLY COMPLETED] FIRST GRADE.

5 0% 8% 8% 8% 8%

452076 MAJOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS MAINTENANCE [FULLY COMPLETED] SECOND GRADE.

5 0% 8% 8% 8% 8%

452077 MAINTENANCE OF PIPELINES TO ARTESIAN WELLS [DOES NOT INCLUDE DRILLING] FIRST GRADE.

2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25%

452078 MAINTENANCE OF PIPELINES TO ARTESIAN WELLS [DOES NOT INCLUDE DRILLING] SECOND GRADE.

2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25%

452079 BUILDING FOUNDATIONS AND BASE STRUCTURES FIRST GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

452080 BUILDING FOUNDATIONS AND BASE STRUCTURES SECOND GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

452083 TANKS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FIRST GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

452084 TANKS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT SECOND GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 30

452085 CONTRACTION FOR INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE OF COMMUNICATION TOWERS FIRST GRADE.

5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

452086 CONTRACTION FOR INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE OF COMMUNICATION TOWERS SECOND GRADE.

5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 30

452087 CONTRACTING OF DESIGNING AND EXECUTING OF EXHIBITION DECORATION AND STRUCTURE FIRST GRADE.

3 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

452088 CONTRACTING OF DESIGNING AND EXECUTING OF EXHIBITION DECORATION AND STRUCTURE SECOND GRADE.

3 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 30

452089 ROAD, STREET AND SQUARE BUILDING WORKS FIRST GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

452090 ROAD, STREET AND SQUARE BUILDING WORKS SECOND GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 30

452091 SWIMMING POOL MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS FIRST GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

452092 SWIMMING POOL MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS SECOND GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 30

4530 BUILDING INSTALLATION. 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 8%

453001 SANITARY WARE FIXING CONTRACTS (THIRD GRADE). 3 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

453002 SANITARY WARE FIXING CONTRACTS (SECOND GRADE). 3 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 100

453003 SANITARY WARE FIXING CONTRACTS (FIRST GRADE). 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

453004 BATHROOM ACCESSORIES MAINTENANCE AND LEASING. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 6

453005 MAJOR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTS [THIRD GRADE]. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

453006 MAJOR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTS [SECOND GRADE]. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 30

453007 MAJOR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTS [FIRST GRADE]. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

453008 SMALL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTS [FOURTH GRADE]. 3 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

453009 CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONER INSTALLATION CONTRACTING THIRD GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

453010 ELECTRICAL LIFT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE. 4 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

453011 SERVICES FOR FIXING WATER INSTALLATIONS FOR MARINE FACILITIES. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 8%

453012 SERVICES FOR FIXING INSTALLATIONS FOR BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 6

453013 ALUMINIUM FITTINGS FOR KITCHENS, BATHROOMS AND HALLS. 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

453014 contracting of Interior designs for offices and homes. 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

453015 LARGE TANKS INSTALLATION. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 10

453016 INDUSTRIAL INSULATION CONTRACTS. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 30

453017 CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF WATER DESALINATION AND DISINFECTION SYSTEM.

2 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

453018 WATER DESALINATION PLANT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

453019 SUPERVISION OF THE SULPHUR BYPRODUCTS PROJECT. 3 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

453020 Supervision of installing a smelter for GARMCO 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

453021 INSTALLATION OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT FOR GAS FILTERS. 4 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

453022 Fixing anti-pollution control equipment for Alba 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

453023 INSTALLATION OF ORDINARY ANTENNAS 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

453024 REPAIR OF SOPHISTICATED ANTENNAS. 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

453025 PIPE FITTER. 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

453026 Supervising implementation of Savola projects in Bahrain 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

453027 Supervision of the Alba Plant Expansion Project. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

453028 Supervision of building swimming pools. 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

453029 OPERATING AN INTEGRATED SYSTEM FOR PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE AND THEFTS.

2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

453030 Providing control equipment assistance to customers. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

453031 Providing specialised security and control services. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

453032 CONTROL SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT MODERNISATION AND SUPPLY SERVICES. 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

453033 SEA-LANE LIGHTING SERVICES FOR SHIPS. 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

453034 ASSEMBLING AUDITORY AND OPTIC MODERN SYSTEM. 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

453035 CONTRACTING FOR REPAIR AND ASSEMBLING SAFTY AND SECURITY DEVICES THIRD GRADE.

2 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

453036 Assembling and repair secure and trafic electronic camera - third grade 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

453037 designing, fixing and operate self controling instruments 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

453038 Providing building construction supportive services 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 8%

453039 RENTAL EEOUIPPING AND DEVELOPING OF CINEMA COMPLEXES 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

453040 Design, build, install, maintain and operate water treatment system 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

453041 fixing the traffic light system 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

453042 UTILITY SERVICE PROVIDER FOR DISTRICT COOLING / HEATING / ENERGY 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

453043 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING (PRODUCTION AND CONDUCTION OF ELECTRICITY) 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 30

453044 CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONER INSTALLATION CONTTRACTING FIRST GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

453045 CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONER INSTALLATION CONTRACTING SECOND GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 100

453046 Contracting for repair and assembling safty and security devices First grade. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

453047 CONTRACTING FOR REPAIR AND ASSEMBLING SAFTY AND SECURITY DEVICES SECOND GRADE.

5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 30

453048 [ALUMINIUM FITTINGS FOR KITCHENS, BATHROOMS AND HALLS [FIRST GRADE. 3 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

453049 ALUMINIUM FITTINGS FOR KITCHENS, BATHROOMS AND HALLS[SECOND GRADE[. 3 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

453050 ASSEMBLING AUDITORY AND OPTIC MODERN SYSTEM FIRST GRADE. 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

453051 ASSEMBLING AUDITORY AND OPTIC MODERN SYSTEM SECOND GRADE. 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

453052 LARGE TANKS INSTALLATION FIRST GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

453053 LARGE TANKS INSTALLATION SECOND GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

453054 ELECTRICAL LIFT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE FIRST GRADE. 4 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

453055 ELECTRICAL LIFT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE SECOND GRADE. 4 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 30

453060 FIXING THE TRAFFIC LIGHT SYSTEM FIRST GRADE. 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

453061 FIXING THE TRAFFIC LIGHT SYSTEM SECOND GRADE. 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

453062 CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF WATER DESALINATION AND DISINFECTION SYSTEM FIRST GRADE.

3 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

453063 CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF WATER DESALINATION AND DISINFECTION SYSTEM SECOND GRADE.

3 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 30

453064 ASSEMBLING AND REPAIR SECURE AND TRAFIC ELECTRONIC CAMER FIRST GRADE.

2 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

453065 ASSEMBLING AND REPAIR SECURE AND TRAFIC ELECTRONIC CAMER SECOND GRADE.

2 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 30

453066 WATER DESALINATION PLANT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE FIRST GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

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100-499 Workers

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Max Visas Allowed

453067 WATER DESALINATION PLANT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE SECOND GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 30

453070 DESIGN, BUILD, INSTALL, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE WATER TREATMENT SYSTE FIRST GRADE.

2 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

453071 DESIGN, BUILD, INSTALL, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE WATER TREATMENT SYSTE SECOND GRADE.

2 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 30

453072 PROVIDING BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FIRST GRADE. 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 8%

453073 PROVIDING BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SUPPORTIVE SERVICES SECOND GRADE. 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 8%

453074 Services for fixing water installations for marine facilities First Grade 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 8%

453075 SERVICES FOR FIXING WATER INSTALLATIONS FOR MARINE FACILITIES SECOND GRADE.

5 0% 8% 8% 8% 8%

453076 SERVICES FOR FIXING INSTALLATIONS FOR BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE FIRST GRADE.

5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

453077 SERVICES FOR FIXING INSTALLATIONS FOR BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE SECOND GRADE.

5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 30

453078 SEA-LANE LIGHTING SERVICES FOR SHIPS FIRST GRADE. 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

453079 SEA-LANE LIGHTING SERVICES FOR SHIPS SECOND 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

453080 INDUSTRIAL INSULATION CONTRACTS FIRST GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

453081 INDUSTRIAL INSULATION CONTRACTS SECOND GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 30

453082 CONTRACTING OF INTERIOR DESIGNS FOR OFFICES AND HOMES FIRST GRADE. 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

453083 CONTRACTING OF INTERIOR DESIGNS FOR OFFICES AND HOMES SECOND GRADE. 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 30

4540 BUILDING COMPLETION. 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 8%

454001 Marble maintenance contracts. 4 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

454002 FLOOR TILES FIXING . 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

454003 FIXING TILES, MARBLES AND GRANITE CONTRACTS 4 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

454004 MARBLE FIXING. 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

454005 BUILDING PAINTING CONTRACTS (THIRD GRADE). 4 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

454006 BUILDING PAINTING CONTRACTS (SECOND GRADE). 4 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 100

454007 BUILDING PAINTING CONTRACTS (FIRST GRADE). 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

454008 FURNITURE PAINTING AND POLISHING. 2 0% 10% 20% 25% 25%

454009 ROADWORK PAINTING CONTRACTS. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

454010 DECOR CONTRACTS (FOURTH GRADE). 4 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

454011 DECOR CONTRACTS (THIRD GRADE). 4 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

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454012 DECOR CONTRACTS (SECOND GRADE). 4 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 100

454013 DECOR CONTRACTS (FIRST GRADE). 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

454014 DECORATIVE PAINTING AND ORNAMENTATION CONTRACTS (THIRD GRADE). 4 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

454015 DECORATIVE PAINTING AND ORNAMENTATION CONTRACTS (SECOND GRADE). 4 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 100

454016 DECORATIVE PAINTING AND ORNAMENTATION CONTRACTS (FIRST GRADE). 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

454017 Contracting of implementing interior decoration works for bathrooms. 4 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

454018 Surface and building insulation coating contracts. 4 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

454019 FENCING CONTRACTS. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

454020 CARPET FITTING. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

454021 GLASS AND ALUMINUM FITTING CONTRACTING 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 8% 20

454024 ROADWORK PAINTING CONTRACTS FIRST GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

454025 ROADWORK PAINTING CONTRACTS SECOND GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 30

454026 FIXING TILES, MARBLES AND GRANITE CONTRACTS FIRST GRADE. 4 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

454027 FIXING TILES, MARBLES AND GRANITE CONTRACTS SECOND GRADE. 4 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 30

454028 GLASS AND ALUMINUM FITTING CONTRACTING FIRST GRADE. 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 8%

454029 GLASS AND ALUMINUM FITTING CONTRACTING SECOND GRADE. 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 8% 30

454030 FENCING CONTRACTS FIRST GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

454031 FENCING CONTRACTS SECOND GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 30

454032 CONTRACTING OF IMPLEMENTING INTERIOR DECORATION WORKS FOR BATHROOMS FIRST GRADE.

4 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

454033 CONTRACTING OF IMPLEMENTING INTERIOR DECORATION WORKS FOR BATHROOMS SECOND GRADE.

4 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 30

454034 MARBLE MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS FIRST GRADE. 4 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

454035 MARBLE MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS SECOND GRADE. 4 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 30

454036 SURFACE AND BUILDING INSULATION COATING CONTRACTS FIRST GRADE. 4 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

454037 SURFACE AND BUILDING INSULATION COATING CONTRACTS SECOND GRADE. 4 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 30

4550 RENTING OF CONSTRUCTION OR DEMOLITION EQUIPMENT WITH 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

5010 SALE OF MOTOR VEHICLES. 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

501001 Import, Export and Sale of Motor-cars, buses, trucks and Heavy Machinery and their spare parts

2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

501002 IMPORT & SALE OF NEW VEHICLES AND THEIR SPARE PARTS AND MARKETING THEM OUTSIDE BAHRAIN.

2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

Activity Code


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100-499 Workers

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Max Visas Allowed

501003 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF SMALL LEISURE VEHICLES, SPARE PARTS & ACCESSORIES (FOR NON-USE ON THE PUBLIC ROADS).

2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

501004 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF OTHER VEHICLES AND SECOND-HAND PLANT. 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

501005 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF HEAVY TRUCKS & MACHINERIES (SECOND HAND). 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

501006 IMPORT, EXPORT OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ASSOCIATED SPARE PARTS (FOR HIRING ONLY).

2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

501007 SHOWROOM FOR EXHIBITING CARS THAT RELATED TO THE AGENCY (NOT FOR SALE)

2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

501008 IMPORT EXPORT AND SALE HEAVY PLANT SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES. 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

501009 IMPORT AND EXPORT AND SALE OF LIGHT MOBILE PLANT,VALVES , MACHINERY, PUMPS AND ACCESSORIES.

2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

501051 MOTOR-CARS, BUSES, TRUCKS AND THEIR SPARE PARTS. 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

501053 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF PASSENGERS SMALL ELECTRICAL VEHICLES. 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

501054 OTHER VEHICLES AND SECOND-HAND PLANT. 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

501055 HEAVY TRUCKS & MACHINERIES (SECOND HAND). 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

501056 HEAVY PLANT, SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

5020 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF MOTOR VEHICLES (GARAGES). 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25%

502001 CAR AGENT'S REPAIR GARAGE. 9 0% 15% 20% 25% 25%

502002 CAR DYNAMO REPAIR. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 6

502003 CAR REPAIR GARAGE - SMALL. 3 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 6

502004 CAR REPAIR GARAGE - MEDIUM. 4 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 10

502005 CAR BODYWORK REPAIR AND PAINTING. 4 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 20

502006 Car battery and tyre repair and oil change 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 10

502007 CAR LUBRICATION AND WASH. 3 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 10

502008 Oil change. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 6

502009 DYNAMO REPAIR. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 6

502010 .Oil change and tyre repair and alignment 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 10

502011 Car tyre fitting and wheel balancing. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 10

502012 CAR AUTO REPAIR. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 10

502013 CAR SILENCER AND EXHAUST FIXING AND WELDING. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25%

502014 SALE & FIXING OF WINDSCREEN & ACCESSORIES. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25%

502015 CAR RADIATOR REPAIR. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 6

Activity Code


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20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

502016 AUTOMATIC CAR WASH. 2 0% 10% 10% 15% 15%

502017 car cleaning and polishing. 2 0% 10% 10% 15% 15%

502018 Car cleaning using electrical machines 2 0% 10% 10% 15% 15% 10

502019 office for Car manual cleaning. 2 0% 10% 10% 15% 15% 10

502020 FUEL CONVERTER FIXING. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25%

502021 Car battery and tyre repairs and wheel balancing 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 10

502022 CAR TOWING SERVICE 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25%

502023 REPAIR CAR HOSE JOINTS 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 6

502024 HEAVY EQUIPMENT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 6

502025 MECHANICAL WORKSHOP 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25%

502026 MECHANICAL WORKSHOP - MEDIUM. 3 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 10

502027 CAR AIRCONDITIONER REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 6

502028 BIG GARAGE FOR CAR REPAIRING AND MAINTENANCE. 3 0% 15% 20% 25% 25%

502029 ADMINISTRATION OFFICE FOR AUTO MOBILE GARAGE 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 6

502030 LARGE GARAGE FOR AUTO REPAIR (FOR CARS TRANSPORT CORPORATION) 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25%

5030 SALE OF MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES (SPARE PARTS). 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

503001 Import, Export And Sale Of Car tyres, batteries, oils, radiators and accessories 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

503002 Import, Export and Sale of Auto spare parts, accessories, tyres and batteries and oils. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

503003 IMPORT AND EXPORT AND SALE OF AIRCRAFT SPARE PARTS. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

503004 SALE OF ORDINARY BATTERIES. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

503005 Import ,Export and Sale Car care items. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

503006 SALE OF MOTOR FUEL CONVERTERS. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

503007 PROTECTIVE RUBBER ITEMS FOR CAR SAFETY. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

503008 IMPORT & EXPORT & SOLE ALL TYPE OF RUBBER 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

503009 Import and Export and sale of melt-soluble oil products that melts in used metals 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

503010 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF SPARE PARTS FOR HEAVY PLANT. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

503051 CAR TYRES, BATTERIES, OILS, RADIATORS AND ACCESSORIES. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

503052 Sale of auto spare parts, accessories, tyres and batteries and oils 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

503053 AIRCRAFT SPARE PARTS. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

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100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

503054 SALE OF ORDINARY BATTERIES. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

503055 SALE CAR CARE ITEMS. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

503056 SALE OF MOTOR FUEL CONVERTERS. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

503057 PROTECTIVE RUBBER ITEMS FOR CARS SAFETY. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

503058 SOLE ALL TYPE OF RUBBER 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

503059 SALE OF MELT-ABLE OIL PRODUCTS THAT MELTS IN USED METALS. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

503060 SPARE PARTS FOR HEAVY PLANT. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

5040 SALE, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF MOTORCYCLES AND RELATED 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

504001 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF MOTOR CYCLES, BICYCLES AND THEIR SPARE PARTS.

2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

504002 Import, Export and Sale of Motorcycles and their spare parts and accessories 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

504003 MOTORBIKES & THEIR SPAREPARTS. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

504004 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF MOTORBIKES SPAREPARTS. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

504005 MOTOR-CYCLE REPAIRS. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 6

504051 MOTOR CYCLES, BICYCLES AND THEIR SPARE PARTS. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

504052 MOTOR CYCLES AND THEIR SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

504053 MOTORBIKES & THEIR SPAREPARTS. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

504054 MOTORBIKES SPAREPARTS. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

5050 RETAIL SALE OF AUTOMOTIVE FUEL (PETROL STATION). 2 30% 40% 40% 40% 40%

505006 SALE OF DIESEL AND KEROSENE FUEL CENTRE 2 30% 40% 40% 40% 40%

505007 OVERSEAS BUNKER SUPPLIERS. 2 30% 40% 40% 40% 40%

505051 refueling land service stations 2 25% 25% 35% 35% 35%

505052 CONSTRUCTION OF PROJECT FOR A PETROL AND CAR SERVICE STATION. 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 8%

505053 Aircraft refuelling services. 2 30% 40% 40% 40% 40%

505054 MARKETING OIL AND OIL PRODUCTS. 2 30% 40% 40% 40% 40%

505055 MARKETING OIL PRODUCTS. 2 30% 40% 40% 40% 40%

505056 DIESEL FUEL SALE CENTRE. 2 30% 40% 40% 40% 40%


505058 KEROSENE SALE OFFICE 2 30% 40% 40% 40% 40%

505059 sale of racing car fuel 2 30% 40% 40% 40% 40%

Activity Code


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20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

5110 WHOLESALE ON A FEE OR CONTRACT BASIS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

511001 EXPORT AND IMPORT AND GENERAL MERCANTILE EXCEPT HEAVY MACHINERY AND VEHICLES AND WEAPONS AND ALCOHOLIC DRINKS AND ACTIVITIES THAT REQUIRE APPROVAL OF CONCERNED GOVERNMENT AUTHORITIES.

2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

511002 GENERAL MERCANTILE OUTSIDE THE KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

511003 GENERAL MERCANTILE FOR ALL TRANSIT GOODS (RE-EXPORT). 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

511004 NATIONAL IMPORT AND EXPORT COMPANY. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

511005 IMPORT, EXPORT AND GENERAL TRADING AND FOOD PROCESSING COMPANY. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

511006 Import and export of General Mercantile except heavy machinery, vehicle, foodstuff, alcoholic drinks, weapons, pesticides and other activities that requires approval from other official authorities

2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

5121 WHOLESALE OF AGRICULTURAL RAW MATERIALS AND LIVE ANIMALS. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25%

512101 Import, Export and Sale of livestock 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25%

512102 Import, Export and Sale of Untanned animal skins 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25%

512103 Import and Export and Sale of Seedlings and related items. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25%

512104 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF NATURAL PLANTS AND FLOWERS. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25%

512105 IMPORT AND EXPORT AND SALE OF SEEDS AND FERTILISERS. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25%

512106 Import and export and sale of agricultural soil. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25%

512107 Import, export, trading and sale of fertilizers and soil conditioners 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25%

512108 Import, export, trading and sale of pesticides 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25%

512109 Circulation and sale of pesticides 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25%

5122 WHOLESALE OF FOOD, BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512201 Import, Export and Sale of Foodstuffs and drinks except Alcoholic beverages. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512202 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF FOOD STUFFS (A CATEGORY). 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512203 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF FOOD STUFFS (B CATEGORY). 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512204 FOOD STUFFS IMPORT OFFICE & WHOLESALE. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512205 IMPORTING & SELLING FOODSTUFFS & DRINKS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512206 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF FROZEN CHICKEN. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512207 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF CAVIAR 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512208 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF TEA. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512209 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF BREAD, SWEETS AND BAQLAWA 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

512210 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF SWEETS 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512211 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF BAKERY STUFFS 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512212 IMPORT AND EXPORT OF SOFT DRINKS, FIZZY DRINKS, MINERAL WATER AND ICE-CREAM.

2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512213 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF DRINKING WATER. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512214 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF VEGETABLES AND FRUIT. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512215 Import, Export and Sale of Fresh Meat. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512216 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF PACKAGED MEAT SLICES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512217 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF MATERIALS AND INGREDIENTS' FOR SANDWICHES AND PASTRIES.

2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512218 Import, Export and Sale of Dry fish. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512219 Import, Export and Sale of Fresh and Dry Fish 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512220 Import, Export and Sale of Frozen fish 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512221 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF DATES 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512222 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF FRESH DAIRY PRODUCTS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512223 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF FROZEN DAIRY PRODUCTS - YOGURT AND MILK 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512224 IMPORT AND EXPORT AND SALE OF ALCOHOLIC DRINKS FOR NON-MUSLIMS - NOT INCLUDED IN GENERAL TRADE

2 10% 15% 15% 20% 20%

512225 MARKETING ALCOHOLIC DRINKS FOR NON-MOSLEMS (OUTSIDE BAHRAIN) 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512226 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF NUTS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512227 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF PICKLES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512228 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF COFFEE AND SPICES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512229 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF NATURAL HONEY. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512230 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF FLOUR. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512231 Import, Export and Sale of Chicken, birds and their products 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512232 Import, and export of tobacco, its, products and related items 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512233 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF NUTRITIOUS PROTEINS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512234 Import, export and sale of health foods and health products 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512235 CATERING FOR SHIPS, AIRCRAFT, GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS AND COMPANIES (IMPORT).

2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512236 MARKETING SERVICES FOR TRANSIT TRADE (FOODS AND RELATED ITEMS). 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

Activity Code


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20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

512237 CATERING SERVICES FOR INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS, HEALTH FACILITIES AND AIRLINES.

2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512238 GENERAL AND CATERING SERVICES FOR TROOPS OPERATING IN THE GULF REGION.

2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512239 Import and Export and sale of Industrial and medical gases 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512240 Import, storage and distribution of fresh fruit and Food Stuff inland and overseas 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512241 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF FOODSTUFFS 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512242 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF FOODSTUFFS - A CATEGORY 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512243 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF FOOD STUFFS - B CATEGORY 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512244 FOOD STUFFS IMPORT OFFICE & WHOLESALE 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512245 IMPORTING & SELLING FOODSTUFFS & DRINKS 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512246 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF FROZEN CHICKEN. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512247 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF CAVIAR 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512248 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF TEA 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512249 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF BREAD, SWEETS AND BAQLAWA 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512250 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF SWEETS 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512251 IMPORT AND EXPORT OF SOFT DRINKS, FIZZY DRINKS, MINERAL WATER AND ICE-CREAM

2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512252 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF VEGETABLES AND FRUIT 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512253 Import, Export and Sale of Fresh Meat 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512254 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF PACKAGED MEAT SLICES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512255 MATERIALS AND INGREDIENTS' FOR SANDWICHES AND PASTRIES 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512256 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF DRY FISH 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512257 Import, Export and Sale of Fresh and Dry Fish 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512258 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF FROZEN FISH 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512259 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF DATES 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512260 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF FRESH DAIRY PRODUCTS 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512261 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF FROZEN DAIRY PRODUCTS - YOGURT AND MILK 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512262 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF ALCOHOLIC DRINKS FOR NON-MOSLEMS - NOT INCLUDED IN GENERAL TRADE

2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512263 IMPORT, EXPORT AND MARKETING ALCOHOLIC DRINKS FOR NON-MOSLEMS (OUTSIDE BAHRAIN)

2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

512264 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF NUTS 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512265 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF PICKLES 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512266 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF COFFEE AND SPICES 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512267 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF NATURAL HONEY 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512268 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF FLOUR 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512269 Import, Export and Sale of all types of birds and bird cages and supplies 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512270 Import, Export and sale of Health foods and health products 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512271 import and Export and sale of health foods and health products 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512272 CATERING SERVICES FOR FIRMS AND ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS AND SHIPS AND AIRCRAFTS

2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512273 Local management to import, distribute and store all foodstuffs and drinks. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512274 CATERING FOR COMPANIES AND ORGANISATIONS (GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE) AND INDIVIDUALS

2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512275 IMPORT AND EXPORT AND SALE OF FISH AND MARINE PRODUCTS 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512276 IMPORT AND EXPORT AND SALE OF PARTS OF FOODSTUFF AND DRINKS 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512277 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF HERBAL, FLOWER AND ROSE WATER 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512278 HYPERMARKET IMPORT 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512279 HYPERMARKET [UNIMPORT 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512280 SUPERMARKET [ IMPORT]. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

512281 SUPERMARKET [UNIMPORT]. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

5131 WHOLESALE OF TEXTILES, CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR. 2 20% 20% 30% 40% 40%

513101 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF FABRICS MANUFACTURED FOR OTHER PURPOSES SUCH AS BLANKETS, BED SHEETS AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

2 20% 20% 30% 40% 40%

513102 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF FABRICS AND TEXTILES. 2 20% 20% 30% 40% 40%

513103 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF READYMADE GARMENTS. 2 20% 20% 30% 40% 40%

513104 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF ABAYAS AND VEILS. 2 20% 20% 30% 40% 40%

513105 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF SHOES AND HANDBAGS. 2 20% 20% 30% 40% 40%

5139 WHOLESALE OF OTHER HOUSEHOLD GOODS. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

513901 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF HERBAL, FLOWER AND ROSE WATER. 2 20% 20% 30% 30% 30%

513902 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF LIGHTERS, SMALL LIGHTERS AND CARDS. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

513903 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF ARABIAN MAJLIS CUSHIONS. 2 20% 20% 30% 40% 40%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

513904 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF LEATHER PRODUCTS (INCLUDING SHOES AND HANDBAGS).

2 20% 20% 30% 40% 40%

513905 Import and Export and Sale of Cosmetics Products. 2 20% 20% 30% 30% 30%

513906 IMPORT AND EXPORT OF MEDICINES AND MEDICAL PRODUCTS FOR WHOLESALE. 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

513907 Pharmacy - Import and Export and Sale of Medicines. 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

513908 Import, Export and Sale of Detergents and disinfectants 2 20% 20% 30% 30% 30%

513909 ]ATTAR [ IMPORTER 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

513910 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF FIRST AID ITEMS, BABY MILK BOTTLES AND TEATS. 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

513911 IMPORT AND EXPORT AND SALE OF VETERINARY MEDICINES AND ITEMS AND TOOLS.

2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

513912 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF BICYCLES AND THEIR SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES.

2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

513913 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF ARTIFICIAL PLANTS, FLOWERS AND ROSES. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

513914 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES AND SPARE PARTS.

2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

513915 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE AND RENTAL OF DVDS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

513916 CENTRE FOR MARKETING OF SPECIALISED VIDEO TAPES (BAHRAIN CINEMA) 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

513917 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF LASER TAPES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

513918 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF AUDIO TAPES 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

513919 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF TELEPHONE EQUIPMENTS & ACCESSORIES. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

513920 Import, Export and Sale of Furniture, carpets, and curtains and lamps 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

513921 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF HOUSE FURNITURE. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

513922 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF CARPETS. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

513923 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF CHILDREN BEDS. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

513924 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF MATTRESSES 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

513925 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, UTENSILS, COOKERS AND OVENS.

2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

513926 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF OPHTHALMIC INSTRUMENTS. 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

513927 Import, Export and Sale of Surgical instruments and laboratory equipment. 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

513928 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF DENTISTRY INSTRUMENTS 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

513929 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF EYESIGHT TESTING EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES. 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

513930 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF ITEMS AND FACILITIES FOR DISABLED AND BLIND PEOPLE.

2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

513931 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF MEDICAL AND SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS AND RELATED SUPPLIES AND SPARE PARTS.

2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

513932 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF HEARING INSTRUMENTS AND ITEMS. 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

513933 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF SIMPLE ITEMS AND INSTRUMENTS RELATING TO MEDICINE.

2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

513934 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF MACHINES AND APPLIANCES FOR TREATMENT OF THE DISABLED.

2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

513935 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF HOSPITAL APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS AND FURNITURE.

2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

513936 Import, Export and Sale of Ordinary video games and their programms. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

513937 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF RECREATIONAL GAMES. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

513938 BOOKSHOPS (IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF BOOKS). 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

513939 Import, Export and Sale of Stationery and school items and postage stamps 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

513940 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF OFFICE AND EDUCATIONAL ITEMS AND AIDS. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

513941 IMPORT, EXPORT OF NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTION. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

513942 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF FASHION MAGAZINES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

513943 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF PROMOTIONAL PEN SETS. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

513944 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF PAINTING, ANTIQUES AND HANDICRAFTS. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

513945 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF PICTURE FRAMES. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

513946 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF PAINTING, ANTIQUES & HANDICRAFTS. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

513947 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF SILVER JEWELLERY AND BARS. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

513948 Import, Export and Sale of Jewellery and pearls 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 50%

513949 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF SUN GLASSES 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

513950 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF WATCHES. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

513951 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF GREETING CARDS, POSTERS AND PRINTED PICTURES.

2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

513952 Import, Export and Sale of Precious and semi Precious stones. 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 50%

513953 Import, Export and Sale of Gold bars and gold items 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 50%

513954 Import, Export and Sale of Beads and Silver Jewellery and their accessories. 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 50%

513955 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF PLASTIC AND CERAMIC WALL CLOCKS. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

513956 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF BEADS AND ACCESSORIES. 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 50%

513957 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF WEDDING SUPPLIES AGENT. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

513958 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF TAILORING ITEMS. 2 20% 20% 30% 40% 40%

513959 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF CANDLES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

513960 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF TOYS. 2 10% 20% 30% 40% 40%

513961 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF SUNGLASSES AND THEIR FRAMES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

513962 Import, Export and Sale of Shaving items 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

513963 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF PHOTO ALBUMS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

513964 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF TOYS AND DECORATION MATERIALS. 2 10% 20% 30% 40% 40%

513965 MARKETING SERVICES FOR TRANSIT TRADE (MANUFACTURED FURNITURE) (INCLUDING IMPORTS AND EXPORTS).

2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

513966 IMPORT, EXPORT & SALE OF NON-PHYSIOTHERAPY & PROSTHETICS. 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

513967 IMPORT, EXPORT & SALE OF MEDICAL DENTAL MATERIALS. 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

513968 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS & UTENSILS 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

513970 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF VETERINARY ITEMS AND TOOLS 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

513971 EXPORT & IMPORT AND SALE OF PRECISION ELECTRICAL DEVICES FOR MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL.

2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

513972 Import, Export and Sale of Jewelleries and pearis in Layaway sales 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 50%

513973 MARKETING SERVICE FOR CROSS TRADING – FOR ORIGIN PRODUCTS (RE-EXPORT)

2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

513974 Import and Export and sale of magnetic cards 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

513975 IMPORT COSMETICS, PERFUMES AND BEAUTY PRODUSTS [FOR PROPERTY USED ONLY]

2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

513976 IMPORT & EXPORT & SALE OF SMART MAGNETIC & IDENTITY CARDS 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

513977 IMPORT MEDICAL ALTERINETIVE COMPOSITIONS FOR PATIENTS OF CENTER USED ONLY.

2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

513978 Import and Export and sale of Alternative Medicine Products. 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

5141 WHOLESALE OF SOLID, LIQUID AND GASEOUS FUELS AND RELATED 2 30% 40% 40% 40% 40%

514101 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF FUELS (COAL AND OTHER FUELS). 2 30% 40% 40% 40% 40%

514102 Aircraft refueling services 2 30% 40% 40% 40% 40%

514103 export petroleum products 2 30% 40% 40% 40% 40%

514104 import oil products. 2 30% 40% 40% 40% 40%

514105 Import, Export and Sale of oil and oil products and petrochemicals. 2 30% 40% 40% 40% 40%


Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

514107 REFUEL OF SMALL SHIPS. 2 30% 40% 40% 40% 40%

514108 IMPORT, EXPORT AND MARKETING CRUDE OIL, ITS PRODUCTS AND PETROCHEMICALS - B CATEGORY

2 30% 40% 40% 40% 40%

514109 Import, export and or sale of racing car fuel 2 30% 40% 40% 40% 40%

514110 Asphalt Export 2 30% 40% 40% 40% 40%

514111 Petroleum products additives treated export 2 30% 40% 40% 40% 40%

514112 Lubricants and greases export 2 30% 40% 40% 40% 40%

514113 Mixed petroleum products exports feedstock 2 30% 40% 40% 40% 40%

514114 Recycled used oils export 2 30% 40% 40% 40% 40%

514115 Specialty petroleum products import 2 30% 40% 40% 40% 40%

5142 WHOLESALE OF METALS AND METAL ORES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

5143 WHOLESALE OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, HARDWARE PLUMBING AND 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

514301 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF BUILDING EQUIPMENT. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

514302 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE BUILDING MATERIALS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

514303 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF GYPSUM AND PLASTER. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

514304 Import, Export and Sale of Marble tiles, paints, sanitary ware, plastics, glass materials, nails and related items

2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

514305 Import, Export And Sale Of Marble, paints. Plastics and screws for Doorsa and windows. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

514306 Import, Export and Sale of Sanitary ware, water heaters, pipes, etc. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

514307 Import, Export and Sale of Bathroom decorative items and accessories. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

514308 IMPORT, EXPORT & SALE OF STEEL AND ALUMINIUM ROLLER DOORS AND ACCESSORIES.

2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

514309 IMPORT AND EXPORT OF SPARE PARTS FOR ROLLER DOORS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

514310 IMPORT,EXPORT AND SALE OF TIMBER, STEEL AND ALUMINIUM. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

514311 Import, Export and Sale of aluminium and wrought iron factories products. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

514312 IMPORT EXPORT & SALE DECOR MATERIALS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

514313 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF REQUIREMENTS FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN MODELS.

2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

514314 Import and Sale of Cement. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

514315 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF GLASS MATERIALS AND RELATED ITEMS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

514316 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF REFRACTORY BRICKS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

514317 IMPORT OF SAND AND AGGREGATE. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

514318 IMPORT, EXPORT & SALE OF LIGHT CARPENTRY, ORNAMENTATION AND BUILDING ITEMS.

2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

514319 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF INSULATION MATERIALS FOR REFRIGERATION AND AIRCONDITIONING.

2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

514320 Import, Export and Sale of Galvanised wire bundles. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

514321 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF ENERGY SAVING INSULATING MATERIALS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

514322 Import and sale of all kind of cement and Its derived. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

514323 Import, Export and sale of material for encase and ornamentation. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

514324 IMPORT & EXPORT & SALE OF READYMADE HOUSES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

514325 Import and Export and sale of Crystalline Solar Panels. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

5149 WHOLESALE OF OTHER INTERMEDIATE PRODUCTS, WASTE AND SCRAP. 2 10% 10% 10% 20% 20%

514901 IMPORT AND EXPORT AND SALE OF CHEMICAL MATERIALS [EXCLUDING AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS]

2 20% 20% 30% 30% 30%

514902 IMPORT AND EXPORT AND SALE OF AGRICULTURAL CHEMICAL MATERIALS AND PESTSIDES

2 20% 20% 30% 30% 30%

514903 Import, Export and Sale of Radioactive materials. 2 20% 20% 30% 30% 30%

514904 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF CHEMICAL MATERIALS FOR PHOTOGRAPHY. 2 20% 20% 30% 30% 30%

514905 IMPORT, EXPORT & SALE OF CHEMICAL MATERIALS FOR HUMAN MEDICAL LABS. 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

514906 IMPORT, EXPORT & SALE OF BACTERIAL POWDER TREATMENT (NOT HARMFUL). 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

514907 Collecting used oil and waste lubricating oils of all kinds and sell or re-exported 2 10% 10% 10% 20% 20%

514908 IMPORT AND EXPORT AND SALE OF METAL SCRAP. 2 10% 10% 10% 20% 20%

514909 IMPORT AND EXPORT AND SALE OF EMPTY BAGS AND BOXES AND BOTTLES. 2 10% 10% 10% 20% 20% 6

514910 Import Export and Sale of Simple Metal scrap 2 10% 10% 10% 20% 20%

514911 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF SECOND-HAND FURNITURE AND ELECTRICAL AND HOME APPLIANCES.

2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

514912 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF POTTERY WARE AND RELATED ITEMS. 2 10% 10% 10% 20% 20%

514913 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF EMPTY PLASTIC CANS. 2 10% 10% 10% 20% 20%

514914 IMPORT AND EXPORT AND SALE OF EMPTY CARTONS AND PACKAGING ITEMS. 2 10% 10% 10% 20% 20%

514915 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF SECOND HAND PHONES. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

514916 IMPORT, EXPORT & SALE OF CHEMICAL MATTER - TEMP LICENCE FOR ONE YEAR ONLY.

2 20% 20% 30% 30% 30%

514939 Import raw matierials for industrial product. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

514940 Selling and exporting factorys products 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

515201 IMPORT AND EXPORT AND SALE OF COMMONICATION-SERVICE-PROVISION SYSTEMS TO MONITOR THE VEHICLE VIA THE SATELLITE.

2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

5159 WHOLESALE OF MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES. 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

515901 IMPORT EXPORT AND SALE OF MARINE MACHINERIES AND SPARE PARTS. 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

515902 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF SEWING MACHINES AND SPARE PARTS. 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

515903 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF PRINTING MACHINERIES AND SPARE PARTS. 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

515904 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF SPARE PARTS FOR MARINE ENGINES. 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

515905 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF SPARE PARTS FOR LIGHT MOBILE PLANT ENGINES AND PUMPS.

2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

515906 Import, Export and Sale of Automated equipment and facilities for handling goods and parcels.

2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

515907 BOATS AND YACHTS. 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

515908 AIRCRAFTS. 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

515909 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF AGRICULTURAL, POULTRY, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND RELATED ITEMS.

2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

515910 IMPORT AND EXPORT AND SALE OF DHOW AND FISHING GEARS AND CRAFTS AND ACCESSORIES.

2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

515911 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF HATCHERIES, CHICKEN CLEANING MACHINES AND ACCESSORIES.

2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

515912 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF IRRIGATION FACILITIES AND PUMPS. 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

515913 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF SIGNBOARD AND BILLBOARDS. 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

515914 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF STEEL SCAFFOLDINGS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

515915 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF OFFICE EQUIPMENTS. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

515916 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF AUTOMATED MARKETING OF CONSUMER GOODS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

515917 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF WATER TANKS AND GARBAGE TRANSPORT CONTAINERS.

2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

515918 IMPORT EXPORT AND SALE EQUIPMENT AND APPARATUS FOR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND EDUCATION.

2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

515919 IMPORT, EXPORT SALE OF MODERN AUDITORY OPTIC SYSTEM. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

515920 IMPORT DEVICE AND EQUIPMENT FOR CINEMA SHOW. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

515921 IMPORT EXPORT AND SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF STORAGE TANK PARTS 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

515922 Import Export and Sale of machinery for manufacturing of cans and containers for house and industrial use

2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

5190 OTHER WHOLESALE. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519001 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF DOGS, CATS AND PETS. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

519002 Import and export and Sale of Tame animals 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25%

519003 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF PET BIRDS, CAGES AND RELATED ITEMS. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25%

519004 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE ORNAMENTAL FISH AND AQUARIUM ACCESSORIES. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25%

519005 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF ANIMAL AND POULTRY AND BIRD FEED. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25%

519006 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF PET FISH TANKS. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25%

519007 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR TREATMENT OF PET FISH AND BIRDS.

2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25%

519008 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF FISH ACCESSORIES. 2 10% 15% 20% 25% 25%

519009 CANVAS AND JUTE. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25%

519010 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF RAW COTTON. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519011 Emport, Export and sale equestrian supplies, tools 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519013 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF HALAWA HAIR REMOVER. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519014 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF SECOND-HAND MARINE ENGINES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519015 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF PETROLEUM EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES. 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

519016 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF BAKERY OVENS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519017 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF PRINTING MACHINERIES & SPAREPARTS 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519018 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF DECORATIVE ITEMS FOR YACHTS AND BOATS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519019 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF LIGHT MECHANICAL ITEMS AND WELDING ITEMS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519020 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ITEMS. 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

519021 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF ENGINEERING AND SURVEY ITEMS. 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

519022 Import, Export and Sale of Safety items 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

519023 Import, Export and Sale of Safety monitoring equipment and facilities. 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

519024 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF LABORATORIES FACILITIES. 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

519025 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF PLASTIC POWDER. 2 20% 20% 30% 30% 30%

519026 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF PLASTIC MANUFACTURING MATERIALS FIBER OPTICAL REINFORCED.

2 20% 20% 30% 30% 30%

519027 IMPORTING RAW MATERIALS FOR MINERAL INDUSTRIES. 2 20% 20% 30% 30% 30%

519028 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF SWIMMING POOL, BATH TUBS AND ACCESSORIES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519029 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF SWIMMING POOL ITEMS AND ACCESSORIES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519030 Import, Export and Sale of Fencings of all kinds. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

519031 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF ORDINARY ANTENNAS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519032 Import, Export and Sale of spare parts for airconditioners and refrigerators 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519033 Import, Export and Sale of Electrical items. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

519034 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF ADVANCED SATELLITE CHANNELS EQUIPMENTS. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

519035 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENT FOR USE OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS.

2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519036 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF AUDITORY CLASSIFICATION 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519037 IMPORT, EXPORT, SALE AND RENTAL OF VISIBLE AND AUDITORY CLASSIFICATIONS.

2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519038 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF SMALL CANNING MACHINES AND THEIR SPARE PARTS.

2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

519039 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR WATER DESALINATION

2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

519040 Import, Export and sale of Electrical equipment for water desalination and sewerage water - medium

2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30% 10

519041 BLANK VIDEO TAPES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519042 IMPORT, EXPORT & SALE OF SPARE PARTS FOR ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES.

2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

519043 IMPORT & EXPORT OF ELECTRICAL CABLES AND RELATED ITEMS. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

519044 IMPORT AND EXPORT AND SALE OF ELECTRIC WIRES AND CABELS 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

519045 Import, export and sale of electrical escalators and lifts 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519046 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF ELECTRICAL AND SPECIALISED EDUCATIONAL APPLIANCES.

2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

519047 SUPPORT SYSTEMS TO MICROFILM EQUIPMENT. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

519048 MARKETING OF AERADIO SERVICES - AVIATION 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

519049 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF ELECTRICALLY OPERATED COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENTS.

2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

519050 SUPPLY AND MANAGE OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK EQUIPMENTS - IMPORT AND EXPORT.

2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519051 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF TELEPHONES, FAX MACHINES AND ACCESSORIES. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

519052 Supply and management of telecommunications terminal equipments- Import 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519053 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF DATA TRANSFER SYSTEMS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519054 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519055 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF OFFICE AND SCHOOL FURNITURE. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

519056 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF SPONGE. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

519057 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF HOSPITAL FURNITURE. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519058 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF KITCHEN FURNITURE 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519059 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF KITCHEN CURTAINS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519060 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF CHILDREN'S GARDEN GAMES AND FURNITURE. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519061 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF PICNIC REQUIREMENTS [TENTS, CHAIRS]. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519062 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF WAREHOUSE AND COLD STORE SHELVES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519063 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF STEEL SAFES AND RUGS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519064 MAIL BOXES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519065 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF AWNINGS, CURTAINS AND WINDOWS SHUTTERS & THEIR ACCESSORIES

2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519066 Import, Export and Sale of Hairdressing and beauty salon furniture and items 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519067 Import, Export and Sale of Computer software and system suppliers 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

519068 IMPORT, EXPORT AND MARKETING COMPUTER HARDWARE AND RELATED ITEMS. 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

519069 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SYSTEMS' ACCESSORIES.

2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

519070 SMALL PORTABLE CALCULATORS. 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

519071 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF COMPUTERS SUPPORT, POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM & SPAREPARTS.

2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

519072 Import, export and sale of ATMS. 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

519073 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

519074 Import, Export and Sale of cinematographic films 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519075 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF PHOTOGRAPHY MATERIALS AND ITEMS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519076 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS. 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

519077 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF SPORTS ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519078 SPORTS WEAR AND PRODUCTS CARRYING TRADE MARKS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519079 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519080 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF BINDING ITEMS, PAPER AND POLYTHENE BAGS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519081 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF PRINTING AND STATIONERY ITEMS. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

519082 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS INCLUDING OFFICE GIVEAWAYS.

2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519083 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF GOLDSMITHS TOOLS SUCH AS GOLDSMITHING CANS & MACHINERY

2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

519084 IMPORT OF MATERIALS FOR MANUFACTURING FIBREGLASS. 2 20% 20% 30% 30% 30%

519085 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF RAW MATERIALS FOR SHOPPING BAG MANUFACTURE.

2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519086 SAILBOARDS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519087 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF PONTOONS FOR BOATS AND YACHTS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519088 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF EGG TRAYS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519089 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF CORRUGATED CARDBOARD. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519090 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF HANDICRAFTS SUCH AS BASKET WEAVING AND OTHER CRAFTS.

2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519091 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALE OF SHOPPING BAGS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519092 Import of special sand for industrial purposes 2 20% 20% 30% 30% 30%

519093 IMPORT EXPORT AND SALE OF WIRE AND WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

519094 PUBLIC ROAD FURNITURE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

519095 IMPORT & EXPORT AND SALE OF ALL KIND OF SCALES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

5211 RETAIL SALE IN NON-SPECIALIZED STORES WITH FOOD, BEVERAGES 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

521101 Build and manage shopping mall segmentation 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

5219 OTHER RETAIL SALE IN NON-SPECIALIZED STORES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

521901 SPARE PARTS FOR LIGHT MOBILE PLANT, ENGINES AND PUMPS. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

521902 DECORATIVE ITEMS FOR YACHTS AND BOATS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

521903 Commercial activity inside the airport 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

5220 RETAIL SALE OF FOOD, BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO IN SPECIALIZED 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

522001 Sale of foodstuffs and drinks except Alcoholic Beverages.. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

522002 FOOD STUFFS (A CATEGORY). 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

522003 FOOD STUFFS (B CATEGORY). 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

522004 SELLING FOODSTUFFS & DRINKS 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

522005 FROZEN CHICKEN. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

522006 CAVIAR 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

522007 TEA. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

522008 BREAD, SWEETS AND BAQLAWA 2 0% 10% 15% 15% 20%

522009 SWEETS 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

522010 BAKERY STUFFS 2 0% 10% 15% 15% 20%

522011 SOFT DRINKS, FIZZY DRINKS, MINERAL WATER AND ICE-CREAM. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

522012 SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF DRINKING WATER. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

522013 VEGETABLES AND FRUIT. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

522014 Fresh Meat. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

522015 PACKAGED MEAT SLICES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

522016 MATERIALS AND INGREDIENTS' FOR SANDWICHES AND PASTRIES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

522017 DRY FISH. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

522018 Sale of Fresh and Dry Fish 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

522019 FROZEN FISH 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

522020 DATES 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

522021 FRESH DAIRY PRODUCTS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

522022 FROZEN DAIRY PRODUCTS - YOGURT AND MILK 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

522023 SALE OF ALCHOHOLIC DRINK FOR NON-MOSLEMS [NOT INCLUDE IN GENERAL TRADE]

2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

522024 NUTS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

522025 PICKLES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

522026 COFFEE AND SPICES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

522027 NATURAL HONEY. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

522028 FLOUR. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

522029 Sale of all types of birds and bird cages and supplies . 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

522030 SALE OF ANIMAL AND POULTRY AND BIRD FEED. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

522031 TOBACCO, ITS PRODUCTS AND RELATED ITEMS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

522032 CATERING FOR SHIPS, AIRCRAFT, GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS AND COMPANIES.

2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

522033 FOODSTUFFS 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

522034 Sale and marketing of fish and marine products. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

5231 RETAIL SALE OF PHARMACEUTICAL AND MEDICAL GOODS, COSMETIC 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

523101 HERBAL, FLOWER AND ROSE WATER. 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

523102 MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR TREATMENT OF PET FISH AND BIRDS. 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

523103 Sale of Cosmetics Products. 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

523104 Pharmacy - Sale of Medicines. 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

523105 .]ATTAR [NON-IMPORTER 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

523106 FIRST AID ITEMS, BABY MILK BOTTLES AND TEATS. 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

523107 SALE OF VETERINARY MEDICINES AND ITEMS AND TOOLS. 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

523108 OPHTHALMIC INSTRUMENTS. 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

523109 Surgical instruments and laboratory equipment. 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

523110 DENTISTRY INSTRUMENTS. 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

523111 EYESIGHT TESTING EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES. 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

523112 ITEMS AND FACILITIES FOR DISABLED AND BLIND PEOPLE. 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

523113 Sale of medical and scientific equipment and tools and related supplies and spare parts 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

523114 HEARING INSTRUMENTS AND ITEMS. 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

523115 SIMPLE ITEMS AND INSTRUMENTS RELATING TO MEDICINE. 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

523116 MACHINES AND APPLIANCES FOR TREATMENT OF THE DISABLED. 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

523117 SALE OF NON-PHYSIOTHERAPY & PROSTHETICS. 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

523118 SALE OF MEDICAL DENTAL MATERIALS. 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

523119 VETERINARY ITEMS AND TOOIS 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

523120 SALE OF ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE PRODUCTS 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25%

5232 RETAIL SALE OF TEXTILES,CLOTHING,FOOTWEAR AND LEATHER COODS. 2 20% 20% 30% 40% 40%

523201 FABRICS MANUFACTURED FOR OTHER PURPOSES SUCH AS BLANKETS, BEDSHEETS AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

2 20% 20% 30% 40% 40%

523202 FABRICS AND TEXTILES. 2 20% 20% 30% 40% 40%

523203 Readymade garments. 2 20% 20% 30% 40% 40%

523204 CANVAS AND JUTE. 2 20% 20% 30% 40% 40%

523205 RAW COTTON. 2 20% 20% 30% 40% 40%

523206 SALE OF ABAYAS AND VEILS. 2 20% 20% 30% 40% 40%

523207 LEATHER PRODUCTS (INCLUDING SHOES AND HANDBAGS). 2 20% 20% 30% 40% 40%

523208 Shoes and handbags 2 20% 20% 30% 40% 40%

523209 Equestrian items and requirements 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

5233 RETAIL SALE OF HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES, ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

523301 ARABIAN MAJLIS CUSHIONS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523302 SEWING MACHINES AND SPARE PARTS. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

523303 BICYCLES AND THEIR SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

523304 SPARE PARTS FOR AIRCONDITIONERS AND REFRIGERATORS. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

523305 SALE OF VISIBLE AND AUDITORY CLASSIFICATIONS. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

523306 SALE AND RENTAL OF DVDS. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

523307 SMALL CANNING MACHINES AND THEIR SPARE PARTS. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

523308 BLANK VIDEO TAPES. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

523309 CENTRE FOR MARKETING SPECIALISED VIDEO TAPES (BAHRAIN CINEMA). 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

523310 SALE OF LASER TAPES. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

523311 SALE OF FOREIGN CASSETTES. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

523312 Telephone equipments and accessories 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

523313 Sale of furniture, carpets, and curtains and lights 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

523314 HOUSE FURNITURE. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

523315 CARPETS. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

523316 CHILDREN BEDS. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

523317 SALE OF MATTRESSES. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

523318 KITCHEN FURNITURE 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

523319 KITCHEN CURTAINS. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

523320 HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, UTENSILS, COOKERS AND OVENS. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

523321 AWNINGS, CURTAINS AND WINDOWS SHUTTERS & THEIRS ACCESSORIES. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

523322 PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

523323 PHOTOGRAPHY MATERIALS AND ITEMS. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

523324 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

523325 ORDINARY VIDEO GAMES AND THEIR PROGRAMMS. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

523326 TAILORING ITEMS. 2 20% 20% 30% 40% 40%

523327 CANDLES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523328 SHAVING ITEMS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523329 HANDICRAFTS SUCH AS BASKET WEAVING AND OTHER CRAFTS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

523330 PICTURE FRAME MAKING. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

523335 MAKING OF PHOTO FRAMES 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

523336 SALE EQUIPMENT AND APPARATUS FOR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND EDUCATION.

2 10% 20% 30% 40% 40%

523337 SALE OF MODERN AUDITORY AND OPTIC SYSTEM. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523338 Sale of Machinery for manufacturing cans and containers for house and industrial use 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523339 HOUSEHOLD ITEMS & UTENSILS 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

5234 RETAIL SALE OF HARDWARE, PAINTS AND GLASS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523401 LIGHT MECHANICAL ITEMS AND WELDING ITEMS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523402 Sale of Animal House equipment 2 0% 10% 10% 10% 10%

523403 SALE OF DHOW AND FISHING GEAR CRAFTS AND ACCESSORIES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523404 BUILDING MATERIALS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523405 GYPSUM AND PLASTER. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523406 MARBLE TILES, PAINTS, SANITARY WARE, PLASTICS, GLASS MATERIALS, NAILS AND RELATED ITEMS.

2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523407 OFFICE FOR MARKETING FACTORY'S PRODUCTS OF TILES, BRICKS AND RELATED ITEMS.

2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

523408 MARBLE, PAINTS. PLASTICS AND SCREWS FOR WINDOWS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523409 SANITARY WARE, WATER HEATERS, PIPES, ETC 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523410 BATHROOM DECORATIVE ITEMS AND ACCESSORIES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523411 STEEL AND ALUMINIUM ROLLER DOORS AND ACCESSORIES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523412 Spare parts for roller doors. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523413 TIMBER, STEEL AND ALUMINIUM. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523414 SALE OF ALUMINIUM AND WROUGHT IRON FACTORIESّ’ّ PRODUCTS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523415 Decor materials. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523416 REQUIREMENTS FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN MODELS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523417 CEMENT. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523418 GLASS MATERIALS AND RELATED ITEMS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523419 SALE OF REFRACTORY BRICKS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523420 LIGHT CARPENTRY, ORNAMENTATION AND BUILDING ITEMS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523421 Sale of steel scaffoldings 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

523422 Sale of Fencings of all kinds. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523423 INSULATION MATERIALS FOR REFRIGERATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523424 Galvanised wire bundles. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523425 ENERGY SAVING INSULATING MATERIALS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523426 ELECTRICAL CABLES AND RELATED ITEMS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523427 WAREHOUSE AND COLD STORE SHELVES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523428 STEEL SAFES AND RUGS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523429 MAIL BOXES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523430 CUTTING GLASS AND MIRRORS. 3 10% 15% 20% 20% 20%

523431 MANUAL UNIT FOR DESIGN AND FIXING COLOUR & STAINED GLASS. 2 10% 15% 20% 20% 20%

523432 Sale of material for encase and ornamentation. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523603 LIGHT MOBILE PLANT, MACHINERY, PUMPS AND ACCESSORIES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523604 MARINE MACHINERIES AND SPARE PARTS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523605 SALE OF PRINTING MACHINERIES AND SPARE PARTS 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523606 Spare parts for marine engines. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523608 BUILDING EQUIPMENT. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523609 AUTOMATED EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES FOR HANDLING GOODS AND PARCELS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523610 Printing machineries and spare parts 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523611 BOATS AND YACHTS. 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

523612 ENGINEERING AND SURVEY ITEMS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523613 SAFETY MONITORING EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523614 HATCHERIES, CHICKEN CLEANING MACHINES AND ACCESSORIES. 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

523615 Irrigation facilities and pumps 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523616 SALE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES AND SPAR PARTS. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

523617 SUPPLY AND MANAGE OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK EQUIPMENTS - NON IMPORT.

2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523618 TELEPHONES FAX MACHINES AND ACCESSORIES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523619 SUPPLY AND MANAGEMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS TERMINAL EQUIPMENTS - NON IMPORT

2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523620 DATA TRANSFER SYSTEMS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

523621 Independent communication systems. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523622 MARKETING COMPUTER HARDWARE AND RELATED ITEMS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523623 COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SYSTEMS' ACCESSORIES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523624 SALE OF SMALL PORTABLE CALCULATORS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523625 COMPUTERS SUPPORT, POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM & SPAREPARTS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523626 ATMS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523627 EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523628 SALE OF WIRE AND WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523629 PRECISION ELECTRICAL DEVICES FOR MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

5239 OTHER RETAIL SALE IN SPECIALIZED STORES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523901 SALE OF ALL TYPES OF LIVESTOCK 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523902 SALE OF DOGS AND CATS AND PETS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523903 Sale of animals. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523904 Pet birds, cages and related items. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523905 SALE OF ORNAMENTAL FISH AQUARIUM ACCESSORIES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523906 PET FISH TANKS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523907 FISH ACCESSORIES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523908 LIGHTERS, SMALL LIGHTERS AND CARDS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523909 FUELS (COAL AND OTHER FUELS). 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523910 UNTANNED ANIMAL SKINS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523911 Sale of household detergents and disinfectants 2 20% 20% 30% 30% 30%

523912 NUTRITIOUS PROTEINS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523913 Sale of health foods and health products. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523914 SALE OF INDUSTRIAL AND MEDICAL GASES. 2 20% 20% 30% 30% 30%

523915 SALE OF HALAWA HAIR REMOVER. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523916 SALE OF CHEMICAL MATERIALS (EXCLUDING AGRICULTURAL CHEMICAL MATERIALS).

2 20% 20% 30% 30% 30%

523917 Sale of Agricultural chemical materials and pestsides 2 20% 20% 30% 30% 30%

523918 CHEMICAL MATERIALS FOR PHOTOGRAPHY. 2 20% 20% 30% 30% 30%

523919 CHEMICAL MATERIALS FOR HUMAN MEDICAL LABS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

523920 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ITEMS. 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

523921 SAFETY ITEMS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523922 LABORATORIES FACILITIES. 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

523923 preparation and sale of plants and agricultural inputs and saplings and related supplies 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25%

523924 ARTIFICIAL PLANTS, FLOWERS AND ROSES. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25%

523925 Natural plants and flowers 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25%

523926 SALE OF SEEDS AND FERTILISERS. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25%

523927 SALE OF AGRICULTURAL SOIL. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25%

523928 PLASTIC POWDER. 2 20% 20% 30% 30% 30%

523929 Plastic manufacturing materials fiber optical reinforced 2 20% 20% 30% 30% 30%

523930 SIGNBOARD & BILLBOARDS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523931 SWIMMING POOLS, BATH TUBS ACCESSORIES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523932 Swimming pool items and accessories. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523933 ORDINARY ANTENNAS. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

523934 ELECTRICAL ITEMS. 2 20% 20% 30% 30% 30%

523935 OFFICE EQUIPMENTS. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

523936 SALE OF ADVANCED ANTENNA EQUIPMENTS RECEPTION OF SATELLITE CHANNELS TRANSMISSION

2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

523937 KITCHEN EQUIPMENT FOR USE OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523938 AUDITORY CLASSIFICATION 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523939 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR WATER DESALINATION. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

523940 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR WATER DESALINATION (MEDIUM SIZE). 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

523941 SPARE PARTS FOR ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523942 Electrical and specialised educational appliances 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

523943 Support systems to microfilm equipment. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523944 RETAIL SALE OF SPECIALISED VIDEO TAPES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523945 ELECTRICALLY OPERATED COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENTS. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

523946 OFFICE AND SCHOOL FURNITURE. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

523947 SPONGE. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523948 HOSPITAL FURNITURE. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

523949 CHILDREN'S GARDEN GAMES AND FURNITURE. 2 10% 20% 30% 40% 40%

523950 SALE OF PICNIC REQUIREMENTS (TENTS, CHAIRS). 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

523951 SALE OF HAIRDRESSING AND BEAUTY SALON FURNITURE AND ITEMS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523952 SALE OF COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND SYSTEMS. 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

523953 SPORTS ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

523954 BOOKSHOPS (SALE OF BOOKS). 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

523955 SALE OF STATIONERY ITEMS 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

523956 BINDING ITEMS, PAPER AND POLYTHENE BAGS. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

523957 OFFICE AND EDUCATIONAL ITEMS AND AIDS. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

523958 Sale of Newspaper and Magazine. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523959 FASHION MAGAZINES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523960 PRINTING AND STATIONERY ITEMS. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

523961 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS INCLUDING OFFICE GIVEAWAYS. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

523962 PROMOTIONAL PEN SETS. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

523963 PAINTING, ANTIQUES AND HANDICRAFTS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523964 PICTURE FRAMES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523965 SALE OF PAINTING, ANTIQUES & HANDICRAFTS 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523966 SILVER JEWELLERY AND BARS. 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 50%

523967 Sale of Jewellery and pearls. 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 50%

523968 Sun glasses and frames. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523969 SALE OF WATCHES. 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 50%

523970 Greeting cards, posters and printed pictures. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

523971 Precious stones. 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 50%

523972 Sale of Gold bars coins and gold items. 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 50%

523973 GOLDSMITHS TOOLS SUCH AS GOLDSMITHING CANS & MACHINERY. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523974 Sale of Beads and Silver Jewellery and their accessories 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 50%

523975 PLASTIC AND CERAMIC WALL CLOCKS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523976 SALE OF BEADS AND ACCESSORIES. 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 50%

523977 IMPORT OF MATERIALS FOR MANUFACTURING FIBREGLASS. 2 20% 20% 30% 30% 30%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

523978 RAW MATERIALS FOR SHOPPING BAG MANUFACTURE. 2 20% 20% 30% 30% 30%

523979 WEDDING SUPPLIES AGENT. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

523980 Sale of Sailboards 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523981 TOYS. 2 10% 20% 30% 40% 40%

523982 EGG TRAYS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523983 CORRUGATED CARDBOARD. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523984 Sunglasses and their frames. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523985 WATER TANKS & GARBAGE TRANSPORT CONTAINERS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523986 Sale of photo albums. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523987 SHOPPING BAGS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523988 TOYS AND DECORATION MATERIALS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523989 Cylinder bottling 4 0% 15% 20% 20% 25%

523990 Gas cylinder distribution 4 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523991 FLOWER DELIVERY SERVICE OFFICE. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523992 SALE OF CHEMICAL MATTER - TEMP LICENCE FOR ONE YEAR ONLY. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523993 Health foods 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523994 ALL KIND OF SCALES 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523995 Jewelleries and Pearls in Layaway sales 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

523996 IMPORT AND EXPORT OF BANK NOTES. 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

5240 RETAIL SALE OF SECOND-HAND GOODS IN STORES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

524001 SECOND-HAND MARINE ENGINES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

524002 SALE, PURCHASE & SUPPLY OF LUBRICANTS DISPOSALS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

524003 SALE OF METAL SCRAP. 2 10% 10% 10% 20% 20%

524004 PAPER DISPOSALS. 2 10% 10% 10% 20% 20% 6

524005 SALE OF EMPTY BAGS AND BOXES AND BOTTLES. 2 10% 10% 10% 20% 20% 10

524006 Simple Metal scrap 2 10% 10% 10% 20% 20%

524007 SECOND-HAND FURNITURE AND ELECTRICAL AND HOME APPLIANCES. 2 10% 10% 10% 20% 20% 6

524008 POTTERY WARE AND RELATED ITEMS. 2 10% 10% 10% 20% 20%

524009 EMPTY PLASTIC CANS. 2 10% 10% 10% 20% 20%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

524010 EMPTY CARTONS AND PACKAGING ITEMS. 2 10% 10% 10% 20% 20%

524011 Sale of second hand phones. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

524012 Private Aircraft handling 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

524013 BAKERY OVENS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

5251 RETAIL SALE VIA MAIL ORDER HOUSES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

525101 E-Promotion for Products and Services 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

5252 RETAIL SALE VIA STALLS AND MARKETS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

5259 OTHER NON-STORE RETAIL SALE. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

525901 Outdoor sale of cooked food stuff. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

525902 DRINKING WATER DISTRIBUTION. 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30%

525903 In flight sales company 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

5260 REPAIR OF PERSONAL AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS. 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30%

526001 BICYCLE REPAIRS. 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30% 6

526002 REPAIR OF ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES (RADIO, TVS AND VIDEOS). 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30% 6

526003 COIL WINDING FOR SIMPLE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30%

526004 ELECTRICAL WORKSHOP FOR REFRIGERATOR AND AIRCONDITIONER REPAIR 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30% 6

526005 REFRIGERATOR AND AIRCONDITIONER REPAIRS - MEDIUM. 3 10% 15% 20% 30% 30% 10

526006 REFRIGERATOR AND AIRCONDITIONER REPAIRS - MAJOR. 3 10% 15% 20% 30% 30% 10

526007 Central airconditioning plant repair office. 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30% 10

526008 WORKSHOP FOR REPAIR OF ELECTRICAL TURBINES AND MOTORS. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 10

526009 REPAIR OF SMALL ELECTRICAL ITEMS. 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30% 6

526010 COOKER AND OVEN REPAIRS. 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30% 6

526011 COOLING AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR. 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30% 6

526012 ELECTRICAL TOOLS REPAIR. 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30% 6

526013 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 6

526014 MAINTENANCE OF MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENTS IN THE SITE. 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 6

526015 REPAIR OF WHEEL CHAIR AND HANDICAP REQUIREMENTS. 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30% 6

526016 SHOE MAKERS. 1 10% 15% 20% 30% 30% 6

526017 BAGS REPAIR 1 10% 15% 20% 30% 30% 6

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

526018 SHOES & BAGS REPAIR 1 10% 15% 20% 30% 30% 6

526019 SHOE MENDING 1 10% 15% 20% 30% 30% 6

526020 CAMERA REPAIRS. 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30% 6

526021 WATCH REPAIRS. 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30% 6

526022 SEWING MACHINE REPAIRS. 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30% 6

526023 Cooker re-filling and repairing 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30% 6

526024 Sun glasses repairs. 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30% 6

526025 REPAIR OF ANTIQUES. 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30% 6

526026 REPAIR OF SHARP INSTRUMENTS. 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30% 6

526027 COPPER AND SILVER WARE CLEANING AND POLISHING. 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30%

526028 Import food stuff for the facility use only 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30%

526029 SERVICE OFFICE FOR RECEIVING AND DELIVERING SHOES. 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30%

542062 CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF STEEL STRUCTURE CONTRACTS FIRST GRADE.

5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

5510 HOTELS, CAMPING SITES AND OTHER PROVISION OF SHORT-STAY 2 0% 15% 15% 20% 25%

551001 FIVE-STAR HOTEL 9 0% 15% 15% 20% 25%

551002 FOUR-STAR HOTEL 9 0% 15% 15% 15% 25% 200

551003 THREE-STAR HOTEL 9 0% 15% 15% 20% 25% 100

551004 TWO-STAR HOTEL 9 0% 15% 15% 20% 25% 70

551005 ONE-STAR HOTEL 9 0% 15% 15% 20% 25% 50

551006 Unclassified Hotels 5 0% 15% 15% 20% 25% 25

551007 Title and Operation of two-star hotel. 2 0% 15% 15% 20% 25%

551008 Tourist Flat up to ten flats. 3 0% 15% 15% 20% 25% 6

551009 Tourist Flats up to twenty Flats 5 0% 15% 15% 20% 25% 10

551010 Tourist Flats up to thirty Flats 7 0% 15% 15% 20% 25% 15

551011 Tourist Flats more than thirty Flats 9 0% 15% 15% 20% 25% 20

551012 Management of furnished apartments. 2 0% 15% 15% 20% 25% 10

551013 HOTEL ,TOURIST FURNISHED FLATS AND RESTAURANTS FOR TOURIST SERVICES MANAGEMENT.

2 0% 15% 15% 20% 25% 10

551014 Owned usufruct and run three star hotel 2 0% 15% 15% 20% 25%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

551015 Tourist flat up to ten flats. 3 0% 15% 15% 20% 25%

551016 MANAGMENT AND RENTAL OF CABINS 2 0% 15% 15% 20% 25%

551017 Tourism Inns and other Lodgings 2 0% 15% 15% 20% 25%

551018 management office for under construction hotel 2 0% 15% 15% 20% 25% 6

551019 MANAGEMENT OFFICE FOR UNDER CONSTRUCTION TOURIST FRNISHED APARTMENTS.

2 0% 15% 15% 20% 25%

5520 RESTAURANTS, BARS AND CANTEENS. 2 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

552001 Restaurants for tourist services 9 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

552002 First class restaurant 9 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

552003 SECOND CLASS RESTAURANT. 5 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

552004 Other restaurants. 5 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

552005 BAJA RESTAURANT. 3 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

552006 FISH RESTAURANT. 4 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

552007 CAFETERIA (SNACKS). 2 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

552008 Cafeteria for coffee and tea. 2 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

552009 SERVING ARABIC COFFEE TO CUSTOMERS. 2 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

552010 COFFEE-SHOP WITH SHISHA. 4 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

552011 FIRST CLASS COFFEE-SHOP WITHOUT BUBBLE. 9 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

552012 TRADITIONAL COFFEE-SHOP AND LIGHT MEALS. 3 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

552013 PIZZA RESTAURANT. 3 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

552014 GRILLED MEAT AND FISH 2 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

552015 Sandwich and shawarma cafeteria. 2 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

552016 SANDWICHES CAFETERIA. 2 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

552017 Shawarma cafeteria. 2 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

552018 Falafel. 2 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

552019 FRESH JUICE COUNTER. 2 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

552020 Coffee-shop without shisha 2 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

552021 PASTRIES CAFETERIA. 3 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

552022 Popcorn counter and Cooked . 2 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

552023 A food preparation outlet supplied with vans. 2 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

552024 A kitchen for preparing foods for banquets . 3 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

552025 A KITCHEN FOR PREPARING FOODS FOR BANQUETS (BIG). 5 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

552026 Restaurant and coffee-shop management. 2 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

552027 SECOND CLASS COFFEE-SHOP. 4 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

552028 Aircraft catering 5 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

552029 SHIPS CATERING 5 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

552030 FAST FOOD RESTAURANT 5 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

552031 MANAGEMENT OFFICE FOR UNDER CONSTRUCTION TOURIST RESTAURANT 2 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

552032 Floating Tourist Restaurant 2 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

552033 Floating Tourist Hotel 2 0% 10% 15% 20% 20%

6021 SCHEDULED PASSENGER LAND TRANSPORT. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

602101 Passenger land transport. 3 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

602102 PASSENGER TRANSPORT ACROSS KING FAHAD CAUSEWAY. 3 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

602103 Land tourist transport 3 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

602104 ORGANISING TOURIST TRIPS BETWEEN GCC STATES. 3 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

602105 PACKING & TRANSPORTING & SHIPPING OF HEAVY CARGO LOADS. 3 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

602106 GENERAL TRANSPORT IN KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN. 3 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

6022 NON-SCHEDULED PASSENGER LAND TRANSPORT(INCLUDING TAXI AND 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

602201 Call taxi 3 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

602202 The conduct and management and operation of taxis and Support Services 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

6023 FREIGHT TRANSPORT BY ROAD. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

602301 Goods land transport 3 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

602302 OFFICE FOR MOVING HOME AND OFFICE FURNITURE. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%


602304 Dismantling and assemblage of house and office furniture. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 6

602305 SPECIAL & HEAVY LOAD TRANSPORT SERVICES. 3 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

602306 BULK MATERIALS HANDLING. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

602307 Meals and products delivery services 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 6

602308 Carrying Goods by manually wheelbarrows services 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 6

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

6030 TRANSPORT VIA PIPELINES. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

603001 maintenance of oil and gas pipes. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

6110 SEA AND COASTAL WATER TRANSPORT. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

611001 SHIPPING AGENTS. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

611002 DHOW TRANSPORT SERVICES. 3 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

611003 OTHER OFFSHORE TRANSPORT SERVICES. 3 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

611004 SHIPPING AND MARINE TRANSPORT (BUYING, SALE AND OWNING SHIPS). 3 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

611005 FORWARDING SERVICES FOR CARGO OF UASC SHIPS. 3 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

611006 ORGANIZE CRUISE LINER TRIPS 3 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

611007 MARITIME TRANSPORT SERVICES FROM AND TO BAHRAIN 3 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

6120 INLAND WATER TRANSPORT. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

6210 SCHUDELED AIR TRANSPORT. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

621001 Airline General Sales Agents 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

621002 Direct Sales for the Airline Operating in Bahrain 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

621003 GULF AIR. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

621004 Cargo Air Services 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

621005 Scheduled Passengers Airline Company 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

621006 Non scheduled Passengers Operator 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

621007 Private Executive Operator 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

621008 LOW COST CARRIER 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

621009 AIR TAXI 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

621010 Sales of Private Transport Services 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

621011 Foreign Airlines Office 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

621012 Other Aviation Services 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

621013 Passengers Services 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

6301 CARGO HANDLING (LOADING AND UNLOADING OF GOODS). 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

6302 STORAGE AND WAREHOUSING. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

630201 REFRIGERATED STORES. 3 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

630202 Operation and management of general warehouses - not enclude foodstuff. 3 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

630203 Food storage - operation and management 3 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

630204 Management of duty free area. 3 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

630205 Use of duty free areas to store goods for reexport 3 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

6303 OTHER SUPPORTING TRANSPORT ACTIVITIES. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

630301 Issue of trip tickets. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

630302 Aircraft handling services for airlines 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

630303 MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF PORTS 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

630304 Air and ground telecommunications services for aircrafts 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

630305 SCHEDULED CARGO AIRLINE COMPANY 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

630306 Areal Work Air Transport Operator 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

630307 Aircraft Handling Services for Airlines 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

630308 AIRCRAFT HANDILING SERVICES FOR ALL CARGO SERVICES 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

630309 Private Aircraft Handling Services 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

630310 Air Operations Services 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

6304 ACTIVITIES OF TRAVEL AGENCIES, TOUR OPERATORS AND TOURIST 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

630401 Travel Agencies Office 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

630402 Branches for sale ofairline tickets . 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

630403 Tourism Office 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

630404 Local tourist offices. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

630405 TOURIST SEA TRANSPORT. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

630406 TOURIST SERVICES OFFICE (RESERVATIONS). 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

630407 Offices for tourism investment and development companies 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

630408 INVESTMENT AND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

630409 PLANNING TOURIST PROGRAMMES FROM AND TO BAHRAIN AND INSIDE BAHRAIN. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

630410 Computer reservation system 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

630411 Offer services for hotel booking and car by internet. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

630412 Operating automatic booking system for member travel agencies 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

630413 OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF TOURISM AND ENTERTAINMENT PROJECTS AND RESORTS IN BAHRAIN.

2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

630414 OFFICES FOR ORANIZING VISITES FOR UMRA & THE HOLY PLACES 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

630415 MUSEUM & ANTIQUITIES SERVICES. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35% 6

6309 ACTIVITIES OF OTHER TRANSPORT AGENCIES. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%


630902 FORWARDING AND STEVEDORING SERVICES. 3 10% 15% 20% 20% 20%

630903 CARGO CLEARING. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

630904 PACKAGING SERVICES. 2 10% 15% 20% 20% 20%

630905 Cargo packing, stacking, delivery and storage. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

630906 AIR EXPRESS SERVICES FOR DOCUMENTS AND PARCELS. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

630907 AIR EXPRESS DOCUMENT DELIVERY SERVICES. 2 10% 20% 30% 40% 40%

630908 SERVICES FOR SHIPMENT & RECYCLE OF OIL WASTE 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

630909 INTERNATIONAL EXPRESS SERVICES [A. COURIERING AND DELIVERING DOCUMENTS AND B. TRANSPORTATION OF PACKAGES]

2 10% 20% 30% 40% 40%

630910 Couriering and delivering documents in Bahrain office 2 10% 20% 30% 40% 40%

630911 Sea Freight Agent 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

630912 Air Freight Agents 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

6411 NATIONAL POST ACTIVITIES. 2 10% 20% 30% 40% 40%

641101 ISSUING STAMPS 2 10% 20% 30% 40% 40%

6412 COURIER ACTIVITIES OTHER THAN NATIONAL POST ACTIVITIES. 2 10% 20% 30% 40% 40%

641201 STORAGE AND TRANSFER OF CURRENCY AND PRECIOUS ITEMS LOCALLY & INTERNATIONALLY

2 10% 20% 30% 40% 40%

641202 TRANSPORTING MAIL DELIVERIES FROM AND TO BAHRAIN 2 10% 20% 30% 40% 40%

641203 HYBRID MAIL 2 10% 20% 30% 40% 40%

641204 DIRECT MAIL 2 10% 20% 30% 40% 40%

641205 SELLING STAMPS 2 10% 20% 30% 40% 40%

641206 ACCEPTING REGISTERED MAIL 2 10% 20% 30% 40% 40%

641207 HANDLING MAIL ITEMS 2 10% 20% 30% 40% 40%

641208 PHILATELIC SERVICES [STAMP DEALERS] 2 10% 20% 30% 40% 40%

641209 MAIL DISTRIBUTION 2 10% 20% 30% 40% 40%

6420 TELECOMMUNICATIONS. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

642001 Digital Development of mobile telephone networks. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

642002 MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

642003 BRANCH OFFICES FOR COMMUNICATIONS. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

642004 SERVICES FOR LEASING, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION OF CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION.

5 20% 30% 40% 50% 50% 6

642005 International communications services for data transmission. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

642006 PROVIDING COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

642007 LAUNCH OF PROJECT FOR INSTALLING WIRELESS EQUIPMENT IN GOVERNMENT-OWNED VEHICLES.

2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

642008 BUILDING NETWORKS FOR DISTRIBUTION OF VIDEO, AUDIO AND INFORMATION MATERIAL.

2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

642009 Business of satellite reception and transmission channels. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

642010 MARINE CABLE EXTENSION CONTRACTS. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 30

642011 INTERNAL COMMUNICATION WIRINGS. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

642012 EXTENSION OF PRIVATE EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION CABLE. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

642013 PRIVATE INTERNAL & EXTERNAL WIRING. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

642014 MAINTENANCE OF TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50% 10

642015 BROWZING OF WORLDWIDE WEB (INTERNET) 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

642016 Regional services for audio reception of information 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

642017 BAHRAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

642018 Usage and penefit of the internet facility 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

642019 TELEPHONE CABINS SERVICES FOR LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS

2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

642020 MANAGING & OPERATING SYSTEMS FOR CODING & ACCESSING & CUSTOMER SERVICES

2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

642021 FIXING THE SYSTEMS MADE SPECIALLY TO PROVIDE CONTACT SERVICES TO MONITOR VEHICLES VIA SATELLITES.

2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

642022 Individual License for National Fixed Wireless Services 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

642023 Individual License for National Fixed Services 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

642024 Individual License for International Telecommunications Facilities. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

642025 Individual License for International Telecommunications Services 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

642026 Class License for Internet Service 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

642027 Class License for Value Added Services 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

642028 PAGING SERVICES 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

642029 VERY SMALL APERTURE TERMINAL [VSAT] 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

642031 PUBLIC ACCESS MOBILE RADIO SERVICES] 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

642032 NATIONAL FIXED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES [THIRD AND FOURTH YEAR] 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

642033 NATIONAL FIXED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES [AFTER FOURTH YEAR] 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

642034 INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES SERVICES [THIRD AND FOURTH YEAR]

2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

642035 INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES SERVICES [AFTER FOURTH YEAR]

2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

642036 INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES [THIRD AND FOURTH YEAR] 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

642037 INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES [AFTER FOURTH YEAR] 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

642038 INTERNET SERVICES PROVIDER [THIRD AND FOURTH YEAR] 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

642039 INTERNET SERVICES PROVIDER [AFTER FOURTH YEAR] 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

642040 VALUE ADDED SERVICES [THIRD AND FOURTH YEAR] 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

642041 VALUE ADDED SERVICES [AFTER FOURTH YEAR] 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

642042 PAGING SERVICES [THIRD AND FOURTH YEAR] 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

642043 PAGING SERVICES [AFTER FOURTH YEAR] 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

642044 PUBLIC ACCESS MOBILE RADIO SERVICES [THIRD AND FOURTH YEAR] 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

642045 PUBLIC ACCESS MOBILE RADIO SERVICES [AFTER FOURTH YEAR] 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

642046 INTERNET EXCHANGE 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

642047 INTERNET EXCHANGE [THIRD AND FOURTH YEAR] 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

642048 INTERNET EXCANGE [AFTER FOURTH YEAR] 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

6511 CENTRAL BANKING (B.M.A.). 2 30% 40% 50% 50% 50%

6519 OTHER MONETARY INTERMEDIATION(BANKS AND OTHER FINANCIAL 2 30% 40% 50% 50% 50%

651901 Retail Banking - Locally 4 30% 40% 50% 50% 50%

651902 MAJOR COMMERCIAL BANKS (CLASS B). 4 30% 40% 50% 50% 50%

651903 COMMERCIAL BANKS HEAD OFFICES (CLASS B) L 4 30% 40% 50% 50% 50%

651904 MAJOR COMMERCIAL BANKS (CLASS C). 4 30% 40% 50% 50% 50%

651905 COMMERCIAL BANKS HEAD OFFICES (CLASS C) L 4 30% 40% 50% 50% 50%

651906 MAJOR COMMERCIAL BANKS (CLASS D). 4 30% 40% 50% 50% 50%

651907 MAJOR COMMERCIAL BANKS (CLASS E). 4 30% 40% 50% 50% 50%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

651908 Retail Banking - Branch 4 30% 40% 50% 50% 50%

651909 Representative Office of Foreign companies providing regulated activities" 4 30% 40% 50% 50% 50%

651910 Wholesale Banking - Locally. 4 30% 40% 50% 50% 50%

651911 INVESTMENT BANK BRANCH. 4 30% 40% 50% 50% 50%

651912 EXEMPT JOINT STOCK COMPANY (BANKING SECTOR). 4 30% 40% 50% 50% 50%

651913 EXEMPT CLOSED JOINT STOCK COMPANY (BANK SECTOR). 4 30% 40% 50% 50% 50%

651914 GULF INTERNATIONAL BANK. 4 30% 40% 50% 50% 50%

651915 COMMERCIAL BANKING & INVESTMENT 4 30% 40% 50% 50% 50%

651916 ARAB ASIAN INTERNATIONAL HOLDING COMPANY B.S.C. 4 30% 40% 50% 50% 50%

651917 AHLI UNTED BANK 4 30% 40% 50% 50% 50%

651918 FOREIGN BANKING UNIT- BANKING SECTOR 4 30% 40% 50% 50% 50%

651919 INVESTMENT BANK (RESTRICTED) 4 30% 40% 50% 50% 50%

651920 WHOLESALE BANKING - LOCALLY [ISLAMIC PRINCIPLES]. 4 30% 40% 50% 50% 50%

651921 Wholesale Bank - Islamic Principles 2 30% 40% 50% 50% 50%

651922 WHOLESALE BANK - LOCAL 2 30% 40% 50% 50% 50%

651923 Wholesale Banking - Foreign 2 30% 40% 50% 50% 50%

651924 Islamic Retail Bank 2 30% 40% 50% 50% 50%

651925 Microfinance Institution 2 30% 40% 50% 50% 50%

651926 Restricted Retail Bank 2 30% 40% 50% 50% 50%

6591 FINANCIAL LEASING. 2 30% 40% 50% 50% 50%

6592 OTHER CREDIT GRANTING (SPECIALIZED BANKS). 2 30% 40% 50% 50% 50%

659201 Financing Companies 4 30% 40% 50% 50% 50%

659202 SPECIALIZED BANK 4 30% 40% 50% 50% 50%

6599 OTHER FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION N.E.C. 2 30% 40% 50% 50% 50%

659901 STORAGE AND TRANSFER OF CURRENCY AND PRECIOUS ITEMS LOCALLY 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

659902 INTERNATIONAL SERVICE TO TRANSFER MONEY FROM AND TO BAHRAIN 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

659903 INVESTMENT IN ALUMINIUM INDUSTRY PROJECTS. 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

659904 INVESTMENT IN LOCAL INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS. 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

659905 REGIONAL HOLDING COMPANY. 3 10% 10% 25% 25% 25%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

659906 GULF INDUSTRIAL INVESTMENT COMPANY. 4 10% 15% 20% 25% 25%

659907 EXEMPT JOINT STOCK COMPANY (INVESTMENT SECTOR). 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

659908 ISLAMIC EXEMPT CLOSED JOINT STOCK COMPANY WITH VARIABLE CAPITAL. 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

659909 EXEMPT JOINT STOCK COMPANIES (AGRICULTURAL INVESTMENT SECTOR). 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

659910 EXEMPT CLOSED JOINT STOCK COMPANY (INVESTMENT SECTOR). 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

659911 LOCAL SHARE HOLDING CLOSED COMPANY (INVESTMENTS SECTOR). 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

659912 EXEMPT COMPANY FOR ESTABLISHING COMMODITY FUTURE CONTRACT PORTFOLIOS.

4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

659913 UNITED GULF MANUFACTURING COMPANY. 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

659914 UNITED GULF COMPANY 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

659915 HOLDING COMPANY FOR A GROUP OF COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL OR SERVICES COMPANIES.

4 10% 10% 25% 25% 25%

659916 HOLDING COMPANY FOR CAPITAL INVESTMENTS. 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

659917 EXPOSITION OF BIG PROJECT IN OIL INDUSTRY. 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

659918 LIMITED LIABILITY CAPITAL VARIABLE COMPANY. 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

659919 UNITED GULF COMPANY _ TEMP. FEE 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

659920 Bahrain holding Company 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

659921 Licensed Exchanges 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

6601 LIFE INSURANCE. 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

660101 General Insurance companies in Bahrain - life insurance only. 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

6602 PENSION FUNDING. 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

6603 NON-LIFE INSURANCE. 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

660310 INSURANCE AND RE-INSURANCE COMPANIES OPERATING IN BAHRAIN. [NATIONAL COMPANIES OR BRANCHES OF FOREIGN COMPANIES].

4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

660311 INSURANCE COMPANIES' BRANCHES (OPERATING). 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

660312 INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE AND REINSURANCE COMPANIES. 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

660313 ARAB INSURANCE GROUP. 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

660314 EXEMPT JOINT STOCK COMPANY (INSURANCE - REINSURANCE). 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

660315 EXEMPT CLOSED JOINT STOCK COMPANY (INSURANCE - REINSURANCE). 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

660316 EXEMPT JOINT STOCK COMPANY (NON-RESIDENT) ACCORDING TO MINISTERIAL ORDER NO. 163/93.

4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

660317 SPECIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN MANAGING THERAPEUTIC INSURANCE AND RE-INSURANCE PROGRAMS.

4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

660318 EXEMPT INSURANCE OR REINSURANCE COMPANIES OFFICES 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

660319 BRANCHES OF FOREIGN INSURANCE COMPANIES OPERATING IN BAHRAIN 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

660320 CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY (CLASS ONE) 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

660321 CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY (CLASS TWO) 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

6711 ADMINISTRATION OF FINANCIAL MARKETS (STOCK EXCHANGE). 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

6712 SECURITY DEALING ACTIVITIES (BROKERS). 2 30% 40% 50% 50% 50%

671201 Licensed Securities Broker 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671202 Commodity and precious metal brokers. 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671203 BROKERS IN SECURITIES AND COMMODITIES. 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671204 STOCKBROKERS. 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671205 STOCKBROKING IN GULF AND LOCAL SECURITIES. 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671206 TRADING IN GULF AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES. 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671207 GENERAL STOCKBROKERS. 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671208 GENERAL BROKERAGE IN SECURITIES 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671209 SECURITIES & INVESTMENT COMPANY 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671210 Custody services for securities. 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671211 AGENTS FOR CUSTODY & REGISTRATION OF SECURITIES. 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671212 BROKERS BETWEEN FOREIGN COMPANIES AND NATIONAL FIRMS. 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671213 BROKERS FOR SPECIALISED FIRMS OF CONSULTANTS. 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671214 Technical services of oil and gas . 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671215 FUND MANAGEMENT AND CUSTODY OF THIRD PARTY INVESTMENT SECURITIES. 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671216 COLLECTION & REPATRIATION OF TAXES 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671217 FINANCIAL BROKERAGE 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671218 OTHER COMMODITY [NON-METAL] BROKERS. 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671219 TO ISSUE FUNDS 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671220 FINANCIAL MARKET 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671221 Special Purpose Companies for Issuing Bonds and Sukuk 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671222 SELLING AND BUYING SHARES AND SECTURITIES FOR THE COMPANY ONLY 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

671223 FORFATING. 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671224 TRUST SERVICE PROVIDER 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671225 Sales of private air transport services 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50% 10

671226 CLEARING FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671227 SETTLEMENT OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS. 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671228 DEPOSITORY OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS. 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671229 EMPLOYEE LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN. 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671230 Nomince Shareholders for Trust Service Providers. 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671231 Holding of Assets for the Trusts Established By Trust Service Providers. 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671232 Licensed Securities Broker-Dealer 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671233 LICENSED SECURITIES CLEARING MEMBER. 4 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671234 Licensed Exchanges 2 30% 40% 50% 50% 50%

671235 Licensed Clearing Settlement and Central Depository Systems 2 30% 40% 50% 50% 50%

671236 Licensed Securities Discount Broker 2 30% 40% 50% 50% 50%

671237 Licensed Securities Broker 2 30% 40% 50% 50% 50%

671238 Licensed Securities Dealer 2 30% 40% 50% 50% 50%

671239 Exempted Securities Broker-Dealer 2 30% 40% 50% 50% 50%

671240 Exempted Securities Clearing Member 2 30% 40% 50% 50% 50%

671241 Registered Prfessional Body 2 30% 40% 50% 50% 50%

6719 ACTIVITIES AUXILIARY TO FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION N.E.C. 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671901 MONEY CHANGER. 2 20% 30% 40% 40% 40%

671902 Licensed Securities Broker" 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671903 ISSUE OF CREDIT CARDS AND TRAVELLERS CHEQUES. 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671904 Trading in travellers cheque selling and buying. 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671905 Management of local exchange houses and overseas transfers. 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671906 Investment and financial institutions 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671907 MANAGEMENT OF EXCHANGES 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671908 Concluding international metal contracts. 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671909 ANCILLARY COMPANIES [INSTITUTIONS] TO THE FINANCIAL SECTOR 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

671910 REPRESENTATIVES AND AGENTS OF FOREIGN BRANCHES AND COMPANIES LICENSED IN BAHRAIN.

2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671911 MANAGEMENT OF LOCAL EXCHANGES. 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671912 EXEMPT COMPANY FOR ISSUANCE OF CREDIT CARDS. 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671913 Credit classification Companies. 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671914 OPERATING, MANAGEMENT, AND SETTING UP OF STRATEGIC FINANCIAL CENTER 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671915 Investment Business Firm - Category 1 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671916 INVESTMENT BUSINESS FIRM - CATEGORY 2 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

671917 Investment Business Firm - Category 3 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

6720 ACTIVITIES AUXILIARY TO INSURANCE AND PENSION FUNDING. 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

672010 INSURANCE BROKERS (INDIVIDUALS). 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

672011 INSURANCE BROKERS (JOINT VENTURES). 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

672012 Insurance Brokers 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

672013 EXEMPT CLOSED JOINT STOCK COMPANY (BROKERS - INSURANCE SERVICES). 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

672014 INSURANCE BROKERS (JOINT VENTURES). 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

672020 INSPECTION EXPERT AND LOSS ADJUSTER. 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

672021 INSPECTION EXPERT AND LOSS ADJUSTER (JOINT VENTURES). 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

672022 INSPECTION EXPERTS AND LOSS ADJUSTER (BRANCH OF A FOREIGN COMPANY). 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

672023 EXEMPT CLOSED JOINT STOCK COMPANY (INSPECTION EXPERT AND LOSS ADJUSTER).

2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

672024 INSURED ASSET INVESTIGATION SERVICES. 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

672025 Inspection and evaluation of cars office 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

672026 INSPECTION EXPERT AND LOSS ADJUSTER (INDIVIDUALS). 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

672027 INSPECTION EXPERT AND LOSS ADJUSTER (JOINT VENTURES). 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

672028 Property Valuation. 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50% 6

672030 INSURANCE CONSULTANTS. 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

672031 INSURANCE CONSULTANTS (JOINT VENTURES). 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

672032 INSURANCE CONSULTANTS (BRANCH OF A FOREIGN COMPANY). 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

672033 SHARE HOLDING EXEMPT COMPANY (INSURANCE CONSULTANTS). 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

672034 INSURANCE BUSINESS CONSULTANTS (INDIVIDUALS). 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

672035 INSURANCE BUSINESS CONSULTANTS (BRANCH OF A FOREIGN OF A FOREIGN COMPANY).

2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

672040 Actuaries. 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

672050 Representative Office of Foreign companies providing regulated activities" 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

672051 INSURANCE REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE (CLASS A). 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

672060 Management supervision of Insurance risks. 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

672061 INSURANCE MANAGERS 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

672070 Insurance agents. 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

672071 INSURANCE POOLS AND SYNDICATES OFFICES. 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

672072 BRANCH FOR INSURANCE ACTIVITIES SERVICE - RECEIVE APPLICATIONS ONLY. 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

672073 INSURANCE ANCILLARY SERVICES 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

672074 Insurance and Re-insurance Companies - Locally 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

672075 Prepaid payment acceptance to the benefit of service providers 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50% 6

7010 REAL ESTATE ACTIVITIES WITH OWN OR LEASED PROPERTY. 1 10% 20% 30% 40% 40%

701001 DEVELOP PROPERTIES WHETHER RESIDNTIAL, COMMERCIAL OR ADMINISTRATIVE, UNDER JOINT BODY [LANDLORDS].

2 10% 20% 30% 40% 40%

7020 REAL ESTATE ACTIVITIES ON A FEE OR CONTRACT BASIS. 2 10% 20% 30% 40% 40%

702001 BUYING AND SELLING THE PROPERTIES FOR THE ESTABISHMENT - NOT ALLOWED TO INVEST MONEY FOR OTHERS WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE CENTRAL BANK OF BAHRAIN

2 10% 20% 30% 40% 40%

702002 Properties leasing. 2 10% 20% 30% 40% 40%

702003 Real estate agents 2 10% 20% 30% 40% 40%

702004 AGENTS FOR LEASING FLATS, OFFICES AND HOUSES. 2 10% 20% 30% 40% 40%

702005 Management and development of private property. 2 10% 20% 30% 40% 40%

702006 MANAGEMENT OF COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL CENTERS & RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS.

2 10% 20% 30% 40% 40%

702007 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE FOR A COMPANY'S ACCOUNT.

2 10% 20% 30% 40% 40% 10

702008 PROVIDING, OPERATION, LEASING AND EQUIPPING OFFICES. 2 10% 20% 30% 40% 40%

702009 Renting services for international exhibitions fixtures 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

702010 Rental of tents accessories 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

702011 PROVIDE AUXILIARY SERVICES FOR RESIDENTIAL COMPLEXES FOR WORKERS 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

7111 RENTING OF LAND TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

7111 RENTING OF MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT WITHOUT OPERATOR AND OF 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

711101 Car rental 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

711102 Office for private vehicle hire 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

711103 HIRE OF BUSES AND TRUCKS. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

711104 Limousine service 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

711105 Motor cycle rental 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

711106 BICYCLE HIRE 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

711107 CAR FINANCE LEASING 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

7112 RENTING OF WATER TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

711201 OWNING AND HIRE OF BARGE AND TUG AND SHIPS. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

7113 RENTING OF AIR TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

711301 Aircraft selling, buying and leasing 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

711302 HIRING OF SMALL CRAFTS FOR BUSINESS EXECUTIVES 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

7121 RENTING OF AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

7122 RENTING OF CONSTRUCTION AND CIVIL ENGINEERING MACHINERY AND 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

712201 BUILDING EQUIPMENT HIRE. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

712202 ALUMINIUM MADE OR GALVANISED SUPPORTS CONTRACTS. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 30

712203 SCAFFOLDS RENT AND CONTRACTS THIRD GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 20

712204 SCAFFOLDS RENT AND CONTRACTS FIRST GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

712205 SCAFFOLDS RENT AND CONTRACTS SECOND GRADE. 5 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 100

7123 RENTING OF OFFICE MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

712301 Leasing, maintenance and repair of electronic calculators other than computers 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 6

712302 COMPUTER LEASING. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

712303 LEASING OF OFFICES INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENTS. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

7129 RENTING OF OTHER MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT N.E.C. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

712901 Heavy plant hire. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

712902 LIGHT EQUIPMENT AND PLANT HIRE. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

712903 WELDING EQUIPMENT HIRE. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

712904 OPERATING AND HIRING OF MARINE EQUIPMENTS AND ENGINES 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

712905 PETROLEUM EQUIPMENT HIRE. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

712906 BUILDING CAR PARKS AND FACILITIES AND LEASING THEM. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

712907 ORDINARY CAR PARKS. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

7130 RENTING OF PERSONAL AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS N.E.C. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

713001 RENTAL OF YACHT AND BOATS WATER BIKES. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

713002 SAILBOARD HIRE. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

713003 RENTAL OF GAMES AND FURNITURE FOR CHILDREN'S GARDENS. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

713004 TV AND VIDEO RENTAL. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

713005 RENTAL OF ANTENNA EQUIPMENT FOR RECEIVING PROGRAMMES. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

713006 RENTAL OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

713007 RENTAL OF WEDDING DRESSES. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

713008 RENTAL OF PARTIES REQUIREMENTS. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

713009 RENTAL OF CHILDREN'S CARS IN COMMERCIAL CENTERS. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

713010 RENT OF PLAYTOYS FOR SPECIAL OCCASION. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

713011 PARKS FOR BOATS AND SMALL YACHTS (UP TO 10 BOATS). 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 6

713012 LIGHT BOAT HIRE. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

713013 MANAGEMENT AND RENTAL OF ROAD FURNITURE FOR THE ADVERTISEMENT PURPOSES.

2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

7210 HARDWARE CONSULTANCY. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

721001 METEOROLOGICAL CONSULTANTS. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

722101 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING AND DATA PROCESSING. 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

722102 Computer software design, development and maintenance. 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30% 6

722103 Design of home pages on the internet 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

7229 SOFTWARE CONSULTANCY AND SUPPLY. 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

722901 CONSULTANT FOR COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

722902 ARRANGE AND ACHIEVE PROGRAM IN NET COMMUNICATION WITH CUSTOMERS. 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

7230 DATA PROCESSING. 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

7240 DATA BASE ACTIVITIES. 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

724001 OFFICE FOR TRADE INFORMATION SERVICES. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

724002 SUPPLY OF INFORMATION BY USE OF COMPUTER 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

724003 OPERATING AND MANAGING A DATA BANK. 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

724004 Statistic data analysing 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

724005 Provide researchers Doctors, and writers with in the field of research 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

7250 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF OFFICE, ACCOUNTING AND COMPUTING 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

725001 Typewriter repair. 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30% 6

725002 COMPUTER REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE. 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30% 6

725003 OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES SERVICING WORKSHOP - SMALL. 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30% 6

725004 OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES SERVICING WORKSHOP - MEDIUM. 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30% 10

725005 AN OFFICE FOR REPAIRING and MAINTENANCE OF PRINTNG EQUIPMENTS and TOOLS IN THE WORKING LOCTATION

2 10% 15% 20% 30% 30% 6

7290 OTHER COMPUTER RELATED ACTIVITIES. 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

729001 INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE OF COMPUTERS ENERGY SUPPLY SYSTEMS 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30% 10

729002 SUPPLY & INSTALLATION OF COMPUTER MOUNTS 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

729003 Installation, operation and maintenance of an environmental system for computer system sites.

2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30% 10

729004 INTERNAL WIRING FOR COMPUTER COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS AND THEIR MAINTENANCE.

2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30% 10

729005 companies and establishments ancillary service providers 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

729006 IMPORT, EXPORT AND SALES OF COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE THAT ALL RELATED TO PAYMENT SERVICES AND CREDIT CARDS SERVICES

2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

729007 Testing and operation of electronic and electrical equipment and related items. 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

729008 MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF PROGRAMMED DATA BANK. 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

729009 Service form Set up and information system. 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

729010 Coding and classification services of products and services. 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

729011 E CONTENT PROVIDER 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

729012 E-HOSTING AND STORAGE 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

729013 Consultant in e-Commerce. 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

729014 e Development and Support Services 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

729015 WEB SITES MANAGEMENT. 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

729016 Certification Service Provider. 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

7310 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ON NATURAL SCIENCES. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

7320 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ON SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

7411 LEGAL ACTIVITIES. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%

741101 Investment of Copyrights 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%

741102 Foreign Legal Consultancy Firms 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%

741103 Judiciary consulting. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%

741104 ISO STANDARDS CERTIFICATION 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%

741105 Bahraini legal and consultancy firms 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%

7412 ACCOUNTING, BOOK-KEEPING AND AUDITING ACTIVITIES, TAX 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741201 SUPPORT ORGANIZATION FOR THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741202 Audit firms. 4 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741203 Accounting consultants. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741204 Financial consultants. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741205 CONSULTANCY & AUDITING COMPANY 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741206 GENERAL COUNCIL FOR ISLAMIC BANKS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741207 BOOKKEEPING AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES PROVISION 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741208 PROVIDING SUPPORT SERVICES FOR FININCIAL INISTITUTIONS AND COMPANIES 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741209 Ownership and management of professional service marks of the audit profession 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 10

7413 MARKET RESEARCH AND PUBLIC OPINION POLLING. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741301 SERVICE FOR CONDUCTING ECONOMIC, MARKETING & STRATEGY STUDIES 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

7414 BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY ACTIVITIES. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741401 CONSULTANCY IN INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741402 Public relations 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741403 REGIONAL OFFICE IN THE AREA. 2 10% 20% 25% 40% 50%

741404 UNDERTAKING PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES AND ADVERTISING 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741405 Management consultants. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741406 Business consultants. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741407 MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CONSULTANTS. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741408 OTHER WORK SERVICES. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741409 PROVIDING PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT DATA AND STUDIES. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741410 CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR TRAVEL AGENCIES. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

741411 CONSULTATIVE SERVICES & TRAINING FOR AUTOMATIC BOOKING SYSTEMS 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741412 CONSULTATIVE SERVICES IN FIELD OF TOURISM AND HOTEL. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741413 Consultancy and management services for agricultural development, pesticides,fertilizers and soil amendments, and agricultural chemicals.

2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741414 CONSULTANTS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF UNDERGROUND WATER RESOURCES. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741415 CONSULTATIVE SERVICES ON WATER TREATMENT. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741416 CONDUCTING RESEARCH & STUDIES ON TREATED WATER IN BAHRAIN 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741417 CONSULTATIVE SERVICES ON OIL PRODUCTS MARKETING 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741418 CONSULTATIVE SERVICES ON OIL INDUSTRY 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741419 CONSULTATIVE SERVICES TO COMPANIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF OIL INDUSTRY 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741420 PROVISION OF DATA & INDUSTRIAL TECHNICAL SERVICES 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741421 TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT & PARTICIPATION IN INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741422 FEASIBILITY STUDIES FOR FACTORIES & WORKSHOP 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741423 PROVIDING TECHNICAL & TECHNOLOGICAL CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR SECURITY & SAFETY SYSTEMS.

2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741424 CONSULTATIONS ON VENTILATION & AIRCONDITIONING SYSTEMS 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741425 Consultative services on implementation of giant projects 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741426 Management services in fitness and sports areas 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741427 Training and consultancy co-ordination office 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741428 Consultants in educational studies affairs. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741429 Consultancy in training and human resource development 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741430 Expert advice on implementation of contracts 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741431 CONSULTANTS ON EMPLOYMENT AND PROVIDING CONSULTANCY IN DEVELOPMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741432 Employment Consultancy 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741433 Marketing consultancy 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741434 CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR COMPUTER SYSTEM USE AND OPERATION. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741435 COMPUTER OPERATION SYSTEMS AND COMMUNICATION NETWORK CONSULTANCIES.

2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741436 CONSULTANCY, ORGANISATION AND MICROFILM OFFICE. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741437 INVESTMENT CONSULTANCY SERVICES. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741438 CONSULTATIVE INVESTMENT SERVICES 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

741439 OFFICE FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES IN LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MATTERS.

2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741440 BROKERS FOR STUDIES OF DEVELOPING AND SETTING UP ECONOMIC PROJECTS. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741441 HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY CONSULTANCY OFFICE. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741442 PROVIDING INVESTMENT AND FINANCIAL PLANNING CONSULTANCY SERVICES. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741443 FIRE AND SAFETY CONSULTANCY OFFICE. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741444 FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR ENERGY MARKETING PROJECT 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741445 ART CONSULTANTS. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741446 PROVIDING TECHNICAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL ADVICE AND CONDUCTING STUDIES. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741447 ENVIRONMENT RELATED CONSULTANCY SERVICES. 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

741448 TOURIST AND HOTEL CONSULTANCY SERVICES. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741449 PROVIDING ADVICE AND INFORMATION TO BUSINESS FIRMS. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741450 Providing construction data and services. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741451 CONSULTANTS IN REGISTRATION AND PROTECTION OF INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY RIGHTS.

2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741452 MARINE CONSULTANCY SERVICES. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741453 ISO STANDARDS CONSULTING 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741454 Consultancy administration and services for water and sewerageenergy. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741455 CONSULTANCY IN PRODUCING CEMENT DIES. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741456 MARKETING OF TECHNICAL ALUMUNIUM SYSTEMS FEATURES & PROVIDING RELEVANT CONSULTANCY.

2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741457 MARKETING A GULF DISCOUNT CARD FOR HOTEL SERVICES. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741458 CONSULTATION RELATED TO ACCIDENT AND FIRE. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741459 ACQUISITION "POSSESSING" OF RIGHTS AND SALE OF TECHNOLOGY - SALE OF MACHINERY AND PIPE OUTSIDE BAHRAIN.

2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741460 CONSULTATION SERVICES TO THE USER OF WATER SKI EQUIPMENT 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741461 OFFERING CONSULTATION SERVICES IN FIELD OF MEAT PRODUCE. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741462 Consultancy in the study, development, and marketing of products 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741463 Media and advertising consultancy 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741464 CONSULTATION & TRAINING SERVICES ON THE AUTOMATIC BOOKING SYSTEM 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741465 Family Guideness 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741466 Providing Technical and Marketing Consultant in Telcommunication 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

741467 CONSULTANCY STUDIES IN NUTRITION. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741468 Development of management systems Consultancy 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741469 PROVIDING TECHNICAL CONSULTANCY SERVICES IN FIELD OF AUDIO, VIUSAL, LIGHTNING AND RELATED TECHNOLOGIES.

2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741470 Office of Facilitation of Patient Services 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35% 6

741471 AVIATION CONSULTANTIVE SERVICES 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35% 6

741472 Facility Management services 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

741473 VERIFICATION OF THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS SERVICES 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35% 6

741474 Fund Administrator 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35% 30

741475 Tame Animal Consultancy 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 6

741476 Consultancy related to emergency medicine and management of disaster 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35% 30

7421 ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES AND RELATED 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742101 Building services. 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742102 Architectural engineering 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742103 Electrical engineering 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742104 Civil engineering. 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742105 Mechanical engineering. 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742106 Quantity surveying. 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742107 Survey engineering. 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742108 land surveying 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742109 Soil testing engineering. 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742110 Pertroleum engineering. 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742111 Marine engineering. 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742112 Marine surveying 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742113 Interior decoration engineering. 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742114 STRUCTURAL AND BUILDING WELDING AND X-RAY TESTING TECHNELOGEY. 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742115 INSPECTING AND REVIEWING RESULTS OF WELDING TESTS. 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742116 Electronic engineering. 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742117 Instrumentation engineering 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742118 Control systems engineering. 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

742119 WATER TESTING. 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742120 Chemical engineering. 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742121 COLLECTING DATA ON EXPIRY TESTS 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742122 Environmental engineering 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742123 Aviation and Aeronautical engineering 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742124 Coastal Engineering 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742125 Architecture 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742126 Building engineering 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742127 Building services engineering 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742128 Manufacturing engineering 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742129 Oceans engineering 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742130 Ships engineering 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742131 Transportations engineering 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742132 Geological engineering 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742133 Geotechnical engineering 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742134 Materials engineering 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742135 Computer engineering 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742136 Mining engineering 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742137 Atomic engineering 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742138 Space engineering 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742139 Industrial engineering 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742140 AERIAL TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEYING 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742141 Medical engineering 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742142 Agricultural engineerin 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742143 Instrumentation and control engineering 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742144 Engineering project management 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742145 Landscape Architecture 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742146 ENGINEERING FOR PRECAST 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742147 Urban planning engineering 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

742148 Engineering of Deep Foundations of Heavy High Rise Structures 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742149 Sanitary Engineering 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20% 100

7422 TECHNICAL TESTING AND ANALYSIS. 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742201 OPERATING A BUILDING MATERIAL TEST LABORATORY. 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742202 INSPECHTION TESTING CALIBRATION AND METROLOGY 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742203 MENTORING AND MAINTENANCE OF ALL GAS PIPES IN MANUFACTURES 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20% 30

742204 INDUSTRIAL INSPECTION SERVICES 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

742205 CARS TECHNICAL INSPECTION 2 10% 20% 20% 20% 20%

7430 ADVERTISING. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

743001 OFFICE FOR ARTISTIC PRODUCTION DESIGN & MARKETING 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

743002 ADVERTISING, PUBLICITY AND PUBLIC RELATIONS. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

743003 Publicity and advertising 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

743004 SERVICES OF DISTRIBUTION OF PROMOTION OF TRIAL SAMPLES 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

743005 Promotion of foreign products and services in Bahrain 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

743006 MAKING ELECTRONIC ADVERTISING BOARDS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

743007 MARKETING ADVERTISING SPACE. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

743008 CREATING AND DEVELOPING IDEAS FOR INDUSTRIAL DESIGNS. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

743009 PROMOTING TECHNOLOGY FOR SOME ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

743010 Services for creating and supplying advertising materials. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

743011 Commercial store product display services. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

743012 ORGANISATION, MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING OF ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS OF VARIOUS KINDS.

2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

743013 CALLIGRAPHY, GRAPHIC DESIGNS AND PLACARDS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

743014 CALLIGRAPHY FOR ADVERTISEMENTS AND PLACARDS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

743015 ORGANISING OF TRADE AND TECHNICAL EXHIBITIONS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

743016 DISTRIBUTION OF PROMOTIONAL SAMPLES. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

743017 PROMOTION AND ADVERTISING SERVICES FOR SPORTS TEAMS. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

743018 SHOW & DISTRIBUTION CENTER FOR BANGLADESHI PRODUCTS (NO SALE) 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

743019 MARKETING & PROMOTION ADVERTISING 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

743020 SERVICES CIRCULATION, PROMOTION AND ADVERTISEMENT PRINCIPLE. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

743021 ADVERTISEMENT & PUBLIC TEAM CHAMPION & MARKETING. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

743022 Exhibit Turk lasting production. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

743023 Marketing and circulation united champion sport 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

743024 DESIGN & WRITE THE COMMERCIAL ADVERTISEMENT 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

743025 OPERATING OF SHOW CARS. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

743026 Office for Engage and Marrige 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

7491 LABOUR RECRUITMENT AND PROVISION OF PERSONNEL. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

749101 Foreign manpower supply services by licences from Labour and Immigration. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

749102 Employment Office 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

749103 Private Employment Agency 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

749104 NURSES SERVICES 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

749105 PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

749106 SECONDING MANAGERS, ASSISTANT MANAGERS AND SECRETARIES. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

749107 SHIP WORKERS SUPPLY. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

749108 MANPOWER SUPPLY FOR TOURISM SERVICES 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

749109 SMOKING CESSATION 2 10% 20% 25% 25% 25% 6

749110 Recruiting Manpower Agency 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

749110 Recruting Manpower Agency 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

749201 Security services to buildings and facilities 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35% 335

749202 USE OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGICAL METHODS IN SECURITY SYSTEMS 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

7493 BUILDING-CLEANING ACTIVITIES. 2 10% 15% 20% 20% 20%

749301 Industrial, health and aviation projects maintenance and cleaning. 5 10% 15% 20% 20% 20% 10

749302 Cleaning contracts Third grade 5 0% 15% 20% 20% 20% 20

749303 CLEANING CONTRACTS SECOND GRADE. 5 10% 15% 20% 20% 20% 100

749304 CLEANING CONTRACTS [FIRST GRADE]. 5 10% 15% 20% 20% 20%

749305 Pest control and spraying contracts 3 10% 15% 20% 20% 20% 20

749306 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND OIL SPILL REMOVAL OPERATIONS. 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 5%

749307 Public and private utility cleaning contracts - third grade 5 0% 15% 20% 20% 20% 20

749308 Public and Private utility cleaning contracts First Grade. 2 10% 15% 20% 20% 20%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

749309 Public and Private utility cleaning contracts Second Grade. 2 10% 15% 20% 20% 20% 100

7494 PHOTOGRAPHIC ACTIVITIES. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

749401 ORDINARY PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO - LARGE. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

749402 ORDINARY PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO - SMALL. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 6

749403 PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO FOR PRINTING ON TEXTILES. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

749404 SCULPTURE AND PRINT PICTURE AND TRADEMARK. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

749405 COLLECTION AND DELIVERY OF PHOTOGRAPHIC FILMS. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

749406 STUDIO FOR PHOTOCOPYING ENGINEERING DRAWINGS. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

749407 LABORATORY FOR DEVELOPING COLOUR FILMS - SMALL. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 6

749408 LABORATORY FOR DEVELOPING COLOUR FILMS - UP TO 1,500 PHOTOS. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%



749411 LABORATORY FOR DEVELOPING COLOUR FILMS - MORE THAN 20,000 PHOTOS. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

749412 Outdoor photography 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

749413 Video information campaigns recording and distribution. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

749414 STUDIO FOR PHOTOCOPYING ENGINEERING DRAWINGS. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

749501 UNIT FOR PACKAGING NUTS AND SPICES. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30%

749502 Unit for grind and packaging grains and other foodstuffs. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30%

749503 FREEZING & PACKING OF SEA PRODUCTS 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30%

749504 DEHYDRATION AND PACKING FISH AND PRAWNS 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30%

749505 Manufacture and Packing tea and coffee. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30%

749506 HONEY PACKAGE. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30%

749507 Factory for packing fresh and dry fruit and vegetables. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30%

749508 FACTORY FOR PACKAGING VEGETABLE OIL. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30%

749509 FACTORY FOR PACKING FRUIT JUICES. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30%

749510 Bottling of potable water 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30%

749511 Biscuit producting factory. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30%

749512 SUGAR PACKING FACTORY. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30%

749513 SALT PACKAGING FACTORY 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

749514 SAFFRON PACKAGING FACTORY 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30%

749515 FACTORY FOR BOTTLING CAR ENGINE COOLANT 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

749516 Mixing and bottling of cosmetic and perfumes and herbs 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

749517 Packing of household detergents and disinfectants. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

749518 MIXING AND PACKAGING OIL AND GHEE. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30%

749519 MANUAL PACKAGING OF SPICES AND NUTS. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30%

749520 FILLING VINEGAR. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30%

749521 Filling still water 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30%

749522 Production of public medicine 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30%

749523 Manufacture and Packing of oil engines and Lubricants 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 50

749524 Packing of cosmetic Products. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 6

749525 PACKING OF ATTAR??’S PRODUCTS. 2 0% 20% 25% 30% 30% 6

7499 OTHER BUSINESS ACTIVITIES N.E.C. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

749901 OFFICE OR SHOWROOM TO SELL FACTORIES & WORKSHOP PRODUCTS. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

749902 COMMISSION AGENCIES (COMMISSION TRADERS). 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

749903 Marketing Bahrain and Saudi shares of aluminium 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

749904 LOCAL COMMODITY BARTER BROKER. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

749905 DESIGN OF GLASS VESSELS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

749906 Jewellery design office 2 10% 15% 20% 30% 50%

749907 Office to promote Bahrain and Attract Investors 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

749908 Offices for artistic agents and companies bring in foreign bands 2 0% 15% 15% 20% 25%

749909 OFFICE FOR CO-ORDINATING WEDDING REQUIREMENTS - WEDDING RECEPTIONS AND BIRTHDAY PARTIES.

2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

749910 Agents and organisers of concerts. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

749911 MODERN VOCATIONAL INDUSTRIES AND TRAINING BAHRAINIS. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

749912 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE TO PROVIDE CAR SERVICES 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

749913 RESALE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES ON ROADS 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

749914 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE FOR REPAIR OF SHIPS AND MARINE EQUIPMENTS. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35% 6

749915 Organizing conferences and occasions 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

749916 Organizing conferences and occasions. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

749917 PRODUCTS SHELF-LIFE RENEWAL SERVICES. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

749918 Sale of holidays in tourist resorts worldwide. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

749919 Discount card management and operation. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

749920 OFFICE PRINTING SERVICES 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

749921 EDITING AND PUBLISHING MISCELLANEOUS STUDIES AND ARTICLES. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

749922 Commission agents for educational tools 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

749923 MAKING TECHNICAL FORMS AND DESIGNS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

749924 Duty free Co. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

749925 PRIVATE ORDINARY STORAGE STORES 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

749926 OPERATION, MARKETING & MANAGEMENT OF THE DUTY FREE MARKET 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

749927 ESTABLISHMENT OF A DUTY FREE MARKET AT MINA SALMAN 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

749928 MANAGEMENT OFFICE FOR FACTORY UNDER FORMATION 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35% 6

749929 MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PROJECTS 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

749930 Handling and processing formalities with government departments and authorities 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

749931 HOLDING AND ORGANISING SEMINARS. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

749932 OFFICES FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO THOSE STUDYING ABROAD. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

749933 Issue of miscellaneous credit cards for local and overseas telephone calls. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

749934 MARKETING A FOREIGN DISCOUNT CARD FOR HOTEL AND OTHER SERVICES. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

749935 MARKETING A GULF DISCOUNT CARD FOR HOTEL AND OTHER SERVICES. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

749936 INTERNATIONAL BROKERAGE FOR SALE & PURCHASE OF GOODS 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

749937 MANAGEMENT OFFICE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF SALES OF LOCAL & FORIEGN COMPANIES AND BUSINESSES.

2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

749938 COMPANIES REPRESENTATIVE OFFICES. 2 10% 20% 25% 40% 50%

749939 CORPORATE REGIONAL OFFICE. 2 10% 20% 25% 40% 50%

749940 DEBT COLLECTION. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

749941 INSPECTION & COLLECTION OF TRANSPORT CLAIMS 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

749942 PHOTOCOPYING REPORTS AND OFFICE DOCUMENTS. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

749943 GOODS INSPECTION SERVICES TO DETERMINE THEIR CONDITION. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

749944 AGENTS FOR COPYRIGHT REGISTRATION SERVICES. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

749945 Translation office. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

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100-499 Workers

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Max Visas Allowed

749946 LIQUID IDENTIFICATION INSTRUMENTATION EQUIPMENT. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

749947 MARKETING BAHRAIN'S INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS IN GLOBAL MARKETS. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

749948 SPECIALISED MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE COMPANY AS INDICATED IN THE COMPANY'S MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION.

2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

749949 INSPECTION SERVICES FOR ISSUE OF SEAWORTHINESS CERTIFICATES. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

749950 MANAGEMENT OFFICE FOR RECEIVING BANQUETS ORDERS 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

749951 AUCTION ON SECOND HAND CARS 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

749952 SERVICE AGENTS FOR REPAIR & HANDLING OF CARS 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 6

749953 Drafting and typing letters. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

749954 EXEMPT JOINT STOCK COMPANY (NON-SPECIALISED). 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

749955 EXEMPT CLOSED JOINT STOCK COMPANY (NON - SPECIALISED). 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

749956 EXEMPT JOINT STOCK COMPANY [NON-RESIDENT] ACCORDING TO MINISTERIAL ORDER NO. 1393.

2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

749957 MULTI-PURPOSE CLOSED JOINT STOCK COMPANY. 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

749958 MARKETING ADVERTISEMENT WAYS AND CIRCULATION. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

749959 CLUB PRESENTER & FINALES SEEKER. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

749960 Manage and operate public auction. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

749961 MANAGEMENT OF DUTY FREE IN SEA PORTS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

749962 REPRESENTING FORIEGN COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL COMPANY NON-OPERATING IN BAHRAIN.

2 10% 20% 25% 40% 50%

749963 LOCAL OFFICE CARE AND COMPANY WORK. 2 10% 20% 25% 40% 50%

749964 PUBLIC AUCTION FOR SALE AND BUY THE PRECIOUS MATTER - GOLD AND ESTATE. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

749965 PERFORMING TECHNICAL EVALUATION FOR CONTRACTORS' SERVICES. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

749966 PRINTING OF UNIVERSITY RESEARCH REPORTS AND STUDIES 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

749967 MANAGEMENT & OPERATING OF SIMPLE INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

749968 Administrative Projects management 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

749969 Sale of Discount tickets and offering free Draw Tickets - Holding regular drawn and giving cash prizes.

2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

749970 PUBLISH RESEARCH STUDIES IN MEDICINE/SCIENCE IN JOURNALS AND BOOKS. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

749971 DESIGN AND EDIT RESEARCH IN ALL MEDICAL SPECIALTIES AND SCIENTIFIC FIELD 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

749972 PUBLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

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20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

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Max Visas Allowed

749973 PLANNING AND MANAGING ENTERTAINMENT PROJECTS MAINLY WINTER SPORTS RELATED

2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

749974 E-commerce services 2 15% 20% 25% 30% 30%

749975 IMMIGRATION SERVICES TO ABROAD OF BAHRAIN 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

749976 COMPANY WORKS OUTSIDE KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN (ACCOURDING TO ACTIVITIES MENTIONED IN THE MEMORANDOM)

2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

749977 Ownership and Investing in Intellectual Property Rights 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

749978 CALL CENTER 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

749979 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE TO ESTABLISH A SPECIFIC PROJECT – NOT ALLOWED TO DEAL WITH ANY OPERATIONAL ACTIVITY-

2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

749980 MANAGEMENT OFFICE ONLY [SALES NOT ALLOWED]. 2 20% 20% 25% 30% 35%

7511 GENERAL (OVERALL) PUBLIC SERVICE ACTIVITIES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

7511 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND DEFENCE, COMPULSORY SOCIAL 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

7512 REGULATION OF THE ACTIVITIES OF AGENCIES THAT PROVIDE 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

7513 REGULATION OF AND CONTRIBUTION TO MORE EFFICIENT OPERATION 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

7514 ANCILLARY SERVICE ACTIVITIES FOR THE GOVERNMENT AS A WHOLE. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

7521 FOREIGN AFFAIRS. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

7522 DEFENCE ACTIVITIES. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

7523 PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY ACTIVITIES. 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

7530 COMPULSORY SOCIAL SECURITY ACTIVITIES. 2 30% 40% 40% 50% 50%

8010 PRIMARY EDUCATION. 2 60% 60% 60% 60% 60%

801001 Kindergarten 2 60% 60% 60% 60% 60%

8011 KINDERGARTEN 2 60% 60% 60% 60% 60%

8012 INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 25%

8013 NURSERY 2 60% 60% 60% 60% 60%

8021 GENERAL SECONDARY EDUCATION. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 25%

8021 SECONDARY EDUCATION. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 25%

802101 SCHOOL, PRIMARY, INTERMEDIATE OR SECONDARY 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 25%

8022 TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL SECONDARY EDUCATION. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 25%

8030 HIGHER EDUCATION. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 25%

803001 HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION 4 10% 20% 25% 30% 25%

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20-99 Workers

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Max Visas Allowed

803002 PRIVATE UNIVERSITY FOR GIRLS 4 10% 20% 25% 30% 25%

8090 ADULT AND OTHER EDUCATION. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 25%

809001 DRIVING INSTRUCTION 2 90% 90% 80% 80% 80%

809002 DRIVING INSTRUCTION OFFICE (UP TO 4 LIGHT VEHICLES). 2 90% 90% 80% 80% 80%

809003 PRIVATE EDUCATION INSTITUTES 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 25%

809004 DRIVING INSTRUCTION OFFICE (UP TO 4 HEAVY VEHICLES). 2 90% 90% 80% 80% 80%

809005 DRIVING INSTRUCTION OFFICE (UP TO 10 LIGHT AND HEAVY VEHICLES). 2 90% 90% 80% 80% 80%

809006 ENHANCEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN'S SCIENTIFIC SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE.

2 10% 20% 25% 30% 25%

809007 Administrative and Commercial Training Institutes and centres 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 25%

809008 PRIVATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS [ PRIVATE SCHOOLS] 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 25%

809009 REGIONAL SERVICES FOR COMPUTER TRAINING AND LABS TECHNOLOGY. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 25%

809010 Training co-ordination office 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

809011 OWNERSHIP & MANAGEMENT OF SCHOOL FOLLOWING BRITISH CURRICULUM. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 25%

809012 IMPLEMENTATION OF MULTI FUNCTION TRAINING PROGRAMS 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 25%

809013 TEACHING DRAWING POTTERY & HANDICRAFTS 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 25%

809014 COMPUTER TRAINING SERVICES 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 25%

809015 Regional services on supply of training programs 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 25%

809016 SPEICALIZE CENTRES AND INSTITUTES. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 25%

809017 OPERATE TECHNOLOGICAL SPECIAL ACADEMIC PROGRAM FOR ALL LEVEL. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 25%

809018 MANAGEMENT OF HABILITATION CENTER 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

809019 SPECIAL TRAINING IN ART OF COOKING. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 25%

809020 DRIVING INSTRUCTION OFFICE (UP TO 10 HEAVY VEHICLES). 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 25%

809021 Training services for retail trading 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 25%

809022 TRAINING INSTITUTE FOR BEAUTY 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 25%

809023 CENTERS FOR THE KORAN MEMORIZATION AND RELIGION ORGANIZATIONS 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 25% 10

809024 MISSIONARY AND GUIDANCE CENTERS. 2 20% 40% 50% 80% 80% 10

809025 school for learning the principles and football skill 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 25%

809026 establishment and operation of centers and institutes and the role of rehabilitation care shelter and special workshops for persons with disabilities

2 10% 20% 25% 30% 25% 20

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20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

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Max Visas Allowed

809027 Aviation Training. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 30

809028 PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTRES AND INSTITUTES. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 25%

809029 Private Educational Institutions [Educational Institutes or Centres 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

8511 HOSPITAL ACTIVITIES. 2 0% 20% 25% 25% 25%

8511 HUMAN HEALTH ACTIVITIES. 2 0% 20% 25% 25% 25%

851101 PRIVATE HOSPITALS 5 0% 20% 25% 25% 25%

851102 General Hospital 5 0% 20% 25% 25% 25%

851103 Specialized hospital. 5 0% 20% 25% 25% 25%

851104 POSSESSING "ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF A REAL ESTATE FOR HEALTH SERVICES.

2 20% 20% 25% 25% 25%

851105 establishing and administration of specialized hospital centre. 2 20% 20% 25% 25% 25%

851106 Specialized Clinic. 2 0% 20% 25% 25% 25%

851107 MEDICAL UNITS MANAGEMENT, DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPLIES. 2 20% 20% 25% 25% 25%

851108 Alternative Medicine Center 2 0% 20% 25% 25% 25%

851109 Skin care centre 2 0% 20% 25% 25% 25%

851110 General Clinic 2 0% 20% 25% 25% 25%

851111 Nuclear medicine Center 2 0% 20% 25% 25% 25% 6

8512 MEDICAL AND DENTAL PRACTICE ACTIVITIES. 2 0% 20% 25% 25% 25%

851201 CLINICS 2 0% 20% 25% 25% 25%

851202 Specialized Dental Hospital 5 0% 20% 25% 25% 25%

851203 Dental clinic. 2 0% 20% 25% 25% 25%

8519 OTHER HUMAN HEALTH ACTIVITIES. 2 0% 20% 25% 25% 25%

851901 OPTICS (MAKING AND MOUNTING) 2 10% 20% 25% 25% 25%

851902 Medical Laboratory. 2 0% 20% 25% 25% 25%

851903 Physiotherapy Center. 2 0% 20% 25% 25% 25%

851904 Ortho-Prosthetic Center 2 0% 20% 25% 25% 25%

851905 Radiology Center 2 0% 20% 25% 25% 25% 10

851906 Nutrition Center 2 10% 20% 25% 25% 25% 6

851907 Audiometry and Speech Therapy 2 10% 20% 25% 25% 25% 20

851908 LOCAL AMBULANCE SERVICES 2 10% 20% 25% 25% 25% 10

Activity Code


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20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

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Max Visas Allowed

851909 Preventive Nutrition Center. 2 10% 20% 25% 25% 25% 10

851910 Medical Center 2 10% 20% 25% 25% 25%

851911 Examination and analysis of foods and foodstuffs 2 0% 20% 25% 25% 25% 6

851912 General Dental Center 2 0% 20% 25% 25% 25%

8520 VETERINARY ACTIVITIES. 2 20% 20% 25% 25% 25%

852001 VETERINARY CLINICS 2 20% 20% 25% 25% 25%

852002 VETERINARY SERVICES 2 20% 20% 25% 25% 25%

852003 Veterinary clinic. 2 20% 20% 25% 25% 25%

8531 SOCIAL WORK WITH ACCOMMODATION. 2 20% 40% 50% 80% 80%

8532 SOCIAL WORK WITHOUT ACCOMMODATION. 2 20% 40% 50% 80% 80%

853201 CHILDRENّّ’S CARE AND NURSERY. 2 60% 60% 60% 60% 60%

9000 SEWAGE AND REFUSE DISPOSAL, SANITATION AND SIMILAR 2 10% 15% 20% 20% 20%

900001 Anti pollution services. 2 0% 8% 8% 8% 5% 6

900002 Collecting, treatment, and eliminating garbage 2 10% 15% 20% 20% 20% 30

900003 Operation and maintenance of sanitary drainage and treatment plants 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35% 20

900009 Collection of cooking oils. 2 10% 15% 20% 20% 20% 6

9111 ACTIVITIES OF BUSINESS AND EMPLOYERS ORGANIZATIONS. 2 20% 40% 50% 80% 80%

911101 CHAMPERS OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRIES 2 20% 40% 50% 80% 80% 30

9112 ACTIVITIES OF PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS. 2 20% 40% 50% 80% 80%

911201 SOCIETIES AND ASSOCIATIONS 2 20% 40% 50% 80% 80% 10

911202 Businessmen Premium Services Center 2 20% 40% 50% 80% 80% 20

9191 ACTIVITIES OF RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS. 2 20% 40% 50% 80% 80%

919101 MOSQUES 2 20% 40% 50% 80% 80% 6

919102 CHURCHES 2 20% 40% 50% 80% 80% 6

919103 MA'ATEM 2 20% 40% 50% 80% 80% 6

919104 RELIGIOUS ASSOCIATIONS 2 20% 40% 50% 80% 80% 10

919201 POLITICAL SOCIETY 2 20% 40% 50% 80% 80% 20

9199 ACTIVITIES OF OTHER MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS N.E.C. 2 20% 40% 50% 80% 80%

919901 CHARITABLE BOXES AND SOCIAL ASSOCIATIONS 2 20% 40% 50% 80% 80% 10

Activity Code


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20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

919902 WOMEN ASSOCIATIONS 2 20% 40% 50% 80% 80% 10

919903 WELFARE ASSOCIATIONS 2 20% 40% 50% 80% 80% 20

919904 ART ASSOCIATIONS 2 20% 40% 50% 80% 80% 20

919905 EDUCATION ASSOCIATIONS 2 20% 40% 50% 80% 80% 20

919906 ANIMAL CARE ASSOCIATIONS 2 20% 40% 50% 80% 80% 10

919907 HEALTH ASSOCIATIONS 2 20% 40% 50% 80% 80% 10

919908 NATIONAL CLUBS 2 20% 40% 50% 80% 80% 10

9211 MOTION PICTURE AND VIDEO PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

921101 CINEMATOGRAPHICAL STUDIO. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 6

921102 THEATRICAL ARTISTICAL PRODUCTION. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 6

921103 THEATRICAL, TV & RADIO PRODUCTION 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 6

921104 CINEMA, TV AND THEATRICAL PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 6

921105 Produce and distribution of Cinema, TV , Broadcast and Theatrical. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 6

921106 Artistical , Cinematic , Broadcast and TV Production 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 6

921107 PRODUCTION & DISTRIBUTION OF THEATER AND TV WORKS. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 6

921108 RECORDING & DISTRIBUTION OF ORIGINAL COPIES OF AUTHORISED VIDEO TAPES. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 6

9212 MOTION PICTURE PROJECTION. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

921201 CINEMA HOUSE 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50% 30

921202 NON-AIRCONDITIONED CINEMA 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50% 10

921203 AIRCONDITIONED CINEMA THEATERS 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50% 20

921204 CINEMA HOUSE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50% 10

921205 MANAGEMENT OF CINEMA THEATERS ACQUISITION. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50% 100

921206 Management and operation of cinema and film distribution. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50% 30

9213 RADIO AND TELEVISION ACTIVITIES. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

921301 Transmission of TV programmes through satellite station 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 30

921302 ESTABLISHMENTS TO BROADCAST SPECIALTY TELEVISION PROGRAMS[CLASS TWO]

2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

921303 ESTABLISHMENTS TO BROADCAST SPECIALTY PROGRAMS[CLASS TWO] 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 100

921304 ESTABLISHMENTS TO BROADCAST SPECIALTY TELEVISION PROGRAMS(CLASS TWO)

2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 30

Activity Code


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20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

921305 ESTABLISHMENTS TO BROADCAST SPECIALTY PROGRAMS [CLASS TWO] 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 30

921306 CODED TELEVISION AND CABLE SERVICES ORGANIZATION THIRD CLASS 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 30

921307 CODED PROMULGATION AND CABLE SERVICES ORGANIZATION THIRD CLASS 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 30

9214 DRAMATIC ARTS, MUSIC AND OTHER ARTS ACTIVITIES. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

921401 THEATRES 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50% 30

921412 DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS SHOWS FOR OFFICIAL ENTIES [NOT INCLUDE SALES] 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50% 10

9219 OTHER ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES N.E.C. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

921901 Operating a dancing and disco hall. 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50% 10

921902 organising of artistic shows 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50% 10

9220 NEWS AGENCY ACTIVITIES. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30%

922001 PRESS OFFICE 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 30% 10

9231 LIBRARIES AND ARCHIVES ACTIVITIES. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35%

9232 MUSEUMS ACTIVITIES AND PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL SITES AND 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

9233 BOTANICAL AND ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS AND NATURE RESERVES 2 20% 30% 40% 50% 50%

9241 SPORTING ACTIVITIES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

924101 Skydive Simulator 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 30

924102 FOREIGNER CLUBS 2 20% 40% 50% 80% 80% 10

924103 ROLLER SKATING HALL. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 6

924104 HEALTH CLUB RELATED TO THE USE OF BATHROOMS 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 10

924105 MEN'S GYMNASIUM. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 10

924106 Training of diving 2 20% 20% 25% 25% 25% 10

924107 Swimming instruction and training. 2 20% 20% 25% 25% 25% 6

924108 SERVICES FOR COVERING REGIONAL SPORTS EVENTS. 2 10% 20% 25% 30% 35% 6

924109 Services for organisation and management of sports tournaments and camps 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35% 6

924110 Sports training 2 20% 20% 25% 25% 25% 10

924111 Building and managing golf course and related services 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35% 30

924112 BOWLING HALLS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 10

924113 Training in horsemanship and horse ridding 2 20% 20% 25% 25% 25% 10

924114 CULTURE CENTRES 2 20% 40% 50% 80% 80% 6

Activity Code


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20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

924115 Boxing sport club 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 6

924116 Maintaining sport projects and related services 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35% 6

924117 operation and management of tourism equestrian sports town 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35% 20

924118 Sports and recreational sports faciliies manaement,operation and lease 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35% 6

924119 Sports and sports games instruction 2 20% 20% 25% 25% 25% 10

924120 LADIES GYMNASIUM 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 10

9249 OTHER RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

924901 Swimming pools 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 6

924902 TOURIST FACILITY FOR HOLDING WEDDING RECEPTIONS AND BIRTHDAY PARTIES 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 20

924903 Marina Club or other commercial facility 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 100

924904 USE OF VICTORIAS -OWN BUSINESS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 6

924905 OTHER RECREATIONAL FACILITIES INCLUDE BILLIARDS, SNOOKER & BOWLING 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 6

924906 SWIMMING POOLS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 6

924907 Tourist resort. 9 0% 15% 15% 20% 25% 100

924908 RECREATIONAL GAMES FOR PUBLIC GARDENS (NOT INCLUDING FLIPPERS) 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 20

924909 HALL FOR WEDDING & BIRTHDAY PARTIES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 20

924910 FLIPPERS GAMES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 10

924911 HALL FOR ORDINARY CHILDREN'S GAMES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 6

924912 HALL FOR DOLPHIN & SEAL SHOWS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 6

924913 BILLIARD HALLS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 10

924914 SNOOKER HALLS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 10

924915 ICE SKATING HALLS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 20

924916 Hall for entertainment games and recreational facilities 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 10

924917 Recreational car race 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 10

924918 ORGANIZATION OF TOURIST CARNIVALS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 6

924919 STUDIO FOR AUDIO AND BROADCAST PRODUCTION. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 6

924920 MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF GAMES FOR OTHERS' ACCOUNT. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 6

924921 Management and operation of marina clubs boats. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 30

924922 Development of Manama tourist port project 2 20% 25% 30% 35% 35% 100

Activity Code


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20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

924923 OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF A LEISURE GAMES TOWN 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 30

924924 Office to Organization Laser Games Show 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 6

924925 MANAGING, OPERATING, OWNING, AND RENTING CAR RACETRACK 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 100

924926 HALL FOR ELECTRONIC GAMES [VIDEO GAMES] 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 6

924927 ORGANIZING FISHING AND WATER SPORT TORNAMENTS 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 6

924928 MANAGEMENT OFFICE FOR UNDER CONSTRUCTION TOURIST RESORT 2 0% 15% 15% 20% 25%

924929 Private Jetty Operator 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 100

924930 Reading stories for kids entertainment 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 10

9301 WASHING, CLEANING AND DYEING OF TEXTILE AND FUR PRODUCTS. 2 20% 20% 30% 40% 40%

930101 Automatic laundries. 3 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 20

930102 LOCAL IRONING BUSINESS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 6

930103 LAUNDRETTES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 10

930104 LAUNDRY DELIVERY SHOP (FOR AUTOMATIC LAUNDRIES). 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 6

930105 Office for providing laundry and pressing services. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 6

930106 Laundry and pressing 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 6

930107 Automatic laundries 3 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 10

930109 MENDING REPAIRING CLEANING & COLORRING THE CARPETS 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40% 6

930110 Aircraft Washing Services. 2 10% 15% 20% 20% 20% 20

9302 HAIRDRESSING AND OTHER BEAUTY TREATMENT. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

930201 LADIES HAIRDRESSING SALON - LARGE 3 0% 10% 15% 25% 25% 30

930202 LADIES HAIRDRESSING SALON - SMALL. 3 0% 10% 15% 25% 25% 6

930203 LADIES HAIRDRESSING AND BEAUTY CARE SALON. 3 0% 10% 15% 25% 25% 10

930204 HENNA PARLOUR. 2 0% 10% 15% 25% 25% 6

930205 FIXING ARTIFICIAL NAILS TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY QUALIFIED LADIES. 2 0% 10% 15% 25% 25% 6

930206 Mens barber and beauty shops using traditional methods 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25% 6

930207 BARBER SHOP - MEDIUM. 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25% 10

930208 GENT HAIR DRESSING & BEAUTY. 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25% 6

930209 Barber and hairdressing salon for children up to 8 years only 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25% 6

930210 HAIR REMOVER (FACE ONLY). 2 0% 10% 15% 25% 25% 6

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

930211 OPERATING HAIR CARE CENTRE WITHOUT USING DRUGS. 2 0% 10% 15% 25% 25% 10

930212 LADIES SALOON FOR HAIR PLANTING WITHOUT DRUGS. 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25% 6

930213 MEN MASSAGE 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25% 10

930214 LADIES MASSAGE 2 0% 10% 15% 25% 25% 10

930215 Ladies hair and beauty salon using the advanced technology 2 0% 10% 15% 25% 25% 10

930216 Ladies hair and beauty salon using traditional methods 2 0% 10% 15% 25% 25% 10

930217 MEN HEALTH BATH - 1ST CLASS - SUPERVISION AND RUNNING BY TRAINED MEN. 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25% 30

930218 MEN HEALTH BATH - 2ND CLASS - SUPERVISION AND RUNNING BY TRAINED MEN. 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25% 10

930219 MEN HEALTH SPA 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25% 6

930220 LADIES HEALTH BATH - FIRST CLASS SUPERVISION AND RUNNING BY TRAINED LADIES.

2 0% 10% 15% 25% 25% 30

930221 LADIES HEALTH BATH 2ND CLASS SUPERVISION AND RUNNING BY TRAINED LADIES

2 0% 10% 15% 25% 25% 20

930222 LADIES HEALTH SPA 2 0% 10% 15% 25% 25% 10

930223 HAIRCUT AND BEAUTY SALOON MANAGEMET (LADIES & GENTS) 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25% 6

930224 Mens barber and beauty shop using modern technology 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25% 10

9303 FUNERAL AND RELATED ACTIVITIES. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

9309 OTHER SERVICE ACTIVITIES N.E.C. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

930901 SPORTS SALOON, SLIMMING AND BEAUTY PARLOUR 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25% 20

930902 AEROBICS, SLIMMING AND BEAUTY CARE SALON. 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25% 20

930903 LADIES SPORTS AND SLIMMING SALON. 2 10% 20% 20% 25% 25% 10

930904 NURSE SERVICES OUTSIDE BAHRAIN 2 10% 20% 25% 25% 25% 6

930905 Mechanical massage using electrical chairs and bed. 2 10% 20% 25% 25% 25% 6

930906 Provide services of nursing care at home. 2 10% 20% 25% 25% 25% 10

930907 CENTRE FOR CARE TO FOOT AND ANKLE. 2 10% 20% 25% 25% 25% 10

930960 VALET CARS PARKING SERVICES 2 0% 15% 20% 25% 25% 10

9500 PRIVATE HOUSEHOLDS WITH EMPLOYED PERSONS. 2 20% 25% 30% 40% 40%

9900 EXTRA-TERRITORIAL ORGANIZATIONS AND BODIES. 2 20% 40% 50% 80% 80%

990001 REGIONAL CENTERS 2 20% 40% 50% 80% 80% 20

990002 ARABIC, INTERNATIONAL BODIES AND FOREIGN EMBASSIES 2 20% 40% 50% 80% 80% 20

Activity Code


10-19 Workers

20-99 Workers

100-499 Workers

500+ Workers

Max Visas Allowed

990003 NON PROFIT SOCIETIES AND ORGANIZATIONS 2 20% 40% 50% 80% 80% 6

9999 DEFAULT ACTIVITY ASSIGNED BY EMS 2 0% 15% 20% 20% 20%

9999 UNSPECIFIED ACTIVITY 2 0% 15% 20% 20% 20%

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