Bahrain: Employers Can Pay Government Fees with Debit Cards

Analysis

The Labour Market Regulatory Authority has announced that employers can now pay Government fees online using debit cards.

Currently, the following payment channels are available to employers in Bahrain:

• Credit or debit card via the Expat Management System;

• Cheque via mail;

• Cash or cheque submitted to an approved bank.

What This Means for Employers and Foreign Nationals

Employers should benefit from an additional channel to pay Government fees.