Work Permits Bahrain allows foreign workers to take up additional employment Three month assignments permitted within same employer or separately, if Bahrainisation quotas are met iStock.com/Aoraee Image Izzy Wood Senior Reporter Tuesday 13 October 2026 Foreign workers in Bahrain can now take a temporary assignment with another employer for up to 90 days, under new rules intended to give businesses more flexibility in meeting short-term staffing n Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Work Permits South Africa weighs quotas for foreign workers Recruitment Bahrain’s local hiring push raises pressure on employers Recruitment Bahrain digitises recruitment services as foreign worker costs rise Work Permits Bahrain introduces six-month work permits amid visa restrictions