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Domestic workers law regarding completion of contract

Amanfo

Please my sister is working ua house help in Bahrain and she want to change work after her two years contact.

But her employer is treating her that they will not allowed her to work here after her contact but they will buy return ticket for her to go out of Bahrain.

Please it lawful in Bahrain to do that?

And they will need 5000BD from her new employer before she can be released.

Please advise.

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logicalindian

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=1028718, it's better she leaves Bahrain and then her new employer can apply for a new visa

yunatamina

@logicalindian

hi i have the same situation so i decided to call lmra and asked for some advises,they told me u am eligible to have a new employer and job.there’s nothing to be paid on.and in case my employer would not give me release they told me better to come lmra office personally to help me

XTang

Since last few years, domestic employee visas have moved to LMRA.  Nothing has to be paid - I think her employer is confused as when you issue housemaid visa, you have to deposit 500 BD with LMRA.  Once she is off their visa, it will be refunded to them by LMRA.   I think they don't know that and as such, are asking another employer to refund them.  In any case, you need to approach LMRA to file a complaint.

yunatamina

@XTang thank u for that information maybe a lot of employers doesnt even know that,i dont think that even the agencies are discussing things about it.

Joy Lovely

Hello, good day! Ma'am/ Sir.


I am now working in Bahrain as a housemaid. How can I get realease from my employer? I want to work outside and I want to apply flexi permit. Pls give me advise, respect my post. Thank you!

XTang

You have to resign with employer consent.   There is no flexi permit anymore.  It has been replaced by a worker registration system - you can check eligibility online at lmra website but I don't think you will be eligible.

ZL ZL

Hi. Can I ask? It's ok if I already finished my 2yrs contract and extend here but they don't give me anything to sign it for extension or renewal.

I want to resign and find a job outside. Is it ok?

logicalindian

You need your employer's consent.

https://www.lmra.gov.bh/en/page/show/224