The Ministry has extended the scope of the term "family" relative to the distribution of visas amongst family members of foreign workers in the Kingdom, to now include "spouse, children or parents."
Interior Minister Order No. 8 amended decree No. 121 of 2007 to increase the monthly salary required for foreigners to request entry visas and resident permits for family members from 250 Bahraini dinars (approximately $660 at August 2019 exchange rates) to 400 Bahraini dinars.
Resolution No. 1 imposes new fees for applications submitted to the Labour Market Regulatory Authority regarding issues, to renew or cancel work permits, to register notifications of absence from work, to increase the number of work permits, and apply for residence and entry permits for family members.