Official contact guide
LMRA Contact Number Bahrain: Phone, Hours, Email and Branches
By Gaurav Agarwal · Checked 5 October 2026
The main LMRA contact number is +973 17506055. For expatriate work-permit enquiries, call +973 17103103. LMRA lists working hours as 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Worker grievances and human-trafficking reports use the 995 hotline.
01Choose the right LMRA contact
| Your question | Official contact |
|---|---|
| General LMRA service question | +973 17506055 |
| Expatriate work permit or related transaction | +973 17103103 or [email protected] |
| Worker grievance or human-trafficking concern | 995 or [email protected] |
| Refund or payment-channel question | [email protected] |
| Wage Protection System | [email protected] |
Use the team that matches the problem. A general call-centre agent may redirect a case that belongs to Expatriate Services, Wage Protection, Labour Inspection or another directorate.
02LMRA phone numbers, hours and address
- Call Centre: +973 17506055
- Expatriate Services: +973 17103103
- National Human Trafficking Hotline: 995
- Working hours: 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
- Main address: Jawaher Building 603, Road 1011, Block 410, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
- Postal address: P.O. Box 18333, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
The visible official page also labels Executive Services with the main Call Centre number. For an executive-service request, use the email listed in the directorate table so the request reaches that team.
03Use the Virtual Service Centre
LMRA lists a Virtual Service Centre for remote assistance. Use the official Virtual Service Centre page, call the main line, or email [email protected].
If your task is a status lookup rather than a support request, use the LMRA visa check and Express Services guide. Employers who need EMS access can use the LMRA login guide.
04Email the correct LMRA team
| Team | Use it for | |
|---|---|---|
| Client Services | Front-desk enquiries | [email protected] |
| Expatriate Services | Work permits and related transactions | [email protected] |
| Labour Inspection | Illegal-worker reports and inspection procedures | [email protected] |
| Financial Resources | Refunds and payment channels | [email protected] |
| Wage Protection | Wages and wage follow-up | [email protected] |
| Protection Grievances | Expat-worker complaints and grievances | [email protected] |
Do not email passwords, one-time codes or complete identity-document images unless an official LMRA officer asks for a specific document through an official channel.
05LMRA branches and appointments
The contact page lists three service locations:
- LMRA Main Office, Sanabis
- Al Muharraq, Seef Mall
- Northern Sehla
Check whether your transaction needs a booking before travelling. The LMRA appointment guide explains how to select a branch, book a visit and check an existing appointment.
06Prepare your enquiry before you call or email
- Write the exact service name, such as work-permit status, renewal, cancellation, transfer, wage protection or refund.
- Keep the application reference or transaction number available if one exists.
- For a work-permit question, know whether the worker is in the commercial sector or domestic-worker category.
- Describe the error message exactly and note when it appeared.
- Use official contact channels and keep any case reference provided.
For application fees and monthly employer charges, see the LMRA fees guide. For a new permit application, use the LMRA work-permit guide.
07Common questions
What is the LMRA contact number in Bahrain?
The main Call Centre number is +973 17506055. LMRA separately lists +973 17103103 for Expatriate Services.
What time does LMRA open?
The official contact page lists working hours from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Check the live page before visiting on a public holiday.
Where should a worker send a grievance?
LMRA lists the 995 hotline and [email protected] for expatriate-worker complaints and grievances.
Can I check a permit by phone?
You can ask LMRA for help, but the official online employee-data lookup is the fastest public route for permit status and validity.
Which email handles work-permit questions?
LMRA lists [email protected] for expatriate work-permit enquiries and related transactions.
Where did these details come from?
Every contact in this guide comes from the official LMRA Contact Us page, checked on 5 October 2026. The official page itself displays a last-update date of 14 October 2025.