Request permission for retrieval of the original nationality

Service description:

This service is offered to those who have attained the Bahraini citizenship and would like to re-obtain their original citizenship.

Prerequisites required for obtaining this service:

·         An applicant must attend in person or apply through their appointed legal representative.

·         The application must be submitted at the NPRA.

·         Minors who have received permission or approval prior to the age of 18 will be granted a period of one year from the date of their 18^th birthday to complete the necessary adjustments in accordance with the established procedures.

·          Provide all the required documents along with the completed application form.

Required documents for the application:

·         A letter addressed to H.E. the Minister of Interior stating the type of request and the reasons for such a request.

·         Original and copy of the Bahraini and foreign passport(s) if available, of the applicant and relevant family members included within the application.

·         Original and copy of the CPR(s) for the applicant and his relevant family members if they are included within the application.

·         Original and copy of the birth certificate(s) for the applicant and his relevant family members if they are included within the request.

·         Original and copy of the Bahraini marriage certificate. In the event of submitting a foreign marriage certificate, it must be notarized by the concerned authorities in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

·         A newly issued employment certificate of the applicant and any locally employed relevant family members if they are included within the request.

Procedures:

• Submit the request to Nationality Directorate office at security services building which is loacted in muharraq.
• Complete the relevant service application form, along with attaching all the required supporting documents.
• Proceed to the designated employee to process your request.

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