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The identity card validity period is 5 years from the date of issue and 10 years for those above 70 years old.
The identity card validity period is not related to the validity of any other cards or documents such as passport or driving license, each card/document has its own expiry date, which are not related to each other. Although passport has to be valid at the time of renewing the identity card or applying for a replacement for a lost/damaged one.

Bahrainis:
First issuance of identity card: BD 2
Renewal of identity card: BD 2
Renewal of identity card if the owner of the identity card is 60 years or above: BD 1
Replacement for lost identity card: BD 4
Replacement for lost identity card if the owner of the identity card is 60 years or above: BD 2
Chip details update: BD 1
Non-Bahrainis:
First issuance of identity card for children below 4 years: BD 10
Domestic Workers
First issuance of the ID card for those who hold a work permit issued before the implementation of the new domestic worker permit system: BD 10
First issuance of the ID card for those who hold a work permit issued with the implementation of new domestic worker permit system: Free
Renewal or replacement of lost ID card (If both the sponsor and the working permit are changed): Free of charge
Renewal or replacement of lost ID card (If work permit is changed only): Free of charge
Renewal or replacement of lost ID card (If the sponsor and the work permit are not changed): BD 10
First issuance of identity card for employees registered in LMRA : Free
Renewal of identity card: BD 10
Replacement for lost identity card: BD 10
Chip details update: BD 1
Fast Track Lounge:In addition to the above, BD 10 is added as Fast-Track charges.

View the Identity Card Centers Working Hours.

It will be compulsory to update the address of any one holding an electricity account on the address of the account. Head of households are required to update the address of all of their family members or domestic workers and are kindly requested to bring their identity card at the time of the update.
If the person would like to update the address to an address that does not belong to him/her, it will require the attendance of the owner to sign no objection approval to add him/her on the desired address.
If a person is renting a property but not owning an electricity account, it is required to bring a statement from the area’s municipality to update his/her address information.
Non-Bahrainis under LMRA can update their address through LMRA e-service.
In case the person owns multiple bills, he/she can choose to update the address to any of them on the condition of having full ownership of the property.
If having an Eskan housing, it is compulsory to register on the same property.

What are the features of the new ID card?
Compatible with the latest technologies and in line with the international high-standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
Advanced features utilizing the latest technologies in security to ensure the protection of the users data.
Enhanced look and feel, content of the chip as well as durable material used in producing the card and its resistance to damage.
Includes disability card.
Is there any additional charge for issuing the new Identity Card?

No additional charges, the new ID card is issued in accordance with the legally approved fees.

Do we have to renew our valid ID card with the new one?

No need to renew the current ID card, as it is recognized in all government transactions until their expiration date.

Is the new Identity card for all citizens and residents?

The new ID Card is issued to all citizens and Non-Bahrainis residents.

Is there a special specification for the image used in the new ID card?

Yes, below are main specifications:

The applicant photo must be in grey color background i.e. RED GREEN BLUE (RGB 168,168,168).
The applicant photo must be recent and not more than 6-months old.
The applicant photo must show the whole head and top of your shoulders.
The face must take up 70–80% of the photograph.

Please view Photo Guidelines for more details..

Why is the icon of driving license removed from the new Identity Card?

The ID card (whether the present or former version) does not replace the driving license. Especially certain procedures which require in certain circumstance to withdraw the license when committing traffic violations – which is not applied on procedures related to identity cards as they are official documents which cannot be confiscated without a legal act.

Can I travel with a valid identity card while my passport is expired?

No, you can’t use your valid identity card as a travel document to GCC countries if your passport is expired.

I am travelling tonight and I need to renew my identity card, but I do not have the time to book an appointment or use an online services, what shall I do?

For such cases, iGA is providing a Fast-track Lounge for those who do not wish to wait. The fast-track lounge is providing services similar to Bahrain.bh and counters with an additional BD 10 fast track charges. For example, ID card renewal fees for Bahrainis is BD 2 therefore BD 2 plus fast track charges will be BD 12.

Is it required to bring any supporting documents when visiting information update?

Electricity & Water Authority (EWA), Social Insurance Organization (SIO), Nationality, Passport & Residence Affairs (NPRA) and Ministry Of Industry & Commerce (MOIC) are linked with the Identity Card Centers, hence information related to these entities are visible, and it will not be required to submit any supporting documents. The information update staff will require further documents at the time of the visit if needed. Yet, in cases where the person is not an owner of an electricity account and renting a property, it will be require providing a statement from the areas municipality to update the address to this property or the attendance of the electricity account holder to sign a no objection letter to him/her for this address. In all cases, Physical attendance is required.

Can anyone use the fast track lounge?

Yes, the fast track lounge is available for all categories.