NPRA launches online services

TDT | Manama

The Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) has announced the launch of a host of online services for the public through a communication system on its website www. npra.gov.bh. The facility aims to speed up the processing of applications within the required quality.

A contact centre was also allocated to answer inquiries and provide back-up for the e-services. It highlighted that, from Sunday, the system would be operational, while applicants will not be received at the headquarters or other services centres for their health and safety. The system includes essential services related to issuing, extending and cancelling visas, local transfer, issuing and cancelling resident permits, self-sponsorship licences and the grace period. The resident permit sticker would be fixed while travelling via the airport.

The system also includes the issuing of Bahraini passports for the first time and replacement of lost or damaged passports. Passports can be received through the Isa Town Services Centre. The NPRA called upon clients to learn about the conditions and required documents to process their applications before submitting them through its website or by calling 17399764.