The Flexi Permit (also called the Flexi Visa) was a self-sponsorship work permit introduced by Bahrain's Labour Market Regulatory Authority. It allowed eligible expatriate workers, typically those who had become irregular or whose sponsor relationship had ended, to remain in Bahrain and work for multiple employers on a part-time or flexible basis without a single kafeel.
The LMRA stopped issuing new Flexi Permits in 2022 and directed applicants toward replacement arrangements, while existing holders were allowed to continue or transition under the rules in force at the time. Because the scheme has been wound down, anyone researching it today should treat the original Flexi Permit as largely a legacy programme and check the LMRA for the current self-sponsorship or alternative options.
Holders generally paid monthly fees that covered the work permit and were responsible for their own health and social-insurance contributions. Exact eligibility and any successor schemes are set by the LMRA and have changed over time, so current rules should be verified directly.