Helpers in Bahrain

How much does it cost to recruit a housemaid in Bahrain?

Helpers on Domesta list themselves: you read their profiles, contact the ones you choose and agree the terms between you. Domesta itself never recruits, sponsors or employs anyone.

What you pay Domesta is a subscription that unlocks contact details, not a fee on the hire itself: every new household starts on the free plan, which reveals contact details for 3 helpers for 72 hours, and the paid plans are listed with their prices on the pricing page. A plan is a one-time purchase and does not renew on its own. The salary is agreed between you and the helper.

What are the entry conditions for domestic workers coming to Bahrain?

In Bahrain, entry conditions and work permits for domestic workers are set by the LMRA, which is the only official source for them. Domesta does not issue visas or permits and does not act as an intermediary for them.

For a helper already in Bahrain, hiring does not go through recruitment from abroad, and any step concerning their work permit or its transfer follows the rules of the LMRA.

Which offices are licensed to recruit domestic workers?

The list of licensed recruitment agencies in Bahrain is published by the LMRA, which licenses them. Domesta is not a recruitment agency, so you will not find it on that list.

Domesta is an online marketplace. Helpers list themselves, and households search, compare and contact them directly. Domesta itself never recruits, sponsors or employs anyone.

How much does it cost to hire a housemaid from abroad?

Domesta itself never recruits, sponsors or employs anyone, so it sets no price for hiring from abroad.

Every profile states the monthly salary the helper asks.

Is Domesta a recruitment agency?

No. Domesta is an online marketplace. Helpers list themselves, and households contact them directly. Domesta itself does not employ, recruit, sponsor, or guarantee a job or a hire.

How do I contact a helper on Domesta?

Create an account, then search and compare profiles. Every new household starts on a free plan that reveals contact details for 3 helpers for 72 hours; the paid plans reveal more, for longer. When you choose a helper who lists themselves, their contact details are shown and you message or call them directly. Or post a job, and helpers apply to you with their contact details.

Are the helpers on Domesta verified?

New helper profiles are approved before they appear in search. A helper who shares an ID gets a Verified ID badge once Domesta checks that it matches who they say they are, and you can filter by "Verified ID" or "Has references". Domesta does not vet helpers' qualifications or skills: evaluating, interviewing and checking references is the household's responsibility, and Domesta does not guarantee anyone.

What happens after I agree with a helper?

Salary, start date and duties are agreed between you and the helper directly. Anything to do with the work permit and its transfer follows the rules of the LMRA, and Domesta is not a party to it. You can close your job post the moment you have hired.