Kuwait to Resume Issuing Work Permits Based on Business Needs
Kuwait: Kuwait’s Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) is expected to restart issuing work permits in June under new regulations. The aim is to improve the labor market and address the issue of a skewed demographic.
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Key Points:
- Work permit issuance to resume in June.
- Employers can hire foreign workers based on their specific needs.
- No mandatory transfer of residency permits from local workers.
- Workers can switch employers within 3 years with sponsor approval (fee applies).
- Certain sectors exempt from new regulations (public sector, healthcare, education, etc.).
This change is expected to reduce the cost of hiring foreign workers and address labor shortages in specific industries. It will also help curb visa trafficking practices, reported Arab Times.
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