Residency Permit - Work

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Kuwait

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Cost of Living

Expats

Talent Migration

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Work Visas are 'Iqamas' granted to public and private sector employees. On accepting an employment offer, the procedure to obtain Kuwait Residence Visa on a Work Visa begins.

Application Procedure:

The employment offer is made and accepted.
The sponsor applies for the work permit at the MSA&L (Ministry of Social Affairs & Labour)
Private sector employers obtain an NOC (No Objection Certificate) from the Criminal Investigation Department.
On receipt of the work permit from the MSA&L the employer sends a copy to the employee in his country of origin. This copy is then to be submitted to the Kuwaiti Embassy for endorsement, after which an entry visa is applied for.
On arriving/returning to Kuwait the employee is obliged to undergo further medical tests which comprise a chest x-ray and blood tests for HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Hepatitis (B&C), Typhoid and Malaria. If any person is found to be carrying any of the above diseases they are immediately deported.
Fingerprinting and security clearance is mandatory for all expatriates arriving in Kuwait.
Application for the residence permit is to be made at the Immigration & Passport Department in Shuwaikh. A maximum period of five years will be granted at a cost of KD10 per year.

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Duration

up to 60 months

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Fees

up to $200 (approx.)

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Processing time

up to 8 weeks

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COMPLEXITY

Medium

What are eligibility requirements for the Residency Permit - Work?

6 Eligibility Requirements

You must have a valid passport with min. two years validity from time of arrival.
You must have a valid employment offer.
If employee of private sector, you must obtain an NOC (No Objection Certificate) from the Criminal Investigation Department and a character certificate (if required).
You must be of good health and willing to undergo further medical tests like chest X-Ray, blood test for HIV/AIDS, etc. upon arrival.
You must enter Kuwait on a valid entry permit in order to apply for the work residence permit.
Additional requirements may be present depending on your nationality.

Which documents do I need to apply for the Residency Permit - Work?

9 Document Required

Valid passport with a minimum of 2 years prior to expiration date.
One completed current visa application form as issued by Kuwait Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
One passport-size photo.
HIV test (AIDS test) results copy.
Health Certificate: Obtained from the local doctor certifying that the patient is in good health and free from contagious diseases. Lab test results for the following: hepatitis B & C, malaria, filariasis, syphilis and chest X-ray for tuberculosis.
NOC and character certificate obtained from the Criminal Investigation Department.
The copy of entry permit on basis of work.
Fingerprint and Security clearance certificates.
Additional documents may be requested on case basis.

Talent Migration data for Kuwait

Talent gain & drain map of 2015-2019 data. Sourced from World Bank Digital Development Data.

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