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Kuwait makes important announcement on expat visa transfer
Key takeaways
- Kuwait has announced a temporary policy allowing certain expatriate workers to transfer visas between employers.
- The decision stems from a commitment to continuously regulate the labor market and adopt practical solutions that take into account the interests of all parties and align with current regional circumstances.
- Rabab Al- Osaimi has said that the initiative reflects efforts to strike a balance between the interests of employers and employees, while ensuring stability in the labour market.
Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.
Kuwait has announced a temporary policy allowing certain expatriate workers to transfer visas between employers.
The decision stems from a commitment to continuously regulate the labor market and adopt practical solutions that take into account the interests of all parties and align with current regional circumstances.
The decision No. 2/2026, issued by First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister of Kuwait, Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef, chairman of the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM), will come into effect at the start of May 2026 and run until the end of June 2026.
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