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Kuwait reminds employers to utilize visa transfers
Key takeaways
- The measure, which came into effect on May 1, 2026, and will remain valid till June 30, 2026.
- The authority stressed that all transfer requests require the approval of the original employer and that the decision is a temporary exception rather than a permanent change in labour policy.
- Applications must be submitted through the Ashal Portal, where employers can file transfer requests for workers under their sponsorship.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize The Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) of Kuwait has reminded employers and workers to avail the temporary labour transfer grace period that allows employees in certain restricted sectors to move to other sectors under specific situations.
The measure, which came into effect on May 1, 2026, and will remain valid till June 30, 2026.
According to the Public Authority for Manpower of Kuwait, the decision was made aiming at regulating the labour market, responding to changing economic needs, and providing greater flexibility while maintaining stable employment relations.
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