2023-12-05 20:56:18
Kuwait Implements Restrictions on Visa Transfers for Foreigners
Kuwait City: The Public Authority for Manpower in Kuwait has issued a new decision restricting the transfer of visas from the government sector to the private sector for foreigners. This move aims to make the indigenization process more efficient in the government-private employment sector.
Local media reported on the new decision, highlighting that the restrictions are part of the government’s efforts to prioritize the employment of local citizens in the private sector. However, the authorities have exempted three specific groups from this new regulation.
The exemptions apply to foreigners married to local women, Palestinian citizens with valid documents, and foreigners with university degrees under the age of 60. Nonetheless, the authorities have emphasized that the applications of these individuals will still be subject to certain conditions.
This decision comes as part of Kuwait’s ongoing efforts to promote the local workforce and reduce reliance on foreign labor in the private sector. The government has been implementing various strategies to achieve this goal, including incentivizing the hiring of Kuwaiti nationals and imposing regulations on foreign workers.
It remains to be seen how this new visa transfer restriction will impact the labor market in Kuwait and whether it will effectively contribute to the indigenization process in the government-private employment sector.
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