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Kuwait Mandates Exit Permits for Expat Workers Starting 2025

6/11/2025

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Starting July 1, 2025, expatriate workers in Kuwait's private sector will need an exit permit from their employers before traveling abroad. This new regulation seeks to strengthen labor oversight and safeguard workers' rights, ensuring that all departures are authorized. Requests can be conveniently submitted through the SAHEL APP or the Public Authority of Manpower website.

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Starting July 1, 2025, expatriate workers in Kuwait's private sector will need an exit permit from their employers before traveling abroad. This new regulation seeks to strengthen labor oversight and safeguard workers' rights, ensuring that all departures are authorized. Requests can be conveniently submitted through the SAHEL APP or the Public Authority of Manpower website.