New release: Stories of Origin E-book and Paperback
July 16, 2018
Stories of Origin: The Invisible Lives of Migrants in the Gulf is now available as a book. All proceeds will go to the MRRORS.org platform and its advocacy efforts.
Kuwait
Latest articles
Chathaba: The Accusation Against Every Domestic Worker
March 30, 2018
Philippines takes extreme measures, as Kuwait continues to mismanage workers’ rights
March 6, 2018
The Philippines’ blanket ban might lead to more irregular migration, but the country has few options available as Kuwait fails its large migrant workforce.
Kuwait Extends Amnesty for Illegal Residents: Way Out or Impasse?
March 5, 2018
Kuwait continues to use the amnesty to push irregular workers out of the country, circumventing just resolutions to the problems these migrants face. The majority of workers enter the country legally but are often forced into irregularity due to unfair employment practices.
Kuwait declares amnesty; fails to solve problem of non-payment
January 24, 2018
Despite ongoing contracts, many Kharafi employees work without pay
January 24, 2018
Others are stranded, unable to work on expired visas. Thousands of Kharafi workers are owed months of back pay.
Latest In Brief
March 24, 2026
Kuwait freelancer's visa
Kuwait plans to introduce a ‘freelancers’ visa category, according to local media. The visa was supposed to launch by mid-April 2026. However, given the ongoing conflict and the extent to which Kuwait has been impacted, the timeline may change.
March 18, 2025
Kuwait Opens Its First Shelter for Male Migrants
Kuwait’s Public Authority for Manpower has recently opened the country’s first shelter for male migrants. According to authorities, the facility will provide essential services, including legal support and healthcare, to male migrant workers in both the domestic and private sectors.
March 10, 2025
Kuwait to Digitise Labour Complaints and Ban Companies That Violate Work Permit Regulations from Issuing New Ones
Kuwait’s Public Authority for Manpower has announced plans to fully digitize labour complaints in the private sector, eliminating in-person visits except for hearings. A new Ministerial Order also bans companies violating work permit rules from hiring new workers.
December 31, 2024
Kuwait Waives Permit Fees for Migrants Over 60 Without Degrees and Eases Job Transfers
Kuwait recently issued a decision to revoke Article 1 of the Public Authority for Manpower Decision No. 294 of 2023, which required migrants aged over 60 and without a university degree to pay an additional annual fee of KD 250 (US$810) and obtain private health insurance.
August 5, 2024
Kuwait Drops University Degree Requirement for Family Visa Sponsorship
Kuwait’s Interior Ministry has recently revised its family visa sponsorship regulations, removing the requirement for migrants to have a university degree to sponsor their spouses and children.