Kuwait plans new freelance residency permit for expatriates

Kuwait visas to cost between Rs 8600 and Rs 11,500. Pic/Globoprime

In a major reform push, Kuwait is preparing to roll out a new freelance residency permit that would allow expatriates to live and work independently without a traditional employer sponsor, as authorities move to curb visa trading and tighten labour market controls.

The scheme, expected to be introduced within the next two months, will carry an annual fee ranging between KD 750 (Rs 8600) and KD 1000 (Rs 11,500), to be paid directly to the government.

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