We update this page whenever a new decision is published. Newest first.
| Date | Change | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Standing midday outdoor work ban, 11:00–16:00, 1 June–31 August | Resolution 3/2026 |
| May 2026 | Early transfer allowed when the employer is at fault | Admin. Decision 680/2026 |
| 1 May–30 Jun 2026 | Temporary transfer window for restricted sectors (closed) | Resolution 2/2026 |
| 2026 | KD 150 fee to convert an eligible visit visa to residency | Decision 1091/2026 |
| 23 Dec 2025 | New residency rules and fees (KD 20/year for private-sector workers); expat health insurance KD 100/year | Resolution 2249/2025; Health Ministry decision |
| 1 Nov 2025 | Working hours must be registered on PAM's system | Resolution 15/2025 |
| 1 Jul 2025 | Exit permit on Sahel, approved by the employer | Circular 2/2025 |
| 7 May 2025 | Job title and qualification changes suspended | Circular 1/2025 |
| Dec 2024 | 60+ fee cancelled; SME transfer easing (KD 300) | Resolution 12/2024 |
| 3 Nov 2024 | Government-contract workers can move to the private sector (KD 350) | Resolution 8/2024 |
| 20 Oct 2024 | Government → private transfer allowed | Resolution 11/2024 |
| 2023 | Kuwaitization units for government contracts | Cabinet Res. 1179/2023 |
| 2021 | Transfer with consent after 1 year | Admin. Decision 375/2021 |
| 2021 | Anti-discrimination and anti-harassment rules | Resolution 177/2021 |
| Jun 2017 | Annual leave after 6 months; 30 working days; no social security deduction from end of service | Law 85/2017 |
| 2017 | Private-sector minimum wage KD 75 | Ministerial Order 14/2017 |
| 2016 | Higher penalties (KD 2,000–10,000); 1% monthly fine on late wages | Law 32/2016 |
| 2015 | Domestic Labour Law | Law 68/2015 |
On the table (not law yet)
- Raising annual leave to 35 days.
- A minimum wage for Kuwaitis in the private sector.
We will add these only when they are officially published.