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KUWAIT CITY, June 28: Kuwait has officially introduced the English-language version of its digital exit permit service on the Sahel mobile application, as part of ongoing efforts to streamline labor mobility and enhance government oversight. Starting July 1, 2025, all expatriate employees working in the private sector must obtain an employer-approved exit permit through the Sahel app before leaving the country.

The new system applies to holders of Article 18 visas. To initiate the process, users must log in to the Sahel app, navigate to the Services section, and select the Public Authority of Manpower (PAM). Within this section, a link to “Expatriate Workers Services” is provided, choose Exit Permit allowing users to input their intended departure and return dates, and submit the request. Kindly note exit permits have to be applied between 7 days to 24 hrs before departure.

Exit permits have to be applied between 7 days to 24 hrs before departure

Once the employer (sponsor) approves the application, a notification will appear in the app. A downloadable and printable version of the approved permit will then be made available to the employee.