KUWAIT CITY, July 6: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense and Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousuf Al-Sabah issued a decision regulating the transfer of domestic workers (Visa 20) to the private sector (Visa 18).

According to the text of the decision:

Article One:

• Domestic workers are eligible for transfer to the private sector under the following conditions:

1. Approval from the current employer under whom the domestic worker is registered.
2. The domestic worker must have resided with the current employer for a minimum of one year.
3. A transfer fee of 50 dinars is applicable, along with an additional fee of 10 dinars for each year of service.

Article Two:

• Clause No. 9 of Article One in Ministerial Resolution No. 57/A of 2016 is temporarily suspended.
• Article No. 10 of Administrative Resolution No. 842 of 2015 is also suspended for the duration of the validity of this resolution.

Article Three:

• The decision takes effect from July 14, 2024, until September 12, 2024, and will be published in the Official Gazette. Authorities concerned are instructed to enforce its provisions accordingly.

This new regulation marks a significant step in regulating the movement of domestic workers within Kuwait, aiming to streamline processes while ensuring compliance with legal frameworks.

By Fares Al-Abdan
Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff and Agencies