Egyptian Expat Arrested After Pinay Reports Assault in Kuwait
Kuwait – A Filipina expatriate in Kuwait was taken to the hospital after reporting that she had been assaulted inside her residence, while authorities later …
Kuwait Overstay Rules: Daily Fines Can Reach KD 2,000 — and End in Deportation
Overstaying in Kuwait is no small administrative slip. A missed renewal date in Kuwait can cost more than people expect. Visit-visa holders who stay beyond …
NAIA May Soon Scrap Routine Immigration Interviews Under DOTr’s E-Gate Plan
For OFWs flying home or returning to work abroad, one of NAIA’s biggest headaches could soon disappear: the long wait at immigration. Transportation Secretary Vince …
OFWs Injured Abroad Can Claim Up to PHP 100,000 From OWWA
An overseas Filipino worker who becomes disabled because of an accident abroad may claim cash assistance from the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), with payments …
Employers Not Allowed to Fire Domestic Workers Without Cause
Kuwait’s domestic workers have a separate law and it says an employer can’t dismiss a worker on a whim. Law No. 68 of 2015 allows …
Private Sector Workers Can Challenge Unfair Dismissal—and Claim Compensation
Private-sector workers in Kuwait cannot simply be fired without a lawful reason. Labour Law No. 6 of 2010 bars dismissal based on gender, race, religion, …
Kuwait Family Visa: Expat Workers Can Bring Spouse and Children—If They Meet These Rules
Foreign workers in Kuwait can bring their spouse and children under a family residence visa, but the requirements are strict. The commonly reported salary threshold …
Kuwait Employers Cannot Keep Your Passport—Except in One Case
Some employers in Kuwait still act as if a worker’s passport belongs to the company. It does not. Whether you are an OFW, another expatriate, …