Expats Reveal Paying Up to 2,000 Dinars for Jobs in Kuwait

Expatriates detained for residency violations in Kuwait have confessed to paying large sums of up to 2,000 Dinars to secure job placements within the country. The revelation occurred following the apprehension of over 5,500 individuals by Kuwaiti authorities between January and October this year, marking a significant crackdown on residency and labor law violations.

According to sources from the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM), among those arrested, a considerable number admitted to engaging in financial transactions with business owners to secure employment, with payments ranging between 1,500 and 2,000 Dinars. The detainees included various types of visas, such as workers on Article 18 and Article 20 visas in private and domestic sectors, along with government sector employees under family visas (Article 17).

These disclosures highlight a concerning trend where individuals resort to paying huge amounts to secure jobs in Kuwait, despite the legal and regulatory frameworks governing foreign labor. Kuwaiti authorities continue their severe enforcement measures, emphasizing the need for compliance with established laws to curb residency violations and ensure fair labor practices within the country.