Kuwait launches English language exit permit feature on Sahel app for private sector expats
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Key FactsKuwait Introduces Mandatory Exit Permits for Expats
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: arabtimesonline.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: arabtimesonline.com
- From July 1, all expatriates working in Kuwait’s private sector must secure an official exit permit from their employer before traveling abroad.
- The system aims to prevent contractual breaches and ensure workers settle outstanding financial or legal responsibilities prior to departure.
- Exit permits are applied for electronically via the Sahel mobile app or Ashal portal, with automatic verification of the employer-employee link.
- The digital platform operates 24/7 to expedite approvals, while emergencies can be handled in person at manpower authority offices.
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