Gulf Recruitment · Kuwait
Recruitment Agency in Pakistan for Kuwait
Dar Ul Ayesha is a government-licensed overseas employment promoter (Licence No. OP&HRD/5147/RWP/2024) in Rawalpindi that recruits Pakistani workers for employers in Kuwait. We source candidates, trade-test them at our NAVTTC-registered test centre, prepare the paperwork both Kuwait and Pakistan require, and coordinate departure, so the people who land in Kuwait have the skills and documents their work permit says they have.
Kuwait recruitment at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Our licence | OP&HRD/5147/RWP/2024, Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment (BEOE). Verify it on the BEOE list of licensed OEPs |
| Visa route for private-sector workers | PAM work permit, then Ministry of Interior work entry visa, then Article 18 residence and Civil ID after arrival |
| Pre-departure medical | Wafid (formerly GAMCA) at a GCC-approved centre in Pakistan, with re-testing in Kuwait |
| Pakistan exit clearance | Protector of Emigrants registration with BEOE |
| Currency | Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) |
| Sectors we recruit for | Construction, electrical, mechanical, transport, healthcare support, housing and building maintenance |
| Office | 50-A/2, Satellite Town, near Brain Surgery Hospital, Iran Road, Rawalpindi. Mon to Sat, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (PKT) |
Is Kuwait hiring Pakistani workers in 2026?
Yes. Kuwait stopped issuing most visas to Pakistani passport holders in 2011 and resumed work, family, visit, tourist and commercial visas in May 2025. Pakistan's Ambassador to Kuwait said at the time that more than 93,000 Pakistanis live in Kuwait and announced plans to bring 1,200 Pakistani nurses into its healthcare sector.
Registrations have started to climb. According to BEOE figures, 6,590 Pakistanis registered for employment in Kuwait in 2025, up from 1,883 in 2024. That's roughly three and a half times the previous year, and Kuwait has received 199,275 registered Pakistani workers since 1971.
What this means for you as an employer: Pakistan has a large pool of Gulf-experienced tradesmen, but many local agencies haven't processed a Kuwait file in over a decade. Your first batch moves faster with an agency that already works to Kuwait's current steps, including PAM's profession checks and the 2025 exit permit rule.
How to hire workers from Pakistan for Kuwait, step by step
Hiring a Pakistani worker for Kuwait runs on two tracks at once. You, the Kuwaiti employer, secure the work permit and entry visa in Kuwait. We handle recruitment, testing, medicals and emigration clearance in Pakistan. Here is the order things happen in.
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You (Employer)Send your requirement
Share the trades, headcount, salary, contract length, accommodation and start date. The short manpower request form is enough to get a quotation.
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You + Dar Ul AyeshaIssue the demand letter and power of attorney
These authorise Dar Ul Ayesha to recruit on your behalf. They are attested in Kuwait and by the Community Welfare Wing of the Pakistan Embassy, after which BEOE grants recruitment permission. No Pakistani agency can legally recruit for you without that permission.
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Dar Ul AyeshaSourcing and shortlisting
We advertise against the BEOE permission, screen CVs and passports, and shortlist candidates whose experience matches your job description. You can interview in Rawalpindi or by video.
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Dar Ul AyeshaPractical trade testing
Shortlisted candidates are tested at our NAVTTC-registered trade test centre, using your criteria where you provide them. You see results before any permit is applied for, so you don’t pay permit fees for people who can’t do the job.
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You (Employer)Work permit and entry visa in Kuwait
You apply to the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) through the Ashal portal. Once the permit is approved, the Ministry of Interior issues the work entry visa. Make sure the profession on the permit matches the worker’s real qualification, because PAM now checks this closely.
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Dar Ul Ayesha + WorkerWafid medical in Pakistan
The worker takes the GCC pre-departure medical at an approved Wafid centre. Results are uploaded straight to the electronic platform, and reports stay valid for 60 days, so we book the medical to fit your visa date. Our medical mobilisation service handles scheduling.
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Dar Ul AyeshaDocument attestation
Kuwait isn’t a party to the Apostille Convention, so degrees and diplomas go through MOFA attestation in Pakistan and then the Kuwait Embassy in Islamabad whenever the profession requires them. See our visa and documentation service.
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Dar Ul Ayesha + WorkerProtector of Emigrants and briefing
We register the worker’s Foreign Service Agreement with BEOE’s Protector of Emigrants, which is mandatory for anyone leaving Pakistan on a work visa (emigration processing). The worker then attends our pre-departure briefing on Kuwaiti law, the job and their rights.
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Worker + EmployerTravel and arrival
After landing, the worker completes Kuwait’s medical re-test, fingerprinting and Article 18 residence, then receives a Civil ID.
Which Pakistani workers can we supply for Kuwait?
Our Kuwait recruitment covers the same six sectors we serve across the Gulf. The roles below reflect typical employer demand in Kuwait. They are not a list of current vacancies.
| Sector | Roles we recruit | Sector page |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | Masons, steel fixers, shuttering carpenters, painters, general labourers | Construction workers from Pakistan |
| Electrical | Building and industrial electricians, electrical helpers | Electrical manpower |
| Mechanical and MEP | Plumbers, pipe fitters, welders, AC technicians | Mechanical trades |
| Transport | Heavy drivers, light drivers, equipment operators | Drivers and operators |
| Healthcare | Healthcare support staff | Healthcare recruitment |
| Housing and maintenance | Building maintenance technicians and helpers | Housing and maintenance staff |
Hiring for a single trade? See our pages to hire heavy drivers from Pakistan, Pakistani electricians, steel fixers, masons, plumbers and AC technicians. For engineers, supervisors and other professional roles, our executive search service runs a separate shortlisting process.
How long does recruitment from Pakistan to Kuwait take?
Expect a few months from demand letter to worker on site, not a few weeks. Published guides estimate the Kuwait side alone, from work permit filing to Civil ID, at roughly 6 to 12 weeks, and around 14 weeks from job offer to Civil ID under good conditions. Pakistan-side sourcing, testing and Protector registration run alongside it.
| Stage | Who acts | Typical duration |
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| Demand letter, power of attorney, attestation, BEOE permission | EmployerDar Ul Ayesha | Depends on attestation turnaround in Kuwait |
| Sourcing, interviews, trade testing | Dar Ul Ayesha | Depends on trade and headcount; confirmed in writing after we review your demand |
| PAM work permit | Employer | Roughly 1 to 8 weeks, depending on sector and file quality |
| MOI work entry visa | Employer | A few working days after permit approval |
| Wafid medical, attestation, Protector registration | WorkerDar Ul Ayesha | Scheduled inside the 60-day medical validity window |
| Arrival medical, fingerprints, residence, Civil ID | EmployerWorker | Several weeks after arrival, in Kuwait |
Three things stall Kuwait files more often than anything else:
Who pays what when hiring from Pakistan for Kuwait?
Clear costs prevent disputes after arrival. Pakistan regulates exactly what a licensed agency may charge a worker, while Kuwait-side costs are set by the sponsor and the employment contract.
| Cost | Usually paid by | Notes |
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| PAM work permit, entry visa, residence and Civil ID fees | Employer (sponsor) | Kuwaiti government fees linked to the sponsor’s file |
| Air ticket, accommodation, transport, food | As stated in the contract | Write each one into the contract so the worker knows before signing |
| OEP service charge in Pakistan | Worker | Rs 15,000 maximum, deposited in a bank and released to the agency only after the worker joins the job |
| OPF welfare fund, State Life insurance, registration and OEC fees | Worker | Rs 4,000 + Rs 2,500 + Rs 500 + Rs 200. With the service charge, the official BEOE total is Rs 22,200 |
| Wafid medical | As agreed | Paid directly to the approved medical centre |
A licensed OEP can’t legally charge a worker anything beyond the prescribed service charge. If anyone asks a worker for a separate “visa fee” or “file charge” for a Kuwait job, treat it as a red flag.
Kuwait employment rules to know before you hire
Exit permit.
Since 1 July 2025, private-sector expatriates on Article 18 residence need an employer-approved exit permit through the Sahel app before travelling. Workers request it between 7 days and 24 hours before departure, and employers approve it in Sahel Business or Ashal.
Working hours.
Kuwait Labour Law No. 6 of 2010 caps work at 48 hours a week or 8 hours a day, except where the law allows otherwise. Hours drop to 36 a week during Ramadan.
Annual leave.
Workers get 30 days of paid annual leave once they complete six months’ service. Under Law No. 85 of 2017, weekends, public holidays and sick leave don’t count toward it.
End-of-service indemnity.
The same amendment requires the indemnity to be paid in full, without deducting the employer’s social security contributions.
Changing employers.
Article 18 workers can generally transfer after three years, or earlier with the current employer’s written consent after at least one year.
Medical screening.
Kuwait has formally implemented the GCC’s updated Wafid regulations, with pre-departure tests at approved centres and re-testing on arrival.
Why Kuwaiti employers work with Dar Ul Ayesha
The costly problems in overseas hiring rarely appear at interview. They show up in Kuwait: a “steel fixer” who can’t read a bar bending schedule, a permit rejected because a diploma doesn’t match the profession, or a worker who borrowed heavily to pay an unlicensed agent and starts the job already in debt. Each one means lost site days, a replacement cycle and, sometimes, a dispute with PAM.
Licensed and verifiable.
Our BEOE licence number appears on every page, and you can check how to verify a licensed OEP yourself.
Tested before the visa, not after arrival.
Practical trade tests at our own NAVTTC-registered centre in Rawalpindi, with results shared before you spend on permits.
Paperwork that matches the permit.
We check certificates, attestation and profession titles against your PAM application.
Legal fees only.
Workers pay only what the Emigration Rules allow, through the bank, with receipts. Workers who aren’t in debt to an agent are less likely to leave the job early.
One desk for the Gulf.
If you also hire for Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain or Oman, the same team handles it.
Recruiting for the Gulf for over 18 years.
From an office you can visit in Satellite Town, Rawalpindi.
Looking for a job in Kuwait? Read this first
We recruit only against BEOE-approved demands. Kuwait vacancies appear on our overseas jobs board once an employer’s permission is issued, and you can register your trade so we call you when a matching Kuwait job opens.
- Check any agency’s licence on the BEOE website before you pay anything.
- Don’t travel to Kuwait for work on a visit visa. You need a work entry visa and Protector registration.
- The legal agency service charge is Rs 15,000, paid through a bank. Anything above that is illegal. Our Protector and BEOE registration guide explains every fee.
- Book your medical only through the official Wafid system. Our Wafid (GAMCA) medical guide shows how.
Want us to call you when a matching Kuwait job opens?
Register your trade with us Browse the overseas jobs boardFrequently asked questions about recruitment from Pakistan for Kuwait
Is Kuwait issuing work visas to Pakistanis in 2026?
Yes. Kuwait resumed work visas for Pakistani citizens in May 2025, ending restrictions that began in 2011. Private-sector workers still need an employer-sponsored PAM work permit and a Ministry of Interior work entry visa before they travel.
What does a Kuwaiti company need to start hiring from Pakistan?
A valid company licence with work permit eligibility on PAM’s Ashal portal, a demand letter and power of attorney in favour of a licensed Pakistani OEP, and clear job details: trade, salary, benefits, contract length and start date.
How long does it take to hire workers from Pakistan for Kuwait?
Usually a few months from demand letter to arrival. Published guides put Kuwait’s permit-to-Civil-ID process at roughly 6 to 14 weeks, and Pakistan-side recruitment, testing and Protector registration run alongside it. We confirm a schedule in writing after reviewing your demand.
Who pays recruitment costs for Kuwait jobs from Pakistan?
The Kuwaiti sponsor pays permit, visa and residence fees. In Pakistan, a worker recruited through a licensed OEP pays regulated government fees plus a service charge capped at Rs 15,000, Rs 22,200 in total. Tickets, housing and transport follow the contract.
Do Pakistani workers need a medical test for Kuwait?
Yes. Workers take the Wafid (formerly GAMCA) medical at a GCC-approved centre in Pakistan before the visa is processed, and Kuwait re-tests them on arrival. Wafid reports are valid for 60 days.
Do workers in Kuwait need an exit permit to travel?
Yes. Since 1 July 2025, private-sector workers on Article 18 residence request an employer-approved exit permit through the Sahel app before each trip out of Kuwait.
Can you supply workers in bulk for Kuwaiti projects?
Yes. We handle multi-trade demands for project mobilisation. Share the trade mix, headcount and mobilisation date, and we will propose a phased batch schedule.
How can I verify that Dar Ul Ayesha is a licensed agency?
Search our licence number, OP&HRD/5147/RWP/2024, on BEOE’s list of licensed overseas employment promoters, or read our licence page for the issue date and verification steps.
