Human Rights Kuwait majorly restricts expat worker mobility New exit permit requirement raises alarm over migrant rights iStock.com/cherokeejones Image Izzy Wood Reporter Thursday 19 June 2025 Migrant workers in Kuwait will be required to obtain their employer’s permission before exiting the country, according to a new directive from the Ministry of Interior. Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Compliance Kuwait introduces auto credential checks amid immigration overhaul Employment Law A decade on, are Qatar’s labour reforms beginning to pay off? Work Permits Saudi Arabia launches grace period for absentee workers Work Permits Bahrain introduces six-month work permits amid visa restrictions