Kuwait lifts ban on work and entry visas for Philippine nationals

Kuwait has lifted a year-long ban on all types of visas for Philippine nationals. The decision also permits the recruitment of Filipino domestic workers who have previously worked abroad and have experience.

The decision was announced following a bilateral meeting between Kuwait’s deputy premier,



defense and interior minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah, and Philippine deputy minister of migrant labour Bernard Olalia.

During the meeting, the two sides agreed to establish a joint technical working committee to address employment-related issues and other concerns that may arise in the future.