male packing staff required in kuwait

As per the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM), the minimum approved salary for unskilled packing workers in the private sector is 250 KWD per month as of January 2026. This includes basic provisions for accommodation valued at 50 KWD equivalent and overtime pay at 1.25 times the hourly rate of 1.56 KWD. Contracts below this are rejected during PAM approval.

Non-GCC nationals require a employer-sponsored Article 18 work visa processed through PAM and approved by the Ministry of Interior, valid for 3 years as of 2026. The employer pays a work permit fee of 15 KWD and visa stamping fee of 10 KWD per worker. Applicants must pass a medical exam costing 25 KWD at approved centers.

No formal education or experience is required for unskilled packing roles per PAM guidelines effective 2026; candidates must be aged 21-60 with a valid passport. A clean criminal record verified by home country police certificate is mandatory. Basic physical fitness for lifting up to 25 kg is assessed during medical screening.

Required documents include a valid passport copy valid for 6+ months, 4 passport photos, attested high school certificate (if any), medical fitness report, and employment contract approved by PAM as of 2026. The employer submits these via the PAM online portal within 3 days of hiring. Processing takes 5-7 working days.