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As per the Public Authority for Manpower, the minimum salary for skilled plumbers to obtain a work permit is 325 KWD per month as of January 2026. Contracts below this amount are rejected during approval. Overtime pay is 1.25 times the hourly rate for hours exceeding 8 per day.

Foreign plumbers need a sponsor to apply for a work visa through PAM, including a job offer contract, medical fitness certificate, and police clearance valid for 6 months. The visa processing fee is 10 KWD, and approval takes 5-10 working days after document submission. Residence permit must be stamped within 3 months of arrival.

Plumbers must have at least 2 years of verified experience or a vocational diploma in plumbing from an accredited institute, attested by the issuing country's ministry. PAM requires skill test attestation for non-degree holders. Fresh graduates need 1 year supervised experience.

Required documents include passport copy valid for 6 months, 4 passport photos, attested experience certificate, medical report from approved clinic costing 25 KWD, and sponsor's commercial license. Submit via PAM online portal with 5 KWD fee. Processing completes in 7 days if complete.