Kuwait•AsiaDomestic Worker Visa (Article 20)
At a Glance
Processing Time
28-56 days
Application Fee
150 KWD
Stay Duration
Duration of employment
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Residency permit for foreign domestic workers employed in private homes. Limited to ages 21-60. Requires employer (Kuwaiti sponsor) approval. Valid for duration of employment.
Article 20 specifically governs domestic worker visas. Applicants must be from approved nationalities and within the age range 21-60. The worker is bound to work only for the sponsoring family in the agreed capacity.
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Requirements
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
6+ months validity
Passport photos
4x4cm recent photos
Employment contract
Signed domestic work employment agreement
Medical certificate
Health clearance and test results
Criminal record certificate
Clean criminal history
Educational documents
Basic school certificates
OptionalSponsor Documents
Employer civil ID
Kuwaiti civil identification
Employment contract
Signed agreement from employer side
Residence permit
Copy of sponsor's residency permit
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Advantages
- Access to domestic employment
- Clear employment terms
- Health insurance provided
- Legal employment relationship
- End-of-service benefits
Considerations
- Age restrictions (21-60 only)
- Limited to approved nationalities
- Single employer binding
- No work outside domestic service
- Cannot sponsor dependents
- Limited mobility in job market
Application Process
Job offer from Kuwaiti family
Valid domestic work employment offer
Obtain approval
From approved nationality list for Visa 20
Medical examination
Health clearance
Employer applies
Kuwaiti sponsor submits application
Security clearance
Criminal background check
Visa issuance
Residence card (Iqama) issued
Application Forms
Domestic Worker Visa Application
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