Domestic Worker Residence Permit (إقامة عمال المنازل)

The Domestic Worker Residence Permit is a mandatory, employer-sponsored residency status governed by the Lebanese Ministry of Labor and the General Directorate of General Security. It was established to formalize the employment of foreign domestic workers under the 'Kafala' (sponsorship) system. This permit fills the gap of legalizing the long-term presence of foreign nationals employed in private households, placing the legal responsibility for the worker's status, health insurance, and labor compliance squarely on the Lebanese sponsor.

This permit is for foreign nationals employed as domestic workers, including housekeepers and caregivers. The ideal applicant is a worker who has secured a contract with a Lebanese sponsor. What makes this permit distinctive is that it is entirely dependent on the employer-sponsor relationship; the sponsor is legally responsible for all fees, contract renewals, and the worker's legal standing. It is a comprehensive residency solution that binds the worker's legal status in Lebanon directly to their specific private employer.