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Kuwait’s Historic Residency Overhaul to Empower Expats with New Freelance Work Permits, Creating a Transparent System Free from Visa Traders and Private Sponsorship Exploitation
Kuwait’s Historic Residency Overhaul to Empower Expats with New Freelance Work Permits, Creating a Transparent System Free from Visa Traders and Private Sponsorship Exploitation Kuwait is introducing a pioneering freelance residency system aimed at transforming the labor market for expatriates. The new initiative seeks to give expats the opportunity to work independently without relying on local sponsors, eliminating the longstanding practice of visa trading. By shifting control from private intermediaries to the government, this reform empowers expatriates to pay a fixed government fee, promoting transparency and reducing exploitation. The move addresses...