Kuwait visa ban lifted, allowing Pakistan to export skilled workers once again
Pakistani citizens can now apply for work visas to Kuwait, as the Gulf country has resumed issuing visas to Pakistani nationals. This decision, announced by the state-run Associated Press of Pakistan (APP), comes after a 19-year visa ban that was implemented due to difficult security conditions in Pakistan and other countries [1][2].
Thousands of Pakistanis travel abroad every year for jobs in Gulf countries, Europe, the United States, and other nations. The resumption of work visas for Pakistani citizens in Kuwait opens up new employment opportunities, particularly in roles such as drivers, carpenters, warehouse supervisors, warehouse coordinators, warehousemen, assistant furniture workers, and unskilled workers [4][5].
The government of Pakistan is facilitating the export of skilled workers to Kuwait through the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (OP&HRD) and its attached department Overseas Employment Corporation [4]. The entire visa and job application processes are managed online to ensure transparency and reduce the possibility of fraud [1].
To apply for these jobs, Pakistani workers should monitor the government portal for verified Kuwait job listings, prepare and submit required documentation by August 15, 2025, and await selection and visa processing conducted transparently online under employment sponsorship arrangements [2].
The resumption of skilled worker exports to Kuwait is significant for Pakistan, as it aims to improve its economic situation. The remittances sent by Pakistani citizens employed abroad are crucial for shoring up Pakistan's foreign reserves [6].
Pakistan and Kuwait enjoy cordial relations and cooperation in several sectors. The diplomatic relations between the two countries were established in October 1963 [5]. Kuwait officially lifted its long-standing visa ban on Pakistani nationals in May [3].
In summary, Pakistani workers should:
- Monitor the government portal for verified Kuwait job listings.
- Prepare and submit required documentation by August 15, 2025.
- Await selection and visa processing conducted transparently online under employment sponsorship arrangements.
This process streamlines employment migration to Kuwait after the long-standing visa ban was lifted in 2025 [1][2][4][5].
Now that the visa ban for Pakistani citizens in Kuwait has been lifted, there is a surge of job opportunities in various industries such as finance, business, and art [6]. As the government of Pakistan endeavors to strengthen their economic ties, these employment prospects could significantly contribute to Pakistan's foreign reserves [6]. Furthermore, the availability of work visas for skilled workers in sectors like travel, warehousing, and manufacturing might pave the way for enhanced business and cultural collaborations between Kuwait and Pakistan [3].
