New Electronic Exit Permit Service via Sahel Business   Kuwait Launches New Electronic Exit Permit Service via “Sahel” Apps – A Step Toward Smarter Workforce Management In a significant step toward digital transformation and workforce empowerment, the Public Authority of Manpower in Kuwait has officially launched a new electronic exit permit service through the widely-used “Sahel” and “Sahel Business” mobile applications. This service is specifically designed to serve workers under Article (18), which primarily covers expatriates working in the private sector. A Game-Changer for Workers and Employers Previously, the process of obtaining an exit permit involved time-consuming paperwork, physical visits to government departments, and coordination between workers and their employers. Recognizing the challenges this posed—especially in a fast-paced and increasingly digital world—Kuwait's government has taken a major leap by moving this critical service online. …

Kuwait New Travel Rule: Expat Workers Need Employer Exit Permits from July 2025   Kuwait New Travel Rule: Expat Workers Need Employer Exit Permits from July 2025 Kuwait City, June 11, 2025 — Starting July 1, 2025, all expatriate workers in Kuwait’s private sector must secure an official exit permit from their registered employer before departing the country. Announced via a ministerial circular from First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef, the move aims to tighten oversight of expatriate mobility while safeguarding both worker and employer interests. Under the new process, exit permits will include the employee’s personal details, intended travel date, and mode of transportation. Applications must be submitted electronically—either through the SAHEL mobile app or the Public Authority for Manpower’s website—to ensure fast, accurate processing. The system will automatically verify that the request matches the employer-employee recor…