Embassy of India Kuwait

Advisory for Indian National Nursing/Medical Staff in Kuwait
(Including those transferring from Family/Dependent Visa to Employment Visa, etc.)

Advisory for Nursing, Medical Staff in Kuwait

> Insist on a Written Contract attested by Kuwait Ministry of Health (MoH) and Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) (Attestation by Embassy of India is also desirable to safeguard your interests).

> Keep an English translated copy of the Contract in your possession.

> Expatriates employed on Visa-18 should perform duties only as per the job designation in their Civil IDs / Contracts. If you are forced to do any other job, please lodge a complaint with the Public Authority of Manpower (PAM).

> Ensure that the Hospital/Clinic has valid MoH License and MoH/PAM Quota for Nursing Staff.

> A valid Nursing License issued by Kuwait MoH is mandatory for employment in any Nursing job in Kuwait (including as Assistant Nurses etc.). Accepting a Nursing related job without this License may invite penal action from Kuwaiti authorities.

> Perform duties pertaining to your profession only. If Employer/HospitaUClinic forces you to perform any other duties not authorized as per your profession, please lodge a complaint with the Public Authority of Manpower (PAM).

You may also contact the Embassy’ Whatsapp Helpline (+965-65501769).

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