The government of Kuwait has decided to end the visa ban on the Philippines. for the past year, Kuwait had stopped issuing visas to the Philippines. according to the new statement, all types of visas will now be issued to the Philippines.
A joint committee comprising representatives from both Kuwait and the Philippines has been established to address employment-related issues.
According to data up to 2020, 241,000 Filipinos were working in Kuwait. Most of these Filipinos were employed as domestic workers. Kuwait had been a favorable market for the Philippines until a Filipino domestic worker was killed by a Kuwaiti in 2020.
This tragic incident caused a crisis between the Philippines and Kuwait, leading the Philippine government to impose a ban on its nationals from going to Kuwait for work.
Read more: Kuwait Work Visa Guide
A pregnant woman was killed by a 17-year-old Kuwaiti, who was subsequently arrested and sentenced to 16 years in prison due to his minor status.
According to a report by Visa Guide, there are currently 281,000 Filipinos living and working in Kuwait, comprising 6% of the Kuwaiti population.
Top Overseas workers in Kuwait
Kuwait has a total population of 4,7 million, 32% of this population is made by Kuwait’s the rest of population is made overseas mainly from India, Egypt and other countries.
Here is a chart which shows the numbers of Overseas in Kuwait.
In Kuwait, Egyptians are allowed to work in government offices and the public sector, which grants them a special status. other foreign workers primarily work in the construction, domestic work, and services sectors.
Top Jobs occupied by Filipinos in Kuwait
Filipinos are not only important workers in Kuwait but throughout the Gulf region. A significant number of Filipinos can be found working in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and other states in the region.
Domestic Helpers
Filipino workers are highly sought after for domestic work due to their diligence and expertise in household tasks. They are known for their flexibility and excellent management skills, capable of handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
60 percent of Filipinos work in domestic roles in Kuwait, while the remainder primarily work in the healthcare sector, which is an important industry.
Healthcare Workers
After working in domestic roles, most Filipinos transition to the healthcare sector, which is crucial for human life. Filipinos possess excellent skills and experience in healthcare, making them highly sought-after in Kuwait.
Healthcare workers in Kuwait receive high salaries, exceeding $5000 USD per month, the highest in Asia.
Filipinos also work in technical sectors such as mechanical, electrical, and others.
