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IMPACT – MEDIUM
What is the change? Kuwait has increased the minimum salary required for foreign nationals to sponsor their family members.
What does the change mean? A foreign worker must earn at least 450 dinars (about US$1,485) per month to sponsor their spouse and children. Additionally, the salary must derive solely from the job for which the residency visa was issued.
BAL Analysis: The increase is aimed at limiting the number of foreigners in Kuwait, who make up about nearly 70 percent of the population. Employers should note that the policy will affect a greater number of foreign employees at the lower end of the salary scale.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group. For additional information, please contact your BAL attorney.
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