Packer positions in Kuwait City

As per the Public Authority for Manpower, the minimum recruitable salary for packing workers (classified under unskilled labor, code 932) is 250 KWD per month as of January 2026. This salary must be documented in the employment contract submitted for work permit approval, with overtime paid at 1.25 times the hourly rate for hours exceeding 8 per day. Employers are required to pay via the Wage Protection System to ensure compliance.

Foreign workers need an employer-sponsored work permit from the Public Authority for Manpower, requiring a job offer with at least 250 KWD salary and a valid passport with 6 months validity. After PAM approval, apply for residency visa (Article 18 or 20) at Ministry of Interior within 90 days of arrival, including medical fitness test costing 25 KWD. The process takes 2-4 weeks if documents are complete.

No formal education or prior experience is required for entry-level packing jobs, as classified under semi-skilled labor by the Public Authority for Manpower. Applicants must be aged 21-60 and pass a basic skills assessment during recruitment. Kuwaiti nationals receive priority under Kuwaitization quotas of 15% for logistics roles.

Required documents include a scanned passport copy, 4 passport photos, employment contract specifying 250 KWD minimum salary, and medical certificate from approved clinic costing 20 KWD. The employer submits these via the PAM online portal, with worker providing attested academic certificates if claiming skilled status. Processing fee is 10 KWD per application as of 2026.