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As per the Public Authority for Manpower, the minimum recruitment salary for expatriate waiters in the private sector is 200 KWD per month as of January 2026. This includes basic pay and must cover accommodation or a 50 KWD housing allowance. Overtime pay is 1.25 times the hourly rate for hours exceeding 8 per day.

Expatriates require an Article 18 work residence permit sponsored by a Kuwaiti employer, valid for 3 years and renewable. The employer applies via the PAM portal, followed by medical tests and fingerprinting at MOI. Processing takes 2-4 weeks after job contract approval.

No formal education is mandated, but 2 years of relevant kitchen experience is required for work permit approval under occupational category 831 for cooks. Applicants must pass a PAM skills verification test if claiming more than 5 years experience. Kuwaiti nationals need only high school completion.

Required documents include a valid passport (6+ months validity), attested academic/experience certificates, medical fitness report, police clearance, and employer contract specifying 200 KWD minimum salary. Submit via PAM's online portal with 2 passport photos. Approval takes 10 working days.