Restaurant Cleaner positions in Salmiya

As per the Public Authority for Manpower, the minimum wage for unskilled cleaning staff in the private sector is 120 KWD per month as of January 2026. Employers must pay this amount plus 15% overtime for hours exceeding 8 per day. Additional housing allowance of 50 KWD is required if not provided in-kind.

International applicants need an Article 18 work residence visa sponsored by a Kuwaiti employer registered with PAM, valid for 3 years renewable. The employer must prove a salary of at least 120 KWD monthly and medical fitness test results. Visa processing fee is 15 KWD plus 5 KWD per dependent.

No formal education or prior experience is required for entry-level cleaning staff positions under PAM guidelines as of 2026. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and pass a basic health screening. Kuwaiti nationals receive priority under the Kuwaitization quota of 20% for cleaning roles.

Submit passport copy, attested academic certificates if any, medical report, and police clearance to the employer for PAM approval via the Tawtheeq system. The process takes 10-15 working days with a fee of 25 KWD for work permit issuance. Final step is fingerprinting at the Ministry of Interior for residency stamping.