Urgently Hiring Electrician And Plumber In Kuwait City

As per the Public Authority for Manpower, the minimum recruitable salary for entry-level plumbers is 280 KWD per month as of January 2026. This includes basic pay with no overtime; experienced plumbers earn up to 450 KWD monthly. Employers must register contracts at this rate for work visa approval.

Foreign plumbers require an Article 18 Work Residence Permit sponsored by a Kuwaiti employer, valid for 1-3 years as of 2026. The process starts with a job offer approved by PAM, followed by medical tests and fingerprinting at MOI. Visa stamping costs 10 KWD at entry.

No formal education is required, but plumbers need at least 2 years of verifiable experience in plumbing installation or maintenance as per PAM guidelines effective 2026. A trade test may be mandated for non-GCC nationals. Experience certificates must be attested by the applicant's home embassy.

Required documents include a valid passport (6+ months validity), 4 passport photos, attested experience certificates, medical fitness report, and employer-sponsored contract approved by PAM as of 2026. Submit via the employer's Kafoo system online. Processing takes 2-4 weeks.