Packer positions in Kuwait City

As per the Public Authority for Manpower, the minimum salary declared for unskilled packing jobs under private sector work permits is 250 KWD per month as of January 2026. Employers must pay at least this amount to renew the work residence permit annually. Overtime pay is 1.25 times the hourly rate for hours exceeding 8 per day.

As per the Public Authority for Manpower, non-Kuwaiti workers require an employer-sponsored work visa under Article 17 or self-sponsored Article 18, with a minimum salary of 250 KWD for laborers as of 2026. The visa is valid for 1-3 years and requires employer registration on the PAM portal. Processing takes 5-10 working days after medical test and fingerprinting.

As per the Public Authority for Manpower guidelines, no high school diploma or higher education is required for unskilled packing roles in warehouses as of 2026. At least 6 months of relevant experience in logistics or manufacturing is mandatory for work permit approval. Kuwaiti nationals get priority under 30% localization quota for such jobs.

As per the Public Authority for Manpower, applicants need a valid passport (6+ months validity), 4 passport photos, attested high school certificate (if any), medical fitness certificate from approved clinic, and employer contract stating 250 KWD minimum salary as of 2026. Submit via employer's PAM online portal. Fees are 15 KWD for issuance and 10 KWD for medical.