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Kuwait restricts domestic worker recruitment

Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Jun 08, 2026 · Last updated Jun 10, 2026

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Market Impact

The new regulations by Kuwait are expected to impact the labor markets of both the approved and prohibited countries, potentially shifting labor flows and affecting remittances. For Kuwait, these changes aim to streamline and strengthen oversight of its domestic labor sector, which could lead to more stable and regulated employment practices. The changes could also affect the cost and availability of domestic workers in Kuwait.

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Event Summary

Kuwait's Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Interior (Nigeria) has issued a new circular significantly altering the regulations for domestic worker recruitment. The updated policy restricts recruitment to 10 approved countries, including South Africa, Benin, Eritrea, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, India, Vietnam, Nepal, and Senegal (for male workers only). Conversely, recruitment from 27 other countries, such as Madagascar, Bhutan, Kenya, Uganda, and Nigeria, has been prohibited. These measures, which took effect recently, are based on recommendations from several government bodies, including the Kuwait — Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kuwait), the Kuwait — Ministry of Health (Kuwait), and the Kuwait — Public Authority for Manpower. The changes aim to enhance oversight, streamline administrative procedures, and strengthen controls within Kuwait's domestic labor sector, with all recruitment processes now handled through governorate-level service centers.

Key Actions
100 Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Interior (Nigeria) issued circular
95 Kuwait restricted recruitment
60 Kuwait — Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kuwait) provided recommendations Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Interior (Nigeria)
60 Kuwait — Ministry of Health (Kuwait) provided recommendations Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Interior (Nigeria)
60 Kuwait — Public Authority for Manpower provided recommendations Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Interior (Nigeria)
Entities Involved
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Kuwait
Kuwait has implemented new regulations to control and streamline the recruitment of domestic workers, affecting its labor market and international relations with source countries.
Importance 100 Sentiment 0
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Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Interior (Nigeria)
The Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Interior (Nigeria) issued the circular outlining the new regulations for domestic worker recruitment, playing a central role in the policy's implementation.
Importance 90 Sentiment 0
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Kuwait — Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kuwait)
The Kuwait — Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kuwait) provided recommendations that informed Kuwait's decision to restrict domestic worker recruitment from certain countries, considering diplomatic factors.
Importance 60 Sentiment 0
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Kuwait — Ministry of Health (Kuwait)
The Kuwait — Ministry of Health (Kuwait) contributed recommendations that influenced the new regulations on domestic worker recruitment.
Importance 60 Sentiment 0
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Kuwait — Public Authority for Manpower
The Kuwait — Public Authority for Manpower offered recommendations that were considered in the formulation of Kuwait's updated domestic worker recruitment policies.
Importance 60 Sentiment 0
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South Africa
South Africa is one of the 10 approved countries from which Kuwait will continue to recruit domestic workers.
Importance 30 Sentiment 0
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Benin
Benin is one of the 10 approved countries from which Kuwait will continue to recruit domestic workers.
Importance 30 Sentiment 0
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Eritrea
Eritrea is one of the 10 approved countries from which Kuwait will continue to recruit domestic workers.
Importance 30 Sentiment 0
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Ethiopia
Ethiopia is one of the 10 approved countries from which Kuwait will continue to recruit domestic workers.
Importance 30 Sentiment 0
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Philippines
The Philippines is one of the 10 approved countries from which Kuwait will continue to recruit domestic workers.
Importance 30 Sentiment 0
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Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is one of the 10 approved countries from which Kuwait will continue to recruit domestic workers.
Importance 30 Sentiment 0
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India
India is one of the 10 approved countries from which Kuwait will continue to recruit domestic workers.
Importance 30 Sentiment 0
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Vietnam
Vietnam is one of the 10 approved countries from which Kuwait will continue to recruit domestic workers.
Importance 30 Sentiment 0
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Nepal
Nepal is one of the 10 approved countries from which Kuwait will continue to recruit domestic workers.
Importance 30 Sentiment 0
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Senegal
Senegal is an approved country for Kuwait to recruit male domestic workers only.
Importance 30 Sentiment 0
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