How to Hire a Maid in Kuwait City Legally in 2026
Kuwait City is home to the largest concentration of domestic workers in Kuwait, with hundreds of PAM-registered recruitment agencies serving families across Rumaithiya, Mishref, Bayan, Salwa, and all Kuwait City districts.
Step-by-Step Hiring Process in Kuwait City
Step 1 — Choose a PAM-Licensed Agency
Only use agencies registered with the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM). Browse verified Kuwait agencies: www.gccdomestic.com/en/kuwait/
Step 2 — Select Worker & Sign Employment Contract
Sign a written contract covering salary, duties, working hours, accommodation, and leave. The contract must be notarized through Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Step 3 — Work Visa via MSAL
Your agency submits the visa application through the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour (MSAL).
Step 4 — Worker Arrives & Medical Test
Medical fitness test within the first month of arrival at a PAM-approved facility.
Step 5 — Civil ID (CPR) & Residence Permit
Worker's Kuwaiti Civil ID issued by the Ministry of Interior. Valid for 2 years.
Step 6 — Contract Notarization (Kuwait-Specific)
Employment contract must be notarized through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs — unique to Kuwait among GCC countries.
Salaries in Kuwait City 2026
| Role | Monthly (KD) | Monthly (AED approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Housemaid | 60 – 100 KD | 720 – 1,200 |
| Nanny | 80 – 130 KD | 960 – 1,560 |
| Cook | 90 – 140 KD | 1,080 – 1,680 |
| Driver | 100 – 160 KD | 1,200 – 1,920 |
| Caregiver | 90 – 140 KD | 1,080 – 1,680 |
PAM minimum salary: KD 120–150/month depending on role and nationality.
Total Hiring Cost in Kuwait City
| Item | Estimated (KD) |
|---|---|
| Agency Fee | 200 – 500 KD |
| Visa Processing | 30 – 60 KD |
| Medical Tests | 20 – 40 KD |
| Civil ID & Residency | 20 – 40 KD |
| Health Insurance | 50 – 120 KD |
| Air Ticket | 40 – 120 KD |
| Total | 360 – 880 KD |
Worker Rights Under Kuwait Law 2026
- Working hours: Max 36 hours/week during Ramadan (Article 66)
- Weekly rest: 1 day minimum
- Annual leave: 30 days after 1 year
- Health insurance: Employer-provided
- End-of-service: 1 month salary per year
- Complaints: PAM — 24937600
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Last updated: March 26, 2026.
