Kuwait Simplifies Travel for Expats with Multiple-Trip Exit Permit Reform
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Khalid Al Mansoor
- . January 24, 2026
- . Update: January 24, 2026 5:37 pm
Kuwait has recently enacted a significant labour and immigration policy with the establishment of the Kuwait multiple-trip exit permit which facilitates travelling among the expatriate workers. The new system enables qualified foreign nationals to come and go out of Kuwait many times on the same approved permit, which saves on the repetitive paper work. The exit permit is a mandatory document that is given to the employees in the private sector in Kuwait and is entirely computerised, and issued via government-based systems. This reform is a reflection of the effort by Kuwait to move towards a digital government, transparency, and labour mobility and make sure that the labour laws are adhered to and that the overall efficiency of expatriates on the road is enhanced.
Digital Exit Permit Brings Flexibility for Foreign Workers
The Kuwait multiple-trip exit permit according to the new rules allows expatriate workers to travel freely within a given time without having to seek exit approval every time. The processing takes place through applications that are submitted through the Sahel app and Ashal portal, where one can track the application in real-time and receive instant approvals. Automated authorisation can significantly reduce the delay in processing by the employers and the employees. Kuwait multiple-trip exit permit is projected to be beneficial to the Indian professionals working in business areas such as healthcare, construction, oil and gas, and retail as it will provide faster clearance, flexibility of emergencies traveling, and safe digital records. Altogether, the Kuwait multiple-trip exit permit enhances labour mobility, reducing the administrative load.
