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As per the Public Authority for Manpower, the minimum recruitment salary for plumbers (job code 7112) is KWD 325 per month as of January 2026 for expatriate workers. This includes basic pay and excludes overtime, which is paid at 1.25 times the hourly rate for hours beyond 8 per day. Employers must comply with this rate for work visa approval.

Foreign plumbers require an Article 18 work visa sponsored by a Kuwaiti employer registered with PAM, with a minimum salary of KWD 325 per month as of 2026. The sponsor submits the application via the PAM portal after securing a job offer and work permit quota. Visa validity is 1-3 years, renewable upon contract extension.

No formal education degree is required, but applicants need at least 2 years of verifiable plumbing experience for PAM work permit approval as of 2026. Technical training certificates from accredited institutes strengthen applications for higher salary brackets. Kuwaiti nationals require vocational training from the Public Institute for Vocational Training.

Required documents include a passport valid for 6 months, 2 years experience certificate attested by the applicant's embassy, medical fitness report from approved clinics, and police clearance certificate. The employer submits these via PAM's online system along with the job contract specifying KWD 325 minimum salary for 2026. Processing takes 2-4 weeks upon approval.