Kuwait suspends entry, work visas for PinoysMANILA, Philippines — Kuwait has suspended the issuance of entry and work visas for Filipinos, citing the Philippines’ alleged non-compliance with the labor agreement between the two countries. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Assistant Secretary Paul Cortes said in a CNN Philippines interview that the Kuwaiti government has not yet informed the Philippines of its decision to suspend entry and work visas for Filipinos. Only Filipinos with valid visas can enter Kuwait starting May 10. “The Kuwaiti government has suspended the issuance of new entry visas for Philippine nationals into Kuwait,” Cortes said. “However, those holding current resident visas, as evidenced by their possession of a Kuwait civil ID, can enter and leave Kuwait anytime,” he added.

Source: Philippine Star May 11, 2023 16:45 UTC