Hire Indian Workers in the Gulf: Employer Guides
Practical guides for employers in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain: how recruitment from India works, what it costs, which documents you need, and which labour rules apply.
MEA licence B-3252/DEL/PER/1000+/5/11251/202515+ years in Gulf recruitmentLast reviewed
Gulf hiring comparison
| Country | Regulator | Work-permit route | Nationalisation | Mobilisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | Ministry of Human Resources (MHRSD) | Qiwa Work Visa & Wakalah | Saudization (Nitaqat) | 2–4 weeks |
| United Arab Emirates | Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation (MOHRE) | MOHRE Work Permit & ICP Entry Permit | Emiratisation | 2-4 weeks |
| Qatar | Ministry of Labour (MoL) | MoL Work Permit & QVC Processing | Qatarisation | 2-4 weeks |
| Oman | Ministry of Labour | MoL Labour Clearance & ROP Visa | Omanisation | 2-4 weeks |
| Kuwait | Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) | PAM Work Permit & MOI Entry Visa | Kuwaitisation | 2-4 weeks |
| Bahrain | Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) | LMRA Work Permit | Bahrainisation | 2-4 weeks |
How to hire Indian workers
Step-by-step employer process, timeline and prerequisites.
Cost to hire Indian workers
Salary and package benchmarks plus the full employer cost checklist.
Manpower supply company guide
Direct recruitment vs local labour supply, and how to vet an Indian agency.
Demand letter and documents
Documents, attestation and approvals needed before mobilisation.