Kuwait

SRI LANKAN COMMUNITY IN KUWAIT SIZE Approximately 280,000–320,000 Sri Lankans live and work in Kuwait, making it one of the largest expat communities relative to Kuwait's own population. MAIN SECTORS • Domestic workers: The single largest group; over 100,000 Sri Lankan domestic workers • Construction and manufacturing • Healthcare • Retail and hospitality • Security COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS • Sri Lanka Community Kuwait (SLCK) • Sri Lanka Islamic Centre Kuwait • Sri Lanka Association Kuwait • Various cricket clubs active in Kuwait • Women's associations helping domestic workers EMBASSY SERVICES Embassy of Sri Lanka — Kuwait City: • Address: Block 1, Street 11, House 12, Diplomatic Area, Surra • Phone: +965-22533551 / +965-22531166 • Emergency: +965-99786860 • Hours: Sun–Thu 9AM–4PM • Services: Passport renewal, emergency repatriation, labour cases, attestations SLBFE SUPPORT For domestic workers in distress: • Sri Lanka Embassy Kuwait has a shelter/safe house • SLBFE Kuwait office: +965-22496024 • Women in distress should reach out immediately COMMUNITY EVENTS • Sri Lanka Independence Day celebrated annually • Sinhala New Year (April) community events • Cricket championships • Active WhatsApp groups for different regions of Sri Lanka HELPFUL TIPS • Register with the Sri Lanka Embassy upon arrival • Keep a copy of your contract and passport at a safe location • Know your rights before you sign any contract