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Resign or be terminated: how it changes your end of service in Kuwait
Resigning can cut your end of service to 0%, 50% or two-thirds. Termination pays in full.
Quick answer: If your employer ends the contract, you get the full indemnity. If you resign from an open-ended contract, you get 0% under 3 years, 50% from 3 to 5, two-thirds from 5 to 10 and 100% from 10 years (Article 53).
Quick comparison
| Years of service | You resign | Employer ends it |
|---|---|---|
| Under 3 | 0% | 100% |
| 3 to under 5 | 50% | 100% |
| 5 to under 10 | 66.7% | 100% |
| 10 or more | 100% | 100% |
Before you resign
- Check how close you are to the next threshold, such as 3, 5 or 10 years.
- Read your notice period terms.
- Get your contract type confirmed in writing.
Not legal advice. This is an unofficial summary. Rules, fees and eligibility can change, and your contract may give you more. Confirm with your employer, the Public Authority for Manpower, PACI or a licensed lawyer.
Official sources to confirm with
- PACI (Public Authority for Civil Information)
- Ministry of Interior
- Official Kuwait Private Sector Labour Law No. 6/2010 (English PDF)
- 3 Nov 2026: reviewed against published sources; added official references.
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End of service calculator
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Notice period and probation in Kuwait
Probation can last up to 100 working days, and monthly-paid staff are generally subject to a three-month notice period.
Frequently asked questions
Do I lose end of service if I resign in Kuwait?
Possibly part of it. Under Article 53 you get nothing under 3 years, half from 3 to 5, two-thirds from 5 to 10 and full from 10 years.