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Kafala System

Kafala is a sponsorship system used in several Middle Eastern countries, where a local sponsor (employer or individual) is required for a foreign worker’s visa and residency. The sponsor is responsible for the worker’s legal status and typically manages their visa and residency permits. The system is designed to regulate the employment and residency of foreign workers, ensuring that they have a local guarantor. The Kafala system affects various aspects of a foreign worker’s life, including their ability to change employers or leave the country.

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