Department of Foreign Employment Warns Against Manpower Agency Interference in Individual Labor Permits

Kathmandu. The Department of Foreign Employment has issued a stern warning that strict action will be taken if manpower companies or their representatives are found involved in the individual labor permit process. The department issued a notice following complaints that licensed agencies are engaging in illegal activities under the guise of individual labor permits.

Currently, there are two processes for labor permits for foreign employment: individual and institutional. According to this, institutional labor permits are handled by licensed manpower companies, while for individual labor permits, the individual must apply online through the Foreign Employment Management Information System (FEIMS). However, the department has concluded that recently, manpower agencies and agents have been interfering in the individual process to defraud the public.

The department has clarified that individuals seeking labor permits must apply online through their own accounts, and the involvement of any organization or representative is unnecessary. A department official stated that if any institution is found involved or acting as an intermediary in the individual labor permit process, strict action will be taken in accordance with the Foreign Employment Act and Regulations.

The department has urged all citizens preparing for foreign employment to apply online on their own initiative and not to fall for the temptations of any unauthorized persons or organizations. Additionally, it has warned licensed institutions not to overstep their jurisdiction by interfering in the individual labor permit process.