The Department of Foreign Employment (DoFE) oversees the official recruitment process for overseas employment from Nepal. All licensed agencies must follow this framework.
DoFE operates under the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security. Its role includes demand approval, labor permit issuance, worker protection, and regulation of recruitment agencies.
Standard DoFE-Regulated Steps
- 1. Employer demand letter submitted through licensed agency
- 2. DoFE pre-approval of demand and job advertisement
- 3. Candidate selection, interview, and employer approval
- 4. Employment contract signing and government attestation
- 5. Medical examination at approved health centers
- 6. Visa processing per destination embassy requirements
- 7. Final labor permit and orientation before departure
- 8. Airport bio-metric and departure clearance
- 9. Post-deployment reporting by agency and employer
Agency Obligations to DoFE
- Hold valid recruitment license at all times
- Submit accurate demand and deployment reports
- Conduct orientation programs as per government curriculum
- Maintain worker records and computerized data as required
- Cooperate with DoFE inspections and audits