Resources
Everything a Nepali worker needs, in one place
From pre-departure planning and the DOFE process to worker rights abroad and life after return. Practical guides to help workers and families travel safely and legally.
Migrating abroad for work is one of the most significant decisions a Nepali family makes. Done right, through a licensed agency, with the correct documents and a valid DOFE labour permit, it can change a family's future.
The guides below are general information. Rules and fees change, so always confirm current details with DOFE (dofe.gov.np) before you pay or sign anything.
Before you go
Plan your journey the right way
Documents, permits, training and everything to do before your first international flight.
DOFE Process — Complete Guide
The full 10-step Nepal foreign-employment approval process from agency selection to departure clearance at TIA.
Read guideDocuments Required
Master checklist for every Nepali worker — universal documents plus Gulf, Malaysia and Europe-specific requirements.
Read guideLabour Permit (Shram Anumati)
Who needs it, how to apply, renew from abroad, fees and what happens if you lose it.
Read guideTraining Programs
CTEVT trade training, basic language preparation, trade tests and caregiving certification.
Read guideBefore You Go
The week-before-flight guide — packing, banking, currency, airport procedures and first-week survival abroad.
Read guideProtection and rights
Know your rights. Stay safe.
Worker rights by destination, the insurance you already have, and how to spot recruitment fraud.
Your Rights Abroad
Labour rights in the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Romania, Croatia and Serbia, clearly explained.
Read guideInsurance Coverage
FEPB Welfare Fund: death, disability, repatriation and education benefit. How to claim and what else to consider.
Read guideScam Awareness
10 red flags of fake agencies, how to verify DOFE licence in 3 minutes, and where to file complaints.
Read guideAbroad and after
During your time abroad, and after
Embassy contacts for emergencies, Nepali communities for belonging, and a guide to returning home.
Returning Workers
Reintegration guide — end-of-service gratuity, skills recognition (RPL), business start-up, banking and mental health.
Read guideEmbassy Contacts
Phone numbers, emergency lines and welfare-attaché emails for Nepali missions in our destination countries.
Read guideNepali Communities Abroad
NRNA chapters, Pashupatinath temples, welfare associations and cultural groups in every major destination.
Read guideStill have questions?
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