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Understanding the Foreign Employment Process in Nepal
Rio Overseas Team•5 September 2026•6 min read
Foreign employment in Nepal is regulated by the Department of Foreign Employment (DoFE) to protect workers and ensure fair, transparent recruitment. Understanding the process helps you recognise a legitimate agency and avoid fraud.
It begins with a demand letter from a foreign employer, verified through the Nepali embassy and DoFE. Licensed agencies then source and shortlist candidates, conduct skill and language screening, and arrange trade testing where required.
Once selected, candidates complete a certified medical check-up, visa processing and documentation, followed by a mandatory pre-departure orientation. Only after these steps, and with a valid labour approval, can a worker legally travel for employment.
Working with a government-licensed agency like Rio Overseas (License No. 1667/080/081) means every step is handled compliantly, with clear costs and no hidden charges — the way ethical recruitment should be.
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