Nepal
Source workers from Nepal into the Gulf
Nepal is a major manpower source for the GCC due to its wage floor, trade-skill depth, and established emigration workflow. Employers can use this route to compare timing, route-to-market and compliance fit before finalising a visa or mobilisation package.
Employer requirements
- Demand Letter and job description
- Labour approval / destination contract
- POA / employer attestation letter
- Visa and welfare fund compliance documentation
Wage floor & medical
- Indicative basic monthly wage range (excl. food, accommodation & overtime)
- USD 140-300
- A planning range, not the source-country minimum referral wage. The final wage is set in the signed contract.
- Medical clearance
- GCC-approved medical center plus Nepal labor and embassy verification
- Employer-paid rule
- Employer-paid deployment charges, immigration costs and medical are standard; Nepalese workers are protected against illegal placement fees and unauthorized deductions.
Deployment timeline by GCC destination
| Country | Expected days |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 42 to 68 days |
| United Arab Emirates | 35 to 60 days |
| Qatar | 40 to 65 days |
| Kuwait | 46 to 72 days |
| Oman | 32 to 54 days |
| Bahrain | 30 to 55 days |
Emigration clearance process
| Step | Title | Authority | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Labour approval | Nepal Department of Foreign Employment | 3-7 days | The employer file is registered and approved before candidate selection begins. |
| 2 | Applicant verification | Recruiting agency + embassy | 5-10 days | Background, work experience, and employer documentation are checked against the destination role. |
| 3 | Medical and welfare file | GCC-approved clinic + welfare desk | 4-8 days | Medical fitness and welfare fund paperwork are uploaded before visa and travel. |
| 4 | Visa and labour permit | Destination GCC sponsor + labour authority | 10-20 days | The employer obtains the permit and ensures compliance with the destination labour system. |
| 5 | Travel and arrival coordination | Destination HR and airline coordinator | 2-5 days | Travel booking and onboarding are aligned to camp or site reporting dates. |
Hire roles from this corridor into GCC countries
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Electricians in QatarHeavy Vehicle Drivers in QatarSecurity Guards in QatarHousekeeping Staff in QatarGeneral Labourers and Helpers in Qatar
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