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Thousands of Nepalis work in the UAE every year. A calm paper trail before you leave Nepal and again after you land , protects you more than any WhatsApp promise. This is a facts checklist only. It is not legal advice and not a guarantee of any visa or job outcome.
Checklist: six things to verify
1. Job offer in a language you understand :Under UAE rules, the job offer should be in Arabic and English, and MoHRE allows a third language the worker understands (Nepali is one of the approved options). Keep a signed copy. The later employment contract should match the offer on salary, role, and workplace.
2. MoHRE work permit before you are employed: It is illegal to work in the UAE private sector without a valid MoHRE work permit. The employer (not you) applies. A tourist entry is not a work permit. Confirm the company trade licence is valid and that the occupation matches what you were offered.
3. Contract after arrival, filed with MoHRE : UAE guidance says you sign the employment contract after arriving, and the employer must submit it to MoHRE within 14 days of arrival (or status change). Contracts are fixed-term and must not exceed three years under the current labour law framework ,renewals are by agreement. Read start date, job title, workplace, duration, and salary before you sign.
4. Who pays recruitment, travel, visa, and residency: Official Know Your Rights messaging is clear: recruitment and travel costs, plus expenses for obtaining your residency permit, are borne by the employer you contracted with. Be wary of agents who demand large processing cash outside a proper invoice, or who ask you to repay visa fees from your first salaries.
5. Nepal-side demand / consulate path when required : For institutional recruitment through Nepal channels, UAE employers work through attested demand letters, contracts, and related documents (often via the Consulate General of Nepal in Dubai’s portal). For individual visas, the consulate publishes its own verification checklist. Use the official consulate pages not screenshots from brokers.
6. Red flags and what to keep: Red flags: guaranteed salary far above the written offer, pressure to sign blank forms, passport held by an agent with no receipt, or a company that will not show a MoHRE/trade-licence trail. Keep: passport bio page, signed offer, contract copies (Arabic/English/Nepali if provided), visa grant, Emirates ID process receipts, and WPS/salary proofs once you start work. You may contact MoHRE if the job or pay does not match what was agreed.
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Not legal advice. Rules change always confirm on the official UAE government portal (u.ae), MoHRE channels, and Consulate General of Nepal Dubai pages before you act.
