Verify a Manpower Agency (Is It Licensed?)
Before you pay any manpower agency, check it is genuinely DOFE-licensed. Here is how — it takes two minutes and can save you from fraud.
कुनै म्यानपावर कम्पनी DOFE बाट इजाजतप्राप्त हो कि होइन जाँच्ने तरिका।
Manpower/recruitment fraud is one of the biggest risks for Nepali migrant workers. Before you pay any money or hand over your passport, verify the agency is licensed by the Department of Foreign Employment (DOFE) at dofe.gov.np.
Rule of thumb: no verifiable DOFE licence = do not proceed. A real agency will have a licence you can check on the official list.
How to Verify
- Go to dofe.gov.np and open the licensed manpower/recruitment agency list.
- Search for the agency by name or licence number.
- Confirm it appears as licensed and active, and that the name matches exactly.
- Cross-check the demand letter is approved by the Nepali mission in the destination country.
Warning Signs of Fraud
- Agency not on the DOFE licensed list.
- Demands large cash payments with no official receipt.
- Pushes you to travel on a visit visa "and fix papers later."
- Vague contract, or salary different from what was promised verbally.
- No verifiable office address.
📞 Report suspected fraud to DOFE and the helpline 1135. Also verify your own permit with our shram swikriti check guide.
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📄 Build My CV FreeFrequently Asked Questions
How do I check if a manpower agency is licensed in Nepal?
Go to dofe.gov.np, open the licensed manpower/recruitment agency list, and search by the agency name or licence number to confirm it appears as licensed and active with the exact matching name.
What are the warning signs of a fake manpower agency?
Not being on the DOFE licensed list, demanding large cash with no receipt, pushing you to travel on a visit visa, giving a vague contract or a salary different from what was promised, and having no verifiable office.
What should I do if a manpower agency is not licensed?
Do not pay or hand over your passport. A genuine agency has a licence you can verify on dofe.gov.np. Report suspected fraud to DOFE and the helpline 1135.
How do I verify the demand letter?
Confirm the demand letter is approved by the Nepali embassy/mission in the destination country, and that it matches the job and salary in your contract.