‘Foreign players need to mandatorily obtain work permit for participation in any game’
Summary
The Department of Immigration has mandated that foreign football players participating in national leagues must obtain a work permit and labour agreement instead of entering on tourist visas.
Key Points
- The Department of Immigration has urged All Nepal Football Association to ensure foreign players obtain labour agreement and work permits before participating in games.
- Football clubs in ANFA-run men’s/women’s leagues have been including foreign players holding tourist visas, which is against regulations.
- The Department has started surveillance to ensure compliance and will take immediate action against violations.
- Foreign players must not participate in games without appropriate work authorization as per visa rules.
