No policy to restrict employment on UAE visit visas: DoI

Summary

The Department of Immigration clarified there is no policy to restrict employment for Nepali citizens traveling to UAE on visit visas, warning against unauthorized passport remarks and committing to modernize immigration systems.

Key Points
  • The Department of Immigration clarified that no policy exists to restrict employment for Nepali citizens traveling to UAE on visit visas.
  • Some passports of Nepali travelers to UAE were wrongly stamped with employment restrictions, which is unauthorized.
  • Departing Nepali citizens require a passport valid for six months, return ticket, valid visa, and self-declaration per government decision.
  • The department is modernizing immigration systems and will take action against staff involved in illegal practices.
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