This is to notify and inform the general public that the SHORT-TERM WORK PERMIT (E-Work Permit) is now being initiated by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment. The employers wishing to import foreign workers even for the duration less than 30 days should now compulsorily apply online through BLMIS with immediate effect. Besides the normal required documents, the individual/FWRA/employers should submit the medical clearance certificate of the foreigners obtained from the country of origin.This notification is referred to the approval of the night halt work permits only and for other categories and updates, MoICE will keep notifying in future.

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Press Release by Department of Trade

The Department of Trade in collaboration with the Department of Tourism organized the ‘Bhutan Believe, Made in Bhutan and Grown in Bhutan’ event on 26 December 2023 at Brand Bhutan Store, CSI Throm in Changzamtog. The event graced by Hon’ble...

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Notification – Trade and Industry Rules 2023

We are pleased to inform you that the Trade and Industry Rules, following a comprehensive review and deliberation, have been approved by the Cabinet. This development is a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to enhance and regulate trade...

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PRESS RELEASE from Department of Trade

The Department of Trade, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment inaugurated the ‘Brand Bhutan Store’ at Changzamtog, Thimphu on 5 October 2023. The inaugural event was graced by Hon’ble Lyonpo Karma Dorji, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and...

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Press Release from Department of Trade

The Bhutan Trade and Investment Fair 2023 was organized jointly by the Department of Trade, MoICE in collaboration with the Department of Agricultural Marketing and Cooperatives and the Royal Bhutanese Embassy, Dhaka. The main objective was to...

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