Apply Foreign Worker

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.

Notification on the Implementation of Zoning System for Foreign Workers Recruitment

The Department of Labour would like to notify the employers/foreign workers recruitment agents that they should follow the Zoning System for the recruitment of foreign workers, as notified by the Department of Immigration as follows:

The Department of Immigration would like to inform the general public that a Zoning System is being introduced for the import of foreign workers through designated land ports of entry.

Henceforth, all foreign workers shall be required to enter the country based on the location of their worksites in accordance with the Zoning System outlined below:

A. Samtse Port of Entry

  1. Samtse Dzongkhag
  2. Haa Dzongkhag
  3. Paro Dzongkhag

B. Phuentsholing Port of Entry

  1. Chukha Dzongkhag
  2. Thimphu Dzongkhag
  3. Gasa Dzongkhag

C. Gelephu Port of Entry 

  1. Sarpang Dzongkhag
  2. Tsirang Dzongkhag
  3. Dagana Dzongkhag
  4. Wangdiphodrang Dzongkhag
  5. Punakha Dzongkhag
  6. Trongsa Dzongkhag
  7. Bumthang Dzongkhag
  8. Zhemgang Dzongkhag

D. Samdrup Jongkhar Port of Entry

  1. Samdrup Jongkhar Dzongkhag
  2. Pema Gatshel Dzongkhag
  3. Tashigang Dzongkhag
  4. Tashi Yangtse Dzongkhag
  5. Mongar Dzongkhag
  6. Lhuentse Dzongkhag

Check SOP for more details.

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