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 working environment, DoL

As per Section 141 and 146 of the Labour and Employment Act of Bhutan, 2007, all employers are required to provide and maintain a working environment that is safe and without risk to health of the employees and non-employees. In addition, as per Section 154 of the Labour and Employment Act of Bhutan, 2007, all employers are required to notify the Chief Labour Administrator , MoLHR of any work place incident or accident as follows:

  • Death: Immediately to CLA and nearest Police Station
    • Detailed report within 5 days of the occurrence of the accident to CLA
  • Injury: Detailed report not later than 2 days of the occurrence of the accident to CLA

Any non-compliance to the above notification will be dealt as per the Labour & Employment Act of Bhutan, 2007.

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