Step-by-step guidance
Safer foreign employment, one step at a time
Use these checks to prepare questions and avoid common risks. Confirm important decisions with the relevant official office.
- Before deciding to work abroadThink about your goal, skills, health, family responsibilities, expected costs, and the risks you can accept.
- Choose a legal and verified processUse official information and check whether the recruiter, institution, or program is authorized.
- Check the recruiter and employerConfirm names, licenses where required, employer details, contact information, and official records.
- Read the offer and contract carefullyCompare the job, workplace, salary, deductions, working hours, leave, accommodation, insurance, and return terms.
- Understand every costAsk for a written list of charges and official receipts. Do not rely only on verbal promises or personal-account transfers.
- Confirm labor approval and documentsCheck the required official approvals and keep safe copies of important documents before departure.
- Understand insurance and available supportKnow what is covered, what is not covered, how to make a claim, and whom your family should contact.
- Prepare before leavingSave emergency contacts, document copies, contract details, medicine information, and a safe way to stay in touch with family.
- Protect yourself while working abroadKeep records of wages, working hours, messages, receipts, and any difference between your contract and actual work.
- Get help when there is a problem or dangerPut your immediate safety first and contact the relevant police, emergency service, embassy, labor office, medical service, or qualified professional.
- Prepare to return homePlan your documents, final pay, claims, health needs, travel, and communication with your family.
- After returning homeLook for support with skills, work or business plans, finances, health, and family adjustment.