Begin at the official service

The Department of Foreign Employment's FAQ directs new applicants to the FEIMS online service for the labour permit form. Start from the department's own website and confirm that the service address belongs to the department before entering passport or contact details. Save the application reference and keep control of the email and mobile number associated with the account.

Plan for the required checks

The FAQ describes choosing a pre-departure orientation provider while completing the form and attending the class. It also describes a medical examination through a listed provider. The order and availability of these steps can affect when the application can be completed. Check the live FEIMS screen and department notice for current providers, payment instructions and result status. Do not rely on an old screenshot or a quoted fee from an agent.

Gather the supporting documents

The department lists a passport with sufficient remaining validity, a valid visa, employment agreement and a self-declaration among the materials for a new application. It also describes documents that apply only in certain situations, such as an attestation for a Gulf destination or a translation when an agreement is in another language. Build your list from your destination, contract and application type. Scan readable copies, check that names and passport numbers agree, and retain the originals.

Review payments and submission

The FAQ discusses insurance, social security and welfare-fund payments during the process. Amounts and payment channels can change. Read the latest official instructions before paying, use the payment method shown by the service and keep receipts. When the required results and documents are ready, submit to the office selected in FEIMS and monitor the application status there.

Stay alert to changes

This guide is a preparation aid, not proof that a job offer, recruiting company or visa is genuine. Check any employer or recruitment claim using the department's official search and verification services. If a step or amount differs from this guide, follow the current department notice and report the mismatch so the guide can be reviewed.