Recruitment of Indian Female Workers (ECR Passport Holders) through eMigrate System

This guide outlines the step-by-step process for recruiting Indian female workers holding ECR passports for employment in the UAE through the eMigrate portal.

    1. Employer Registration on eMigrate

Before Registration:

✔ Check Job Designation & Minimum Wage Criteria
✔ Download the Minimum Referral Wage (MRW) PDF from:
👉 https://emigrate.gov.in/ext/showMRWCountryWiseReport.action

Registration Steps:

  1. 1.Visit www.emigrate.gov.in
  2. 2.Click "Employer Registration"
  3. 3.Download the Request Letter (Choose the correct form):
  4. Fill the form and keep it ready for upload
  5. Click "Apply for Registration" and complete the online form with:
    • Company name, Trade License/Emirates ID
    • Country (UAE), Jurisdiction (Consulate General of India)
    • Registration & expiry dates
    • Company email & captcha verification
  6. Verify OTP sent to your email
  7. Fill Organization Details (business type, workforce details)
  8. Provide Operational & Incorporation Office details
  9. Submit Authorized Signatory details

Required Documents for Upload:

✅ Local government approval for recruitment (Quota/Establishment Card)
✅ Trade License copy
✅ Specimen signature of authorized signatory (MOL/Establishment Card)
✅ Letter of Authorization (on company letterhead)
✅ Request Letter for FE Registration (signed)
✅ Passport/ID copy of authorized signatory
✅ Address proof (DEWA/SEWA/FEWA bill)

📌 After submission, you will receive an Application Reference No. (PT#).
📌 Login credentials will be emailed within 7 days.

🔹 For technical issues, contact:
📞 eMigrate Helpdesk: +91-11-26887772
✉ Email: helpdesk@emigrate.gov.in

    2. Visa Attestation Process

Documents to Submit at IVS Global, Dubai

📍 Address: 201 & 202, Business Atrium, Oud Metha Metro Station, Dubai
📞 Contact: 04 357 9585

📌 Required Documents:

  • No-relationship Affidavit (for Indian families)
  • Refundable Security Deposit of AED 9,200 (for all nationalities)
  • Visa copy of employee & employer
  • Passport copies of employee & employer
  • Offer Letter (from MOHRE/Free Zone/Sponsor-signed for housemaids)
  • Employer Registration Acknowledgement Letter

📌 After attestation:

  • An Employment Contract will be generated via eMigrate
  • The contract + attested visa will be sent to the employee for POE clearance

    3. Protector of Emigrants (POE) Clearance

Steps to Generate Employment Contract:

  1. 1.Log in to eMigrate
  2. 2.Go to Services > Direct Recruitment
  3. 3.Enter job details & upload documents (Quota/Visa copy)
  4. 4.Save & Next → Receive Job Code/ID
  5. 5.Go to Services > Generate Individual Employment Contract
  6. 6.Select "Direct" option (for consulate-attested visas)
  7. 7.Enter Passport No. & Job ID
  8. 8.Generate, sign, and send to the employee

Pravasi Bhartiya Bima Yojana (PBBY) Insurance:

Emigration Clearance Process:

  1. 1.Fill Emigrant Registration Form (Passport, Visa, Insurance, Travel details)
  2. 2.Upload:
    • Signed Employment Contract
    • Employee’s photo
    • Insurance policy
  3. 3.Pay clearance fee (online/SBI branch)
  4. 4.Track status & download clearance (EN No. generated)

📌 Download Clearance:
👉 www.emigrate.gov.in > Emigrant > Download Sticker

    4. Interviews (Entry & Exit/Vacation)

Entry Interview (Within 2 Weeks of Arrival)

📍 Where: CGI Dubai (Sunday-Thursday, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM)
📌 Documents Required:

  1. 1.Entry Form (Annexure-I)
  2. 2.Security Deposit Receipt (AED 9,200)
  3. 3.Sponsor’s Passport Copy (or Trade License for companies)
  4. 4.Employee’s Passport Copy
  5. 5.Employment Visa with Entry Stamp

Vacation/Exit Interview (Before Departure)

📌 Documents Required:

  1. 1.Vacation/Exit Form (Annexure-II)
  2. 2.Sponsor’s Request Letter (for refund)
  3. 3.Salary Proof (Bank statements/exchange receipts)
  4. 4.Visa Cancellation Paper (if exiting)
  5. 5.Return/One-way Ticket Copy

⚠ Important Notes for Employers:

  • Minimum Salary: AED 1,100/month (with AED 900-1,000 transferred to India)
  • Provide phone + prepaid SIM to the worker
  • Monitor purchases (gold/electronics bills must be shown at exit)
  • No refund if dues are unpaid

    5. Refund of Security Deposit (AED 9,200)

Conditions for Refund:

✅ Worker must attend exit interview
✅ All dues must be cleared
✅ Visa cancellation proof required

Documents for Refund:

  1. 1.Refund Form (Annexure-III)
  2. 2.Sponsor’s Request Letter
  3. 3.Passport Copies (Sponsor + Employee)
  4. 4.3 Copies of Security Deposit Receipt
  5. 6.Visa Cancellation + Exit Stamp

📌 For Companies: Additional documents include:

  • Company request letter (with seal & signature)
  • Trade License Copy
  • Authorization Letter (if refund collected by a representative)

⚠ Important Notes

  • For recruitment via agencies, use only approved agencies (NORKA Roots, ODEPC, OMCL, etc.)
  • AED 9,200 deposit is waived if hiring through these agencies
  • Nurses can only be recruited via registered agencies

📞 Need Help?

📞 IVS Global Dubai: 04 357 9585
📞 CGI Dubai: [04 3971222/333]
📞 eMigrate Helpdesk: +91-11-26887772

This process ensures safe & legal recruitment of Indian female workers while protecting their rights. Follow all steps carefully! 🚀