Emigration Act, 1983
Who may recruit you for a job abroad?
Only a recruiting agent registered with the Protector General of Emigrants. Ask to see the original Registration Certificate before you deal with anyone.
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In short
- Ask the agent to show the original Registration Certificate issued by the Protector General of Emigrants.
- Deal with an agent only if the registration is valid, and is not suspended or cancelled.
- Do not deal with sub-agents. The Ministry says they are not permitted under the Act and Rules.
- If in doubt, check with a Protector of Emigrants office or the Protector General of Emigrants.
The official wording
Be sure of your Recruiting Agent. Ask him to show his Original Registration Certificate issued by the Protector General of Emigrants, Govt. of India. Do not deal with him unless he is registered and the registration is valid and is not suspended / cancelled.
Also see: Ministry of External Affairs: Recruiting agents
Not legal advice. This page repeats an official source as read on 21 September 2026. Rules change: open the source before you act. GetJobVia is a coordination platform, not a recruiting agent.
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Passport status
17ECR and ECNR passports
A passport endorsed ECR needs emigration clearance before travel for a job in one of 17 listed countries. A passport with no ECR endorsement is ECNR and does not.
The list
17The 17 ECR countries
Emigration clearance is required for employment in 17 countries. The Ministry lists them by name.