Nepal resumes Middle East work permits

Nepal has resumed issuing permits for its nationals to work in the Middle East, ending a six-week suspension that was implemented because of conflict in the region. An official confirmed the policy change on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, indicating a calculated risk assessment of regional stability. The decision affects thousands of Nepali migrant workers who rely on employment in Gulf countries and other Middle Eastern nations for their livelihoods. This resumption comes amid ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran, which have impacted regional security and labor mobility.