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Foreign Employment Bureau (SLBFE)

Register or renew with the Foreign Employment Bureau

Research draft. Sources were collected on 9 November 2026; not every page was read in full. Current rules and the full application process are unverified. Follow the linked official source before acting.

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Steps

  1. Identify first registration, same employer renewal or another employer branch

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  2. Prepare SLBFE-specific passport, visa, contract and proof of training/experience

  3. Use official online/Embassy/authorized family renewal method as applicable

  4. Check current published fee and tax at time of application

  5. Retain registration record and receipts

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